ITS recommends having an Apple or Dell computer that meet the minimum specifications listed below. Follow the "Visit" links below each heading for education discounts. For departmental purchases with Swarthmore funds, order through ITS.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
Apple
- Recommended operating system: Mac OS 11.6.8 or Higher
- For education, discounts visit Apple Computer
iMac Desktop | MacBook Laptop |
|---|---|
| macOS Big Sur | macOS Big Sur |
| Intel or M1 Processor | Intel or M1 Processor |
| 8GB RAM (16GB for robust apps) | 8GB RAM (16GB recommended) |
| 256GB SSD | 256GB SSD |
| 24" Widescreen display | 13" Widescreen display |
Dell
- Recommended operating system: Windows 10 version 20H2 or Higher
- For education, discounts visit Dell Computer
Desktop | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Intel i7 Processor | Intel i7 Processor |
| 8GB RAM (16GB for robust apps) | 8GB RAM (16GB recommended) |
| 256 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD |
| 24" Widescreen display | 13" Widescreen display |
