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Hardware requirements to run Windows 10

  • 17-12-2018 12:58AM
    #1
    Usjes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 327 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I've never used anything newer than Windows7 so I'm wondering what kind of hardware I need to run Windows 10 so that it won't be sluggish ?

    Would 4GB RAM and intel core i3-8130u dual core 2.2 - 3.4 ghz processor be enough eg. https://powercity.ie/product/47166
    It wouldn't be for gaming just for creating documents, streaming and surfing the web with many tabs open at once and I guess Avast running in the background.

    What is the min RAM required for Windows 10 ?

    Thanks,


    Usjes.


Comments

  • #2
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,146 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    That machine would be blisteringly fast. The RAM is about the minimum anyone should get, but for your usage it'll be fine. That machine will be a like a rocket ship doing all tasks you've mentioned, nevermind just working Windows 10. As for the actual minimum requirements, it can run on as little as 1GB for a 32bit OS, and 2 for 64Gbit.

    PS. Don't install Avast, it's annoying and not needed. Windows 10 has it's own security (Defender) which is more than capable enough for security.


  • #3
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,095 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Good machine, buy it from somewhere that don't try to ignore consumer rights.


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