BYOD Specifications

If you choose to purchase a Windows or MacBook device elsewhere, all students at St George’s Anglican Grammar School must bring their own device (BYOD) that meets the specifications below.

Specification Recommended requirements Minimum requirements
CPU (processor)
Intel Core i5 equivalent or higher
Intel Core i3 equivalent
RAM (memory)
8 GB or more
8 GB
HDD/SSD (storage)
250 GB SSD (solid state drive) or larger
250 GB
GPU (graphics)
2 GB or larger graphics card
Intel HD equivalent
OS (operating system)
Windows 11, macOS 13 Ventura
Windows 10 or macOS 11 Big Sur
WLAN (wireless)
Dual-band with 5ghz
5ghz compatible

Notes:

  • CPU: All Intel Atom, Pentium, Celeron or AMD Athlon, A-Series or E-Series central processing units are not recommended.
  • GPU: Recommended but not mandatory for those in Year 10 and above taking Design or AIT classes.
  • WLAN: The computer must be capable of connecting to the 5 GHz band.