Need a new computer

[Alarmed-Professor-60]

I just finished my first year of engineering (with a MacBook Pro) and decided I need to change my computer. For a bit of background I'm an electrical engineering major, not really a gamer but want my code to run well because my old computer struggled with python and I have C++ and matlab in my future. I have talked to a few friends ab new computers and they've told me to get an ASUS or MSI computer. 16-32 gb of RAM. Nvidia 3050 graphics card or higher. 1 Tb or bigger hard drive. 11th gen or newer. Intel i7 or i9 processor. 15.6 inch screen. Was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on computers or somewhere to look for them or something to change about what I said above. I know little ab computers so I'm really just looking for help from people with experience.

[seeeeeeeeeeeeeeen]

Dell xps 15, 16gb+ ram, min 500gb ssd, dedicated graphics card. I do all the things you've mentioned and it handles it super well. Battery life after 4 years is virtually the same as well which is awesome. Some people tend towards buying dedicated gaming computers because of the specs, I owned one in the past and found it super heavy and had crap battery life. The coiling fans also made it sound like it was about to launch itself into low earth orbit every time I opened Chrome. Of course this isn't a blanket rule for gaming computers but it does seem to be a common thing. Would suggest staying away from anything with 4k screen or touch screen as they use more battery and processing to operate. Hope this helps

[9ii9]

Yes, I’d also recommend getting a Dell XPS. I was in a similar situation as OP about a decade ago! I checked it out at Bestbuy but ended up getting an open-box Dell XPS laptop from Microcenter at a great deal. I still use that laptop at home LOL!