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 i5567-5274GRY 15.6” Laptop Computer (Intel i5, 256 GB SSD, 8 GB, Windows 10, Intel® HD graphics 620)
Laptop 2: Dell Inspiron 15 5584 i5584-7773SLV 15.6" Laptop Computer, Intel® Core™ i7-8565U, 12GB Memory
Laptop 3:   Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 1080p, 8GB Memory, 256 GB SSD, 15.6"
Laptop 4: Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series 15.6" Touchscreen - 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 - 1080p - 12GB, 512 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 3060 XKF5K Desktop Computer, Intel Core i5, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Windows 10 Pro
Desktop 3:    Dell Optiplex 5060 Desktop Computer, Intel Core i7-8700, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Windows 10 Pro
Desktop 4: Dell OptiPlex 5060 2WR5F Desktop Computer, Intel Core i5, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Windows 10 Pro
Desktop 5: Dell OptiPlex 7060 Desktop Computer, Intel Core i5-8500, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Windows 10 Pro

- 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

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!!!