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Here are the **system requirements for using ChatGPT**, depending on your device or context—short and to the point with citations: --- ### 1. **ChatGPT Desktop Applications** * **macOS App** Requires **macOS 14** and an **Apple Silicon chip (M1 or newer)**. ([OpenAI Help Center][1]) * **Windows App** Requires **Windows 10 (x64 or ARM64) version 17763.0 or later**. ([OpenAI Help Center][2]) --- ### 2. **Using ChatGPT via Web Browser** No special hardware is needed—just a stable internet connection (recommended ≥10 Mbps) and a modern browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) for optimal performance. ([byteplus.com][3]) --- ### 3. **Running Open-Source Models (e.g., GPT-OSS) Locally** * **GPT-OSS-20B (\~20 billion parameters)** * **Minimum RAM**: 16 GB (system or GPU VRAM), but ideally more for decent performance. * **Recommended**: 24–32 GB system RAM or a GPU with ≥16 GB VRAM. ([Micro Center][4], [TechRadar][5]) * **GPT-OSS-120B (\~117 billion parameters)** Requires around **80 GB of memory**, which can be a mix of system RAM and GPU VRAM. For example, 64 GB RAM + 24 GB GPU VRAM may suffice. ([TechRadar][5]) --- ### Summary Table | **Use Case** | **Requirements** | | ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------- | | ChatGPT (Web Access) | Browser + stable internet (≥10 Mbps) | | ChatGPT (macOS App) | macOS 14 + Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) | | ChatGPT (Windows App) | Windows 10 (x64/ARM64) version ≥17763.0 | | Local GPT-OSS-20B Model | Min 16 GB RAM/VRAM; 24–32 GB RAM or ≥16 GB GPU VRAM recommended | | Local GPT-OSS-120B Model | \~80 GB combined memory (e.g., 64 GB RAM + 24 GB GPU VRAM) | --- Let me know if you want help estimating specs for your specific workflow or choosing between cloud vs. local execution! [1]: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/9395554-what-are-the-system-requirements-for-the-chatgpt-macos-app?utm_source=chatgpt.com "What are the system requirements for the ChatGPT macOS ..." [2]: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/9982051-using-the-chatgpt-windows-app?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Using the ChatGPT Windows app" [3]: https://www.byteplus.com/en/topic/539200?utm_source=chatgpt.com "ChatGPT for Computer: How to Use & Download" [4]: https://www.microcenter.com/site/mc-news/article/can-your-pc-run-gpt-oss-ai.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Can Your PC Run OpenAI's New GPT-OSS Large ..." [5]: https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/chatgpt/how-to-run-openais-gpt-oss-ai-models-on-your-laptop?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Can you run OpenAI's new gpt-oss AI models on your laptop or phone? Here's what you'll need and how to do it"