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As Callandor mentioned, XP = Minimum 512 MB. &nbsp;Ram is cheap, so I wouldn't skimp on it myself.
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As Callandor mentioned, XP = Minimum 512 MB.  Ram is cheap, so I wouldn't skimp on it myself.

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if using xp<br />
pentium4 at least 2.4 gigahertz<br />
512 memory<br />
asus motherboard with integrated sound and graphics<br />
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if not xp<br />
pentium4 at least 2 gigahertz<br />
256 memory<br />
asus motherboard with integrated sound and graphics<br />
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i recommend using integrated hardware tosave you money:)
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if using xp
pentium4 at least 2.4 gigahertz
512 memory
asus motherboard with integrated sound and graphics


if not xp
pentium4 at least 2 gigahertz
256 memory
asus motherboard with integrated sound and graphics


i recommend using integrated hardware tosave you money:)

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on the motherboard i recommend p4s800-mx<br />
heres the link:<br />
<a href="http://www.asus.com/products/mb/socket478/p4s800-mx/overview.htm" rel="ugc">http://www.asus.com/products/mb/socket478/p4s800-mx/overview.htm</a>
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on the motherboard i recommend p4s800-mx
heres the link:
http://www.asus.com/products/mb/socket478/p4s800-mx/overview.htm [http://www.asus.com/products/mb/socket478/p4s800-mx/overview.htm]

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also buy extra fans to prevent overheating that can cause slow pc performance and less pc life
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also buy extra fans to prevent overheating that can cause slow pc performance and less pc life

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I'm looking to purchase a new desktop for my freelance work. The only applications I need to run on it will be:<br />
Microsoft Office suite<br />
Microsoft project <br />
Microsoft frontpage<br />
Adobe Acrobat<br />
Adobe Photoshop<br />
Adobe Illustrator<br />
Adobe InDesign<br />
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Should I just buy the biggest RAM available? &nbsp;Is 512 RAM enough? I've seen 1G RAM, is that an overkill? &nbsp;I don't play any computer games or videos... &nbsp;With limited money, I'm trying to buy the best to do my work without things I don't need.<br />
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Please help.<br />
Thanks,<br />
mcsten
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I'm looking to purchase a new desktop for my freelance work. The only applications I need to run on it will be:
Microsoft Office suite
Microsoft project 
Microsoft frontpage
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign

Should I just buy the biggest RAM available?  Is 512 RAM enough? I've seen 1G RAM, is that an overkill?  I don't play any computer games or videos...  With limited money, I'm trying to buy the best to do my work without things I don't need.

Please help.
Thanks,
mcsten

specs for a new desktop

A desktop computer is a personal computer designed for use at a single location due to its size and power requirements, usually by one person. The most common configuration has a case that houses the power supply, motherboard, disk storage (usually one or more hard disk drives and optical disc drives); a keyboard and mouse for input; and computer monitor and printer for output. The case may be oriented horizontally and placed atop a desk or vertically and placed underneath or beside a desk.