PC:

 Minimum requirements

  • Windows 11
  • AMD or Intel dual-core CPU
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB Solid State Drive, ITS does not recommend mechanical hard drives

Recommended specifications for best performance

  • Windows 11
  • AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel Core 5 CPU, or better
    • Note: ITS does not recommend computers with the Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU, due to lack of driver support and issues with software originally designed for AMD or Intel CPU systems.
  • 16 to 32GB RAM
  • 256GB Solid State Drive or larger

Mac:

 Minimum requirements

  • MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with Apple M1 CPU
  • macOS 14 Sonoma
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB Solid State Drive

Recommended specifications for best performance

  • MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with Apple M3 CPU, or newer
  • macOS 26 Tahoe
  • 16 to 32GB RAM
  • 256GB Solid State Drive or larger

Chromebooks are not recommended and will not support a variety of specialty software you may encounter in your classes.  A PC or Mac matching the recommended configurations above would better serve you.  If you have questions, please email support@washburn.edu or stop by Bennett 104 for more information.

GET IN TOUCH WITH ITS

Email the Technology Support Center
Email ITS Support

Call us for technical assistance
785.670.3000

Visit the Help Desk
Located in Bennett, Room 104

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