Looking to replace my 9 year old desktop. Should I go new or refurbished or open box? see below?
Those with experience please advise/recommend which sites, stores... to check out and or avoid and as much detail would really be appreciated and helpful.
I am NOT a gamer, but want a decent computer/PC/ desktop, for browsing, some home business uses, photo editing, burning music.... things like that. I've had both Dell and HP and don't have a preference but am open to suggestions.
My current computer, which is working, is a HP Compac dc77 small form factory Intel Core 2 Duo.
Kevin2021-03-01T03:15:27Z
If it were me, I would go new over the rest unless you get one Hell of a killer deal. Any computer that was used, you run the risk of the prior user doing things like overclocking the processor, which wears it out faster or not cooling it properly and then you never know what kinds of changes they did to the Bios, which you can default back to the standard setup, but they could have changed fan speeds, overclocked, or anything else that would change the way the parts work and then put it back before selling it. If it were my initial computer, I would always go new. If you are buying as a second or backup computer, it is all about the lowest price vs. getting what you want in it.
At the moment during the current COVID pandemic, prices for computers/components are sky-high, so new or open box is a good idea. As you haven’t stated your location then it’s difficult to give any local recommendations. Dell do an outlet store for refurbs and some firms have an eBay store.
Anything out there is good. 300 plus. Better to get a used 1 year old dekstop small form. unless a refurb comes up that would be better as they last. Open box are entirely reliant on people no messing around the computer itself.