[Management] Research Laptop Upgrade Path

[nick-mcgill]

Current Programming Laptops

Model: Lenovo ThinkPad T430
CPU: Intel i5-3320M
RAM: 8+ GB
SSD: 128GB
OS: Windows 10
Ethernet port
3 USB-A ports

Recommended Programming Laptop

Estimated Price Range: $400 - $600

OS: Windows 11
CPU: Intel i5* or AMD Ryzen 5^ (9th gen+)
RAM: 16GB
SSD: 250GB
Ethernet port
2+ USB-A ports
WiFi 5+ (802.11ac or 802.11ax)

Recommended Performance Laptop

Estimated Price Range: $700 - $1000

OS: Windows 11
CPU: Intel i7* or AMD Ryzen 7^ (9th gen+)
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4050+
RAM: 32GB
SSD: 500TB
Ethernet port
2+ USB-A ports
Bluetooth 4.0+
WiFi 6+ (802.11ax or 802.11be)

*Windows 11 Supported Intel Processors
^Windows 11 Supported AMD Processors
FIRST Laptop Requirements (last checked 2024-04-14)

[nick-mcgill]

@lethosor Created this for future reference post-season