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Which PC is best for architecture students?

Best PC Computer for Architecture Rendering

• 2020 Apple iMac. 2020 Apple iMac with Retina 5K Display (27-inch, 8GB…
• Dell XPS 8930 Tower Special Edition. Dell XPS 8930 Special Edition Tower Desktop – 9th Gen…
• HP ENVY Desktop Computer.
• HP Z8 G4 Workstation.
• Corsair One Pro i180.
• MacBook Pro – 9th Gen.

What computer specs do I need for architecture?

Architecture Students

• Intel i7 or i9 processor.
• Windows 10 x 64.
• 16 – 32 GB of RAM.
• Dedicated video processor should be one of the following or greater: Nvidia Quadro, Nvidia® Geforce 1060, 1660, 2060, 3060, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M/5600M.
• At least a 500 GB hard drive (SSD hard drive)
• Wireless networking adapter (for internet)

What kind of computer do I need to run Revit?

64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10 or Windows 11. See Autodesk’s Product Support Lifecycle for support information. Single- or Multi-Core Intel®, Xeon®, or i-Series processor or AMD® equivalent with SSE2 technology. Highest affordable CPU speed rating recommended.

Are Macs good for architecture students?

Both PC and Mac are suitable for architecture; however, the majority of architects use PC. This is because some popular architecture software is not available on Mac. On Top of this, PCs are generally lower in price and are easier to customize and upgrade.

Is graphics card necessary for Revit?

When working with models in Revit, the video card is solely used to display the model on the screen. Between consumer and professional video cards, Autodesk’s official policy is that they “only recommend and support the professional NVIDIA Quadro and AMD FirePro graphics family cards” [source].

Can I use Revit on Mac?

While Inventor or Revit does not currently have a native Macintosh version, you can still install Revit and Inventor on a Mac in virtualized environments including Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion.

Do architects use Mac or PC?

Operating System As opposed to other knowledge workers, architects will consider two operating systems: Microsoft Windows and Apple’s Mac OS. Windows is the most widely used operating system among architects and students simply because there are far more machines available and at a lower cost.