Requirements for a smooth programming desktop

Answer 1

8GB RAM
3GHz Processor
256GB SSD
512GB HDD

Answer 2

It is most sufficient for programming, the only thing that matters is which editor or IDE you choose to write your code !!
For that I have a complete guide on my blog.Check that it's in simple language to understand!
Link : https://arixank.blogspot.com/2020/04/best-ides-and-text-editor-for-software.html?m=1

Answer 3

Okay of you want a minimalist requirements then check this :
Ram : 4Gb
Processor : AMD A6
Has integrated 2Gb gpu !!
GPU : RADEON R4
Clock speed : 2.9 - 3.0 Ghz
Model : Asus Vivobook! !
Overall cost when I purchased last year it was around 20k /-