| 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 |