October 11, 2021 – Windy Weather

So, what if you need to purchase a new computer today?

Let’s assume you are of modest means and modest needs. Not a gaming system. Just something to use the web, and documents.

Requirements:

Modern CPU – Intel or AMD. Core i-5 or better. Released in last two years.

32GB Memory – More than minimum since we want this system to last a few years.
1TB of Storage. Solid State Disk for system. Only an SSD of 1TB, or a smaller SSD and a HD if necessary to bring total to 1 TB.
No graphics Card. Use a processor with Graphics built in since we are saving money and are not “Gaming”.
DVD not required but nice. DVD media have been replaced by “Thumb Drives” these days.
Modern connection for a monitor. Display Port or HDMI.
Hard Wired Ethernet cable. Adding WiFi is ok, but Hard Cable is a requirement.
A Real Power Supply. Not a Brick like a Laptop.
Expandable if that does not cause too much in higher prices.

Let’s see what we can find.