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RE: Basic computer needs..
The computers specs always depend on what you want to use it for...
However if you want a really simple computer that is only going to be used for work and no game playing, these ruff specs will do...

Please note these are just specs only if you want a very cheap computer that is only going to be used for working on documents and excel ect. with no game playing

500mhz-1ghz processor (lower will do, but this is the best range, also it may be wise to consider a Celeron processor since they are designed for this kind of use)

128-356mb of SDR RAM (or 128 of DDR RAM)

8-40gb Hard Drive (this really depends on how much you're going to put on your computer, if it's just Office and a load of work you can get away with 8, if you're going to play music or videos go up from here).

Graphics card - 8mb-16mb (again, very low, but if you're not going to do any games playing and only work, it's good)

CD\DVD Drives - If you're using it for work, then a CD-RW drive can be useful for storing work. But you may prefer to invest in a USB Memory Key
USB Drives - 2 will do, if you're not planning to buy a ton of gadgets like Digital Camera and Joysticks (get more for more gadgets)

Inbuilt Modem - Nearly all computers come with them now, few come with ADSL or Cabel ones though, but an inbuilt dial up modem is good for a 56k dial up connection.

I'd also advise you get Windows XP, so that at least the work tools you get are compatable (but run it in a very low grapics mode)

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Originally posted by xpirdwingz
Can you also use Excel in any version of Windows?
Interesting question. Look on the back of the box or on the Microsoft website for more details.
There are many versions of Excel over the years. The early office packages should work on any of the newer Windows systems (95+) but the more newer ones (Office XP) aren't made with Windows 95 in mind and certainly won't work on 3.1 and lower...but they may work with bugs on 95...

This post was edited on 04-05-2005 at 01:46 PM by Anubis.
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Basic computer needs.. - by xpirdwingz on 04-05-2005 at 01:17 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by .Roy on 04-05-2005 at 01:21 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by Anubis on 04-05-2005 at 01:44 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by user35870 on 04-05-2005 at 01:48 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by .Roy on 04-05-2005 at 01:48 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by user35870 on 04-05-2005 at 02:00 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by Savior on 04-05-2005 at 02:36 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by Hank on 04-05-2005 at 02:40 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by user27089 on 04-05-2005 at 02:44 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by Stigmata on 04-05-2005 at 02:51 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by mad_onion on 04-05-2005 at 03:12 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by Anubis on 04-05-2005 at 04:12 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by xpirdwingz on 04-05-2005 at 07:08 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by ShawnZ on 04-05-2005 at 09:33 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by albert on 04-05-2005 at 09:57 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by Pyroteq on 04-06-2005 at 05:59 AM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by Chestah on 04-06-2005 at 06:04 AM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by Anubis on 04-06-2005 at 12:59 PM
RE: Basic computer needs.. - by xpirdwingz on 04-06-2005 at 05:34 PM


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