If it is available for Windoze, fine - you will be well on your way.
If not, you can download an excellent scientific Linux-based Operating System + scientific apps (including OpenFOAM), called CAELinux. I have it installed on a separate hard drive and can boot to it or Windows at startup. I'm still getting to know the system and so far it's great!
To run this, you must have a 64-bit hardware system. (I built my own 64-bit computer for under $450; it was about 1.5 years ago. Now it would probably be cheaper)
cwarner7_11 knows a lot about this stuff. He'll probably show up with some more specific information.
Hope this helps
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