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 2018:

- 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:                     Dell i5567-5274GRY 15.6” Laptop Computer (Intel i5, 256 GB SSD, 8 GB, Windows 10, Intel® HD graphics 620)

Desktop:                Dell™ OptiPlex 99K5T 3050 Intel Core i5-7500 256GB SSD 8GB RAM WIN 10 Pro SFF Desktop PC with DVD-Writer
Video Adapter:   HDMI to VGA adapter (this is needed to connect this new desktop to most old monitors)
Monitor:                   23.8" inexpensive Acer Monitor suggestion if a monitor is needed

All-in-one:              Dell™ Optiplex 7450 AIO Intel Core i5-7500 256GB SSD 8GB RAM WIN 10 Pro All-in-One Computer

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

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!