Recommended Computer Specifications for School of Entomology


Hardware and software specifications
Operating systems
  • Windows 11
  • macOS 26 Tahoe
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • RHEL 9
Processors
  • Intel Core i5
  • Intel Core i7
  • Intel Core i9
  • Apple M2
  • Apple M3
  • Apple M4
  • Apple M5
  • AMD Ryzen 5
  • AMD Ryzen 7
  • AMD Ryzen 9
Memory
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
  • 128 GB
  • Macs 16 GB Minimum
  • Windows 32 GB minimum
Storage
  • 512 GB SSD
  • 1TB SSD
Software
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Office 365
Features and accessories
  • Webcam (if not built-in)
  • Headset with microphone
  • Dedicated GPU if A or ArcGIS work