Once you add the standard set of IT shitware, Serious Enterprise Endpoint Security, legacy line-of-business apps, and poorly written drivers for the cheap compo

Once you add the standard set of IT shitware, Serious Enterprise Endpoint Security, legacy line-of-business apps, and poorly written drivers for the cheap components in those systems, 8GB/i5 is closer to a reasonable minimum for usability. And if it comes with spinning drives, just have it shipped directly to the landfill.