Minimum Computer Specification Requirements
Windows PC Devices
- Core 5 or better | Core Ultra 5 or better | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X or better
*NOTE: Intel Core i5 or better 13th gen or 14th gen (13th gen will be removed 07/2026, 14th gen will be removed 07/2027) - 512 GB or higher Solid State Drive
- 32 GB RAM or higher
- Ethernet Port or Ethernet Adapter
- (If equipped) Wireless Adapters must be dual band or better
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) must be present on all systems
- 3+ Year Warranty
Apple PC Devices
MacBook
- M series Processor (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU)
- 512 GB or higher Solid State Drive
- 16 GB or higher Unified Memory
- Ethernet Adaptor
- 3+ Year Warranty
iMac
- M series Processor (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU)
- 512 GB or higher Solid State Drive
- 16 GB or higher Unified Memory
- Ethernet Port
- 3+ Year Warranty
The computer specifications listed here are set to ensure smooth performance across computer usage scenarios for faculty and staff members on campus. The vast majority of computer usage cases will run well utilizing the specifications listed. Questions regarding these specifications can be sent to ITSApprovals@siue.edu.
