QuickBooks Desktop 2018

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If you need an accounting program for individuals and businesses of any size, QuickBooks is pretty much the industry standard.

The following Systems meet the minimal system requirements set by QuickBooks Desktop 2018's developers. So it should run, but you might experience slowdowns when working with larger, heavier files.

The following will run QuickBooks Desktop 2018, but maybe not optimally. prices range from $560.00 to $990.00, accessories included.

Want a simple solution? Here are a few pre-built Systems which should do the trick.

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  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $60020%, Best price yet!
  ~$990 with accessories

  A computer built for productivity, it's a good fit for the multitasker and those with a large photo, video and audio collection.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7400

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB

  Dimensions: 16.31 x 31.50 x 30.71 cm

  Weight: 5.70 kg

  detailed info

  from $599.99

  • $599.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-05-23 11:47:54, EDT
  • $799.99 from HP as of 2018-05-24 05:36:24, EDT

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  Asus M32BF Tower Computer from $36028%, Best price yet!
  ~$650 with accessories

  A great computer for productivity and a little more. Not a bad product if you don't have any great plans for your computer but don't want to be too restricted.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A10-7800

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB

  Dimensions: 17.52 x 37.99 x 40.84 cm

  Weight: 8.26 kg

  detailed info

  $359.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-05-23 11:44:45, EDT

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  HP 8200 Elite from $500;
  ~$790 with accessories

  An older computer, it's been updated with the latest version of windows and still has a lot to offer if you do not need the latest, greatest thing. I would reco... Read More about the HPELITE8200

  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-2400S

  Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 5450

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 6.60 x 25.40 x 25.15 cm

  Weight: 6.80 kg

  detailed info

  $499.99 from Visions Electronics as of 2018-05-21 00:03:18, EDT

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  Asus M32BF Tower Computer from $23037%, Best price yet!
  ~$777 with accessories

  A great computer for productivity and even more creative tasks.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A10-7800

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 17.53 x 40.89 x 38.10 cm

  Weight: 8.30 kg

  detailed info

  from $229.00

  • $229.00 from Canada Computers as of 2018-05-23 11:53:46, EDT
  • $549.97 from Staples as of 2018-05-23 11:52:16, EDT
  • $681.43 from Newegg as of 2018-05-23 11:53:12, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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  Dell Inspiron 15" 3000 Series Touch from $500;
  ~$590 with accessories

  A cost-efficient laptop built to handle "the usual." An option worth considering, especially if waiting for stuff to load is an acceptable compromise for you, a... Read More about the i3567-3408BLK-PCA

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i3-7130U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 37.85 x 25.91 x 2.36 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  $499.98 from Best Buy as of 2018-05-23 19:58:19, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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  HP 15" Laptop from $5205%, Best price yet!
  ~$780 with accessories

  A laptop for run-of-the-mill productivity, it's a cost-efficient solution for homework and online entertainment.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7200U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.38 x 2.38 cm

  Weight: 1.95 kg

  detailed info

  from $519.99

  • $519.99 from Newegg as of 2018-05-23 11:58:25, EDT
  • $749.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-05-23 11:57:54, EDT
  • $799.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-05-23 11:57:15, EDT

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  HP 15" Laptop from $50019%, Best price yet!
  ~$590 with accessories

  This is a versatile laptop covering the everyday scenarios in a cost-efficient manner. Not a bad pick if "nothing fancy" generally describes your time at the co... Read More about the 15-BS017CA

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel i3-6006U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.38 x 2.38 cm

  Weight: 1.95 kg

  detailed info

  $499.97 from Staples as of 2018-05-23 11:38:06, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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  Dell Inspiron 15" 3000 Series Touch from $55022% cheaper than usual
  ~$637 with accessories

  This laptop is built for cost-efficiency rather than performance but still, it will handle "the usual" rather well and is worth considering for the right price.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i3-7100U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 38.91 x 27.48 x 2.36 cm

  Weight: 2.62 kg

  detailed info

  $546.49 from Amazon as of 2018-05-24 04:55:52, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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  HP Slimline Compact Tower Computer from $270;
  ~$560 with accessories

  It might not be a powerhouse, but this compact computer will handle web browsing, social medias and videos watching just fine. It will even handle homework and... Read More about the 260-A129

  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A8-7410

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 10.00 x 39.59 x 31.95 cm

  Weight: 2.00 kg

  detailed info

  $269.99 from Newegg as of 2018-05-23 00:30:34, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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Specs for Minimal levels of performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

Minimum system requirements can be difficult to interpret; they sometimes refer to older hardware or go really in-depth. Instead of relying solely on benchmarks, let's look at commonly used components on today's market to meet similar degrees of performance.

If you'd rather build your own computer or check with your local computer shop to get your new system, here are a few components to look for.

Narrow down your search

Looking for a specific kind of device?

Were you looking for a laptop instead? You can focus your search on a specific kind of device with the options below:

• Laptops
  (113 results, starting at $900)
• Tablets
  (30 results, starting at $879)
• Stationary Computers
  (48 results, starting at $1110)
• Laptops: Netbooks
  (6 results, starting at $550)
• Stationary Computers: Tower Computers
  (28 results, starting at $1199)
• Stationary Computers: Compact Towers
  (8 results, starting at $1150)
• Stationary Computers: All-in-Ones
  (12 results, starting at $986)
• Laptops: Portable Laptops
  (88 results, starting at $850)
• Laptops: Large Laptops
  (22 results, starting at $1600)
• Tablets: Large Tablets
  (30 results, starting at $879)

Looking for a different performance level?

The systems above meet QuickBooks Desktop 2018's minimum requirements. It might run a little slow in some areas and you might need to disable or lower some options for an enjoyable experience.

You can look for something with more oomph by picking another performance level below:

Wonder why you get better systems than requested?

That's because TekAdvisor limits results based on a maximum price rather than a maximum performance. For instance: If 3-stars or even 5-stars systems are available in the same price range as 1-star options, I'm pretty sure you should consider the better-performing options as well.

The results above are the 9 systems offering the best bang-for-the-buck among the cheapest catalogued systems capable of running QuickBooks Desktop 2018 at the specified level of performance or better.