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Can someone tell me if these computer specs are acceptable... - Kiki

Posted: Oct 13, 2014

for most jobs: HP DC5800 Desktop PCDual Core Processor 2.0GHz 2 GB 160GB HDD Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit. Thanks!

Computer specs - nn

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Not really - processor is just a tad faster than an AMD processor. Memory is only 2 GB and should be at least 4 and hard drive is only 160 gigabytes -- my old computer had Windows 7, 2 GB of RAM, an AMD processor and a 250 GB HD and it was VERY slow for many of the problems out there.

I just got a new computer with 1 terrabyte hard drive, 8 GM of RAM and an Intel quad core processor with Windows 8.1

That's kind of what I suspected..... - Kiki

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I really appreciate you taking the time to answer...your answer was very helpful. :)

NN: Can I ask one more thing.... - Kiki

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I am looking at a refurbished computer (its all I can afford)...do you think 4GB is adequate....I guess the real question is what are the minimum basic requirements (to avoid the running slow problems but nothing more).

Kiki-reply to your post - nn

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As far as RAM -- 4 GB would be the minimum. Make sure that you could expand it to 8 GB if need be. You really should be looking at processor speed as well. A quad core processor is going to be much faster than a dual core processor. An AMD processor is generally slower than an Intel processor; however, you really need to talk to a computer technician about that. I have always have VERY good luck with Tiger Direct and found their staff to be extremely helpful.

The computer I just got, I got through QVC, paid a bit over $600 but am able to make payments on it and I got a Dell without the Microsoft Office Suite. One thing with the "newest computers" out there is that if if comes loaded with Office, you NOW have to pay a yearly subscription. I have both Word 2003 and Word 2007 loaded on this machine and lifetime tech support. Also, Windows 10 will be coming out sometime next year and you can no LONGER downgrade a machine that has either 8 or 8.1 to Windows 7. Good luck in your search/shopping!

You Rock NN!! - Kiki

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Thank you for your thoughtful, helpful reply.

oops -- programs not problems! - nn

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fingers were slower than my brain.

computer specs - lindagee

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I had trouble with Windows 7 64-bit. Ended up getting refurbished W7 32-bit from Ebay for around $275. Great PC. With 64-bit had trouble with printer/scanner, not compatible with some companies. There is a way to turn 64 back into a 32, but I don't know how.

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