# System Requirements

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Golem Node Requirements (Linux Only):

1. OS: Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+ works best) - Currently the only supported network
2. CPU: 2+ cores with virtualization support (VMX/SVM)
3. RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended
4. Storage: 20GB free space
5. Internet: Stable connection
6. Virtualization: KVM support (automatically installed) What Golem Uses:
   1. CPU: 1-4 cores (we adjust based on your system)
   2. RAM: 2-8GB (flexible based on what you have)
   3. Storage: 10-50GB for tasks
   4. Network: Stable internet for work distribution

If your system doesn't meet requirements, we'll tell you exactly what needs upgrading and why the node can't start.

Note: For the PoC, we only support Golem Network on Linux systems. The desktop app works on all platforms, but the nodes only run on Linux.


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