System Requirements

What You Need to Start Building in the Metaverse

Our courses starting February 2026 work with most modern hardware. But here's the thing—metaverse development and AI training actually run better on specific setups. We've tested this extensively with our curriculum.

Hardware Essentials

Intel Core i5 (8th gen) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 minimum
16GB RAM recommended for smooth workflow
NVIDIA GTX 1660 or AMD RX 580 graphics card
250GB SSD storage space for development tools
Stable internet connection (10 Mbps minimum)

Software Environment

Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS 11 and above
Unity 2022 LTS or Unreal Engine 5.1
Python 3.9+ for AI development modules
Visual Studio Code or similar code editor
Git version control system installed

Metaverse development workspace showing multiple monitors with 3D environment design tools and AI training interfaces

Real-World Performance

Why These Specs Matter

We've run our curriculum on dozens of different setups. The specs above represent what actually works when you're compiling shaders, training ML models, and rendering 3D environments simultaneously.

Last year, we had students trying to run everything on 8GB RAM. It technically worked, but the constant crashes became frustrating. You can learn metaverse development on lower specs, but you'll spend more time waiting than creating.

Detailed Component Breakdown

Different course modules have different demands. Here's how each component affects your learning experience during our programs starting early 2026.

Component	Minimum Requirement	Recommended Setup	Why It Matters
Processor (CPU)	Intel i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 3600	Intel i7-10700K or Ryzen 7 5800X	Handles code compilation, AI model training, and real-time preview rendering
Memory (RAM)	16GB DDR4	32GB DDR4	Multiple development tools run simultaneously—Unity, Python IDEs, browsers with documentation
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GTX 1660 (6GB VRAM)	NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB VRAM)	Real-time 3D viewport performance and AI computation acceleration with CUDA cores
Storage Drive	250GB NVMe SSD	500GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD	Fast project loading times and space for asset libraries, project versions, and recordings
Display	1920x1080 monitor	2560x1440 or dual 1080p monitors	Screen real estate for code, viewport, and documentation split across workspace
Internet Speed	10 Mbps download	50+ Mbps download	Downloading asset packs, software updates, accessing cloud-based AI training platforms

Alternative laptop setup for metaverse development showing portable workstation with external GPU enclosure

Flexible Options

Working With What You Have

Look, we understand not everyone has a gaming rig ready to go. Some of our most successful students from 2025 started with laptops and upgraded as they progressed through the program.

If your current setup falls short, here are practical approaches that worked for others:

Cloud-based development environments like AWS WorkSpaces or Shadow PC can handle heavy rendering tasks remotely
External GPU enclosures (eGPU) can boost laptop graphics performance through Thunderbolt 3 connections
Starting with 2D UI design and scripting modules while saving for hardware upgrades
Lab access at our Kuching facility provides high-spec workstations during intensive project weeks
Used workstation PCs often provide better value than new consumer laptops for development work

Questions About Your Current Setup?

Not sure if your computer will work for our programs? Send us your system specs and we'll give you an honest assessment. We'd rather you know upfront than struggle three weeks into the course.

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