Where to buy a new/refurbished desktop computer

[Lurch]

The family desktop is about to take dump so I need a new or refurbished computer. I need to pick one up this weekend hopefully, as the kid has school projects to do. All I need is the tower and would like something with 4gb+ memory and a 1tb hdd. Also needs to have windows already installed.

[ben4372]

I'd take a look at Microcenter on Quincy, near 225 and and DTC . Tons of selection. Not as big HD as you want, but cheap. http://www.microcenter.com/product/475579/OptiPlex_780_Desktop_Computer_Off_Lease_Refurbishe d

[bradbn4]

MicroCenter is one of the better parts are parts store. Picked up the Pi 0W a few weeks ago, while a real computer if today is 1994. But then that computer on a stick cost about 10 dollars on sale.

If you are running Windows 10, don't use less than 8 gigs of ram...

[added]

What I would consider spec wise - something that should work out ok

http://www.microcenter.com/product/474800/Aspire_ATC-780A-UR12_Desktop_Computer

[brutal]

second microcenter.

Sometimes you can score a nice deal on a closeout that might just need a little upgrade like memory or a 2nd hard drive (I highly recommend mirrored disks).

I shopped around quite a bit last time I upgraded and ended up getting a nice deal there on their store brand. Added a BluRay burner and a second hard drive and it's been a good machine.

Link posted above seems like a good deal.

[spqrzilla]

The computer recycling places all seem to have ridiculous prices these days. So I too would send you to Microcenter. They do have some manuf refurbished inventory at reasonable prices.

[Gman]

If you didn't need it in such a short timeline, TigerDirect.com has a lot of enterprise-grade refurbs.

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[th3w01f]

I just replaced my desktop so I have one that you can have for free.

It was top of the line about 5 years ago, i7, 16GB, 750TI.

All you need is a drive and windows; I can throw in a 250 or 500GB 2.5 to get you started. Was working great, I just updated to something that could play PUBG. :)

[thedave1164]

If you go into MicroCenter they have open box and returns as well as factory refurbished models.

[Big E3]

This Acer is the same one I picked up a little over a year ago for the same price. For whatever reason mine came with a 2Tb hard drive, even though it was advertised with a 1TB. It has been good, no complaints. This is my third Microcenter desk top.

http://www.microcenter.com/product/474800/Aspire_ATC-780A-UR12_Desktop_Computer

[OtterbatHellcat]

In a recent and similar thread, ......I thought Delfuego was "the man" to go to for refurbed computers and such.

[th3w01f]

Checked with Lurch and he found a desktop so this is still available if anyone wants it.

i7, 12GB of Corsaire Dominator RAM, EVGA 750TI video card, 750w PSU, recently added USB 3 card. Tons of room for expansion.

I may even have a 128GB SSD that I can restore Win 7 on for you. It really depends on if it asks me for my key again. :)

Just PM me if interested.

[Jer]

Dang, too bad you needed someone quickly. I just upgraded my primary media server computer (literally with a server this time) to a work horse. I plan to upgrade the one in my garage/shop with this one and the one in the garage is still real solid. If I had sooner plans to build out my gun room I'd keep it for that but that looks like it's going to be a while now. I think it's an i5 and will have an SSD and Windows. I also have some decent laptops and I plan to clean up everything and list it for sale here @ reasonable prices when I get a chance. No ETA as it's a ways down on the to do list currently.


Checked with Lurch and he found a desktop so this is still available if anyone wants it.

i7, 12GB of Corsaire Dominator RAM, EVGA 750TI video card, 750w PSU, recently added USB 3 card. Tons of room for expansion.

I may even have a 128GB SSD that I can restore Win 7 on for you. It really depends on if it asks me for my key again. :)

Just PM me if interested.

This is a killer offer for someone in the area and in need of a PC. Very generous of you & great time of year to hoook someone up with what looks like a VERY capable i7 machine.