| Processor | 
Intel Core i3 (10th Gen+), AMD Ryzen 3, Apple M1 at 2.0 GHz+ | 
Intel Core i7+ (10th Gen+), Ryzen 5+, Apple M1+ at 2.5 GHz+ | 
| Free CPU Cores | 
Minimum 2 cores available | 
3-4 cores available | 
| CPU Idle Usage | 
Below 30% before test launch | 
Below 15% | 
| RAM | 
4 GB (at least 2 GB free before launch) | 
8 GB (at least 4 GB free) | 
| Disk Space | 
10 GB free or 10% of total capacity | 
20 GB free | 
| Graphics | 
512 MB internal / 1 GB external graphics memory | 
1 GB internal / 1.5 GB external graphics memory | 
| Headphones | 
Over-ear, closed-back with good padding. Noise cancelling recommended with a microphone on a boom. See below. | 
| Microphone | 
 Attached to headset via a boom (flexible stalk) 
Noise-cancelling or directional (minimum) 
USB or standard stereo connection (Bluetooth not supported) 
Do not use built-in computer microphones 
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| Webcam | 
640x480 Required on all computers and laptops used by candidates |