QuickBooks Desktop 2018

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Developer	Intuit
Publisher	Intuit

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

Genre

Financial Software

Characteristics

Accounting, Calculations, Expenses Management, Invoicing, Payroll, Taxes

Specs for Minimal levels of performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

Most software developers publish system requirements, and while they're accurate, they can be difficult to interpret; not everyone's comfortable with the jargon employed and older components are often referred to long after they've left the market.

Here are current specs for pre-built machines capable of handling QuickBooks Desktop 2018.

Sadly, there are also no predefined standards for performance; some developers have very high standards while others can be a bit optimistic so your mileage may vary.

Ready-to-Order Systems Meeting these Specs Prices range from ∼ US$720 to US$1030, accessories included.

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.

Each product below was checked recently for rebates and availability from retailers located in Canada or which at least makes importing easy.

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  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$5505% cheaper than usual
  ~$1020 with accessories

  This desktop PC is well-suited for productivity and even a bit more; like creative experimentation for instance... Read More about the 595-p0049

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.15 kg

  detailed info

  from US$543.14

  • US$543.14 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 11:50:46, EDT
  • US$669.63 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 11:51:00, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  ME PC VT1000A Home PC from US$530;
  ~$1030 with accessories

  This cost-efficient PC is a great solution to handle more than just typical homework. And thanks to the way it's built, you have several upgrade options in the... Read More about the MX75756

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

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

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G

  Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 9.60 x 37.00 x 33.40 cm

  Weight: 10.00 kg

  detailed info

  US$520.82 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2019-04-23 12:21:23, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Memory Express site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$450;
  ~$890 with accessories

  A cost-efficient computer for homework and even quite a bit of creativity.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A10-9700

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.15 kg

  detailed info

  US$446.42 from Staples (New) as of 2019-04-23 12:12:28, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Staples site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from US$530;
  ~$790 with accessories

  Balancing horsepower, a crisp and roomy display and cost-efficiency; this laptop is a good fit for productivity and multitasking.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • 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	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 37.85 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.17 kg

  detailed info

  US$520.82 from Dell (New) as of 2019-04-21 12:30:20, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  HP Pavilion 590 Desktop PC from US$530;
  ~$990 with accessories

  With a large hard drive, this computer is a good fit for the collector of photos, music, videos and any file you'd prefer not to store in the cloud.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A12-9700

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.15 kg

  detailed info

  US$520.82 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-04-23 10:55:16, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  HP Slimline Compact PC from US$3809% cheaper than usual
  ~$790 with accessories

  This PC is tiny in a few ways; it definitely won't impress, but not everyone needs an impressive rig, right? It is appropriate for everyday homework, web search... Read More about the 290-A0019

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  2/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A9-9425

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 9.50 x 29.27 x 27.00 cm

  Weight: 2.97 kg

  detailed info

  US$372.01 from Staples (New) as of 2019-04-22 07:45:39, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Staples site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  Asus VivoBook Max 15" Laptop from US$5603% cheaper than usual
  ~$840 with accessories

  This laptop has few upgrades over the typical $600 laptop. If you hate waiting for programs to load and want a bit more space to multitask, this is a laptop wor... Read More about the X541UA-SB51-CB

  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  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: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.10 x 25.15 x 2.79 cm

  Weight: 2.00 kg

  detailed info

  US$558.01 from Staples (New) as of 2019-04-22 11:59:24, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Staples site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  Asus Zenbook 14" Laptop from US$5606% cheaper than usual
  ~$840 with accessories

  Versatile for the price, this laptop can handle a bit more than everyday tasks.

  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  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: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.50 x 22.60 x 1.50 cm

  Weight: 1.30 kg

  detailed info

  from US$558.01

  • US$558.01 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 11:55:30, EDT
  • US$669.63 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:28:39, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  HP Slimline Desktop PC from US$32014%, Best price yet!
  ~$720 with accessories

  This cost-saving and space-saving computer could be worth looking into if your needs are basic and only do one thing at once on your PC.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A6-9225

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R4

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 9.50 x 29.27 x 27.00 cm

  Weight: 2.97 kg

  detailed info

  US$319.93 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-04-20 08:19:59, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

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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: