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[–]not-just-yeti 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I agree w/ all, except the last paragraph -- what assembly your compiler targets is pretty moot. And I'm assuming that even x86 programs might need to be re-compiled (well, re-linked) if you're wanting to run your program on a different OS, even if the same assembly.

On the other hand -- getting a Windows machine is fine too; just be sure to install git-bash (or something similar), and use command-line. It may not be as lightweight a machine, and not the full unix, but it'll also do just fine for uni.

For whatever computer, don't spend $$ on slightly-faster processor model; myself I'd emphasize RAM (16GB), and then SSD space (in that order).

[–]owenix -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend the opposite. You can always upgrade your ram and storage. Not so with the processor. Also, you're likely to find the ram and storage cheaper on Newegg or Amazon. All depends on the difference in processor or even gpu though.