QuickBooks Desktop 2018
Developer | Intuit |
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Publisher | Intuit |
If you need an accounting program for individuals and businesses of any size, QuickBooks is pretty much the industry standard.
Genre
Financial SoftwareCharacteristics
Accounting, Expenses Management, Invoicing, Payroll, TaxesAvailability and Pricing
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Computers
starting at US$3.78
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.
for Minimal performances | |||
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Components | Minimum | Typical | |
Processor (a.k.a. CPU) |
AMD A9-9425 or better
AMD A12-9700 AMD A10-7800 Intel Core M3-7Y30 |
AMD A10-9700
Intel Core i5-2400S Intel Core i5-8250U Intel Core i5-8400 |
Alternative CPU Options |
Video Card (a.k.a. GPU |
not needed
AMD Radeon R5 Graphics Intel HD Graphics 615 |
not needed
AMD Radeon R7 Graphics Intel HD Graphics 630 |
Alternative GPU Options |
Memory (a.k.a. RAM) | 4 GB or better | 8 GB |
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$490 to US$1000, 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$5905%, Best price yet!
~$1000 with accessoriesThis desktop PC is well-suited for productivity and even a bit more; like creative experimentation for instance... Read More about the 595-p0049
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018
Meets recommended specsProcessor: Intel Core i5-8400Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cmWeight: 5.15 kgdetailed info from US$582.83 - US$582.83 from HP (New)as of 2019-02-19 12:01:07, EST
- US$681.23 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-02-19 10:51:30, EST
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. × -
HP 8200 Elite from US$180;
~$520 with accessoriesAn older computer, it's been refurbished with the latest version of windows and still has a lot to offer if you do not need the latest, greatest thing. It's a w... Read More about the 211204MB
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018
Meets recommended specsProcessor: Intel Core i5-2400SGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 2000Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBDimensions: 10.03 x 33.78 x 37.85 cmWeight: 8.50 kgdetailed info from US$174.09 - US$174.09 from Amazon (Refurbished)as of 2019-02-18 15:20:28, EST
- US$189.22 from Staples (Refurbished)as of 2019-02-18 16:07:58, EST
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. × -
Asus M32BF Tower Computer from US$270;
~$642 with accessoriesA great computer for productivity and even more creative tasks.
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018
Meets recommended specsProcessor: AMD A10-7800Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 17.53 x 40.89 x 38.10 cmWeight: 8.30 kgdetailed info US$266.76 from Newegg (Refurbished)as of 2019-02-17 12:49:45, ESTPricing 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 Newegg site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$460;
~$890 with accessoriesA cost-efficient computer for homework and even quite a bit of creativity.
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018
Meets recommended specsProcessor: AMD A10-9700Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cmWeight: 5.15 kgdetailed info US$454.15 from Staples (New)as of 2019-02-18 16:07:35, ESTPricing 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. × -
HP Pavilion 590 Desktop PC from US$38029% cheaper than usual
~$790 with accessoriesWith 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.
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018
Meets recommended specsProcessor: AMD A12-9700Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 2 TBDimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cmWeight: 5.15 kgdetailed info US$378.46 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-02-19 10:57:11, ESTPricing 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. × -
Asus M32BF Tower Computer from US$380;
~$790 with accessoriesA 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.
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018
Meets recommended specsProcessor: AMD A10-7800Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 2 TBDimensions: 17.52 x 37.99 x 40.84 cmWeight: 8.26 kgdetailed info US$378.46 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-02-17 13:36:25, ESTPricing 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 Newegg site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from US$53013% cheaper than usual
~$790 with accessoriesCost-effective but equipped with a powerful processor and a crisp and roomy screen, this laptop is a good fit for productivity and multitasking.
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018
Meets recommended specsProcessor: Intel Core i5-8250UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 620Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.80 x 2.27 cmWeight: 2.20 kgdetailed info from US$529.84 - US$529.84 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-02-18 14:06:46, EST
- US$869.71 from Dell (New)as of 2019-02-16 12:26:48, EST
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. × -
HP Slimline Compact PC from US$420;
~$840 with accessoriesThis 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
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018
Meets minimal requirementsProcessor: AMD A9-9425Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 9.50 x 29.27 x 27.00 cmWeight: 2.97 kgdetailed info US$416.3 from Staples (New)as of 2019-02-18 16:02:58, ESTPricing 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. × -
Samsung Galaxy Book 10" tablet from US$380;
~$490 with accessoriesMore versatile than most tablets, it's capable of acting as a laptop replacement and is well-suited to productivity on the go. Another thing I like about it: it... Read More about the SM-W620NZKBXAC
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018
Meets minimal requirementsProcessor: Intel Core M3-7Y30Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 10.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 26.12 x 17.91 x 0.89 cmWeight: 0.65 kgdetailed info from US$370.89 - US$370.89 from eBay (Open Box)as of 2019-02-19 04:17:13, EST
- US$681.22 from Walmart (New)as of 2019-02-19 04:03:09, EST
- US$681.22 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-02-18 14:52:42, EST
- US$681.23 from Visions Electronics (New)as of 2019-02-15 10:38:44, EST
- US$681.23 from Samsung (New)as of 2019-02-18 15:49:01, EST
- US$681.23 from Staples (New)as of 2019-02-17 12:29:15, EST
- US$681.23 from Costco (New)as of 2019-02-18 15:46:56, EST
- US$681.23 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-02-17 12:29:39, EST
- US$743.3 from Tiger Direct (New)as of 2019-02-19 12:42:49, EST
- US$757.15 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-02-17 12:30:13, EST
- US$759.42 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)as of 2019-02-15 10:47:00, EST
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. ×
Wonder why you get better systems than requested?
That's because TekAdvisor looks for devices which will at least satisfy the demands for the best price without filtering over-performers. 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.
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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: