GSBS Personal Computer Requirements | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Recommended System Specifications

PC and MAC

Hardware

Processor Windows: 10th Gen. Intel Core i5 (or higher)
Mac: Apple M2 (or higher)
RAM 12GB+
Wireless Card 5GHz & WiFi 6 Compatibility Recommended
Hard Drive 250GB+ Solid State Drive

Software

Operating Systems

OR

Productivity Software

Microsoft Office365*
Apple iWork**
Google Docs

 Peripheral Software

Important Notes

  • Tablet devices (Such as iPads and Android based tablets) can be used to access some course content but will not substitute the need for a laptop. 
  • All students are required to have broadband Internet access for online learning content. (Cable, DSL, etc...)
  • Dial-up and Mobile hot-spots provided by cellular providers are not recommended
  • Headphones may be required for certain class assignments
  • Webcams are becoming increasingly useful, even if not fully required by the Graduate School. Most laptops will have sufficient built-in webcams but for desktop users an external webcam would be beneficial.
  • The Ογ½ΆΦ±²₯ now has license agreements with Box and Zoom. Both are fully compatible with Windows 11, Mac OS , Android, and iOS operating systems. 
    • To request a Box account please visit the
    • To request a Ογ½ΆΦ±²₯ Zoom account please contact the IT Solution Center at (806)743-1234

*Office365 is no longer provided by Ογ½ΆΦ±²₯ IT (Jan. 31, 2025) Please use a personal email to

**Apple iWork Suite is also free with purchase of most Apple devices and can import and export office products