Donated Computer Specs
Even though LOT can technically make a 20 year old computer purr like a newborn computational device due to Linux Distros still available for those machines, they don’t lend themselves to a modern acceptable computing standard use in 2026. Below is the minimum specs we can accept.
Minimum Base Specs - PC or Laptops
Best for: Web browsing, word processing, and basic educational tools.
- CPU: Dual-Core processor (Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 or equivalent)
- RAM: 4GB (Minimum)
- GPU: Integrated Graphics
- Storage: 128GB HDD or SSD
Recommended Specs - PC or Laptops
Best for: Coding, multitasking, light media editing, and advanced OSS applications.
- CPU: Quad-Core processor (Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 or equivalent)
- RAM: 8GB or higher
- GPU: Integrated or Dedicated Graphics
- Storage: 256GB+ SSD (Highly preferred for speed)
Acceptable Peripherals & Components
We are also collecting the following hardware to complete our workstations:
- Monitors: Flat panel (LCD/LED)
- Input: Keyboards and Mice (USB or Wireless)
- Storage: External Hard Drives, SSDs, and USB Flash Drives
- Cables: Power, HDMI, DisplayPort, and VGA cables
- CASH $$$: If we have incomplete hardware or laptops, like missing power supplies, we might have to go buy components for these devices to make them usable. Financial donations help with this!
Additional Hardware we can use
Smartphones: Google Pixels, or any phone on this list: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/
These allow us to showcase alternative operating systems on Android based phones for mobile development and more secure uses for old phones.
Hardware we don’t accept
- Printers
- Chromebooks
- CRT Monitors (the big, thick, heavy ones old TV style monitors)
- non-working or broken hardware