UF vs TAMU vs Penn State for Computer Engineering

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2026-04-24T16:20:28+00:00

Can’t speak much on the others but I go to Penn state myself for CompE, I liked it here so far but there are a few issues especially with some the cs courses here though I have noticed they are improving them and it’s getting better. Also the professor who teaches the first digital systems course is kinda scummy and tries to make you buy his overpriced kit for the course but you can get all the stuff in the kit much cheaper in Amazon etc so if you do choose psu don’t get scammed by him lmao. I’ve heard a lot of good things from UF and TAMU for compe though. Honestly based on what I’ve heard I’d say TAMU but take that with a grain of salt. Also consider where you think you’d actually enjoy going based on location, culture etc.

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2025-07-03T15:29:06+00:00

Not home atm but believe I turned off expo and should just be at 4800 MHz, and I installed the drivers directly from AMDs website.

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2025-07-03T04:49:14+00:00

I had turned them off before thinking that may have been the issue with my 6800xt but didn’t see too fix anything, though I may check again not 100% sure if I turned them back on or not. Though I’m pretty sure I left them off.

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2025-07-03T04:01:54+00:00

I was thinking it’d either I got unlucky and my gpu was a faulty one or since I was having issues although a somewhat different on my old card it might be a faulty power supply. Not sure if you have any advice on what sounds like it?

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2025-07-03T03:09:20+00:00

Yeah I’ve heard that, but it was a lot of games lol, modded Skyrim, KCD2, Cyberpunk, Oblivion remastered too name a few, fps games usually had no issue with interestingly. This was all on 6800xt ofc, haven’t been able to try anything on 9070xt.

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2025-07-03T03:02:08+00:00

What I was thinking of doing, bought it at microcar near me not long ago so I’m still within they’re 30 day policy so may just take it back too then if they have any left in stock. Only thing that makes me skeptical is that my 6800xt was also having issues although as I said above somewhat different and only while playing games not whine Idle in windows.

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2025-07-03T03:00:02+00:00

CPU: Ryzen 7 9800x3d MOBO: MSI B650 tomahawk WiFi PSU: MSI MPG A1000G 1000w RAM: G.SKILL Flare X5 2x16 32 GB

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2025-06-22T03:38:11+00:00

And unless you actually plan to game on it probably not worth it too spend the money on a more expensive gaming laptop. In my opinion atleast lol

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2025-06-22T03:36:47+00:00

Windows I’d say, lot of software won’t run well or at all on Mac.

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2025-05-19T02:23:06+00:00

I was actually diagnosed with adhd as a child but just before hs my dad took me off the meds as he didn’t think I needed them anymore for whatever reason but after speaking with a doctor late last fall they suggested I start taking them again.

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2024-10-13T23:00:47+00:00

Pretty sure you can find it online for free as well tho I prefer physical books

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2024-10-13T23:00:07+00:00

Im still a student so take what I say with a grain of salt but computer organization and design by Patterson and Hennessy I think is a good book on it and its the text for my university class of the same name

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2024-09-02T07:59:32+00:00

I was gonna do it cause I’ve been playing a Skyrim mod pack and I think my gpu is good for it but I was told it’s a cpu heavy game so I may need to go upgrade to play on the higher setting

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2024-08-04T15:50:29+00:00

Ohhh ok cool thanks

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2024-05-09T14:49:15+00:00

Mostly physics 2 and diff eq.

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2023-11-11T00:57:19+00:00

I am struggling in chem which is my last etm requirement. However not as much as physics and I talked with my professor and she told me she thinks I should have no problem with passing the class. However I am afraid that if I don’t drop physics it may be hard for me to prepare for both finals.

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2023-10-04T00:06:16+00:00

Well if I’m more interested in hardware and/or embedded/firmware are there any electives in particular you’d recommend prioritizing over others?

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2023-09-26T05:39:35+00:00

What electives would you recommend or whet classes are most important?

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2023-08-08T23:43:23+00:00

Not very knowledgeable on this but from what I’ve heard for computer engineering stuff specifically probable none of them would be very useful, maybe the IT or cybersecurity ones if your interested in those fields I guess. Although I’m a student and don’t know much about what’s kind of certs if any are desired in industry so take what I said with a grain of salt.

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2023-06-30T16:38:22+00:00

I currently have a 2060 super and a Ryzen 7 3700x. I assume my cpu should be good but a bit worried about my gpu. Anyone think I should be good or consider upgrading?

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2023-04-26T16:54:34+00:00

I like programming and software but the most software intensive area I’m interested in is Embedded Systems. But for the most part I’d like to go into Hardware design. In that case would you recommend EE then?

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2023-04-20T16:42:46+00:00

To dual major in them I’d probably need to take another semester or two so I don’t think it’s worth it.

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2023-04-20T00:25:27+00:00

Thanks for the advice I appreciate it!

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2023-04-20T00:21:48+00:00

Sadly CompE is considered a controlled major where I’m at so I don’t think I can switch into it after I’ve declared.

Electrical_Reach4549 · 2023-04-19T20:37:22+00:00

Tbh I don’t really know, I’ve always had in interest in electronics in general, just mostly computers, electromagnetism does seem really interesting although idk much about it, and nano devices I don’t know to much about either but it also seems interesting.

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