Min. Computer Specs

Minimum Computer Specifications:

We are often asked what computer specs is needed for today's home or work computer environment. So we have decided to put it down in short form for everyone's information:

Minimum Computer Specs as of 2019:

- Operating System (OS):
- Processor:
- Memory / RAM:
- Hard Drive:

Windows 10, 64-bit (highly recommended - Home or Pro version)
Intel Core I5, 7th generation or higher (i.e. Intel Core I7, 7th generation)
8 GB or more
We HIGHLY recommended a Solid State Drive (as it has NO moving parts - this makes it faster and more durable than a regular hard drive). The size of the hard drive depends on your data needs, but typically a 256GB SSD or 512GB SSD hard drive is big enough

P.S. There are MANY other things to look for when buying a computer, but those other things are usually personal: Screen size, computer size, computer "look and feel", do you need a CD/DVD drive, do you need a Memory Card Reader, Computer weight, battery life (for a laptop), Graphics Card for video intensive applications, Warranty, built-in camera, wireless capability, Bluetooth capability, available (USB) ports etc.

Below are a couple of good examples of inexpensive computers with good minimum specs as per above:

Laptop 1: Dell Inspiron 15 5584 i5584-7773SLV 15.6" Laptop Computer, Intel® Core™ i7-8565U, 12GB Memory
Laptop 2:   HP 14" Laptop - 10th Gen Intel Core i3-1005G1 - 1080p, 8GB Memory, 256 SSD hard drive
Laptop 3: Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series 15.6" Touchscreen - 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 - 1080p - 12GB, 512 GB SSD
Laptop4: Lenovo Flex 14 81SQ0000US 14" Convertible Laptop, Intel Core i5-8265U, 8GB Memory, 256 GB SSD
Laptop5: Lenovo IdeaPad S340 81N8001LUS 15.6" Notebook, Intel Core i5-8265U, 8GB Memory, 256 GB SSD

Desktop 1:    Dell™ Optiplex 3060 KM82W Desktop, Intel Core i5, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Windows 10 Pro, Intel Graphics
Desktop 2: Dell OptiPlex 7070 P1MHG Desktop Computer, Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro
Desktop3:   Dell Vostro 3000 Series Desktop - 9th Gen Intel Core i5 - Windows 10 Professional, 8GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
Desktop4:   Dell Vostro 3671 MT Desktop Computer, Intel i5-9400, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win 10 Pro
Desktop5: Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor, Intel® Core™ i5-9500, Windows 10 Pro, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD

- Video Adapter: HDMI to VGA adapter (this is needed to connect some new desktops to most old monitors)
- Optional Monitor:    23.8" inexpensive Acer Monitor suggestion if a monitor is needed
- Optional Monitor2: Acer EB321HQ UM.JE1AA.A01 31.5" LED Monitor, Black

All-in-one 1:   Dell OptiPlex 7460 60NX0 All-in-One, Intel Core i7-8700, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Windows 10 Pro, Intel UHD 630

As with many things in life, please remember the golden rule for buying computers:

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!