This guide will help most students looking to buy a new computer to support your learning needs at the University of Redlands.

For Windows Computers

Operating System

• Minimum: Windows 11 (Home)
• Recommended: Windows 11 (Pro, Education, Enterprise)

Processor

• Minimum: Intel Core i5 dual-core processor (11th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 5000 series
• Recommended: Intel Core i5 quad-core processor (13/14th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 7000 series or later generations

Memory

• Recommended: 16GB or more

Hard Drive

• Minimum: 256GB or larger hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD)
• Recommended: 512GB or larger SSD

For Apple Mac Computers

Operating System

• Minimum: MacOS Monterey
• Recommended: MacOS Sonoma

Processor

• Minimum: Apple M1 processor
• Recommended: Apple M2 or M3 processor

Memory

• Recommended: 16GB or more

Hard Drive

• Minimum: 256GB or larger hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD)
• Recommended: 512GB or larger SSD

Get Help

• Submit a ticket
• Call: (909) 748-8921
• Email: resnet@redlans.edu