The Best Refurbished Desktop PCs you can find in 2020
When buying a brand new desktop PC is not in the budget, making the decision to buy a refurbished computer can be a great way to save money. But after hearing the word “refurbished” many people assume that the machine is of poor quality, unreliable or even broken. While that may be true for some goods, the reality is very different in the computing world.
It is well-known that when it comes to acquiring computers, you need to hit two key requirements - squeezing the absolute most out of every single pound and ensuring maximum functionality of the device. Refurbished computers usually fill both of these requirements.
These days, refurbished computers cost about 30-60% less than the retail price of a new computer. However, before buying a computer, you should have some information on refurbished machines.
When a computer is marked as refurbished, that usually means:
It was returned by a customer and now the store can’t call it new.
It didn’t meet the manufacturer’s quality requirements and was rebuilt by the seller.
It came back as a cancelled order.
Some refurbished PCs don’t come with a DVD or Blu-ray player, a monitor, an operating system, a wireless network card, or some other hardware. Before buying, collect all the information you can and calculate how much it will cost to add the necessary peripherals, hardware, or software to get your PC up and running.
We’ve seen lots of people searching for terms like “refurbished PCs UK” so today we’re going to talk about some of the best refurbished desktops on the market.
Specs
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X / 3.7GHz |
RAM | 16 GB |
Storage | 256 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB GDDR5 |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
All gaming PCs might be considered powerful but not all of them are created equal. There are entry-level gaming PCs that can barely run AAA titles, and there are expensive gaming PCs that perform excellently. The HP Omen 8080 is a desktop PC that falls somewhere in between these two categories.
The HP Omen 8080 is a very powerful, future-proof gaming beast with a price that may be costly but makes a tone of sense once you get to know all that you’re getting. Don’t get us wrong; we know that it’s more expensive than normal PCs, but it’s honestly worth all the power and upgradeability you’re going to get. In a weird way, this PC is really good value for money.
You won’t be complaining about the performance at all. It’s obvious from the specs that the Omen 8080 is a very powerful gaming machine that can run any game on ultra settings without breaking a sweat.
This gaming beast is equipped with everything one could want and more. Throw any type of task at the machine, it will handle it with ease. No matter how demanding a game might be, the HP Omen 8080 will run it at the highest settings.
We tested three AAA titles on this PC - Hitman 2, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Red Dead Redemption 2 - at ultra settings and faced no issues. There were no noticeable glitches, lags, or texture drops. All in all, the Omen 8080 gave us one of the most optimal and immersive gaming experience.
Specs
Processor | Intel Core i9-9900 / 3.1 GHz |
RAM | 32 GB |
Storage | 512 GB SSD |
Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2080 8 GB GDDR5 |
Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
The concept of the Workstation began to grow in the 80s with Unix based systems from HP, Silicon Graphics, NEC and such. Nowadays, PC architecture has become very powerful. You only need to correctly specify in order to experience great performance. These systems have never been so popular for demanding tasks like CAD, video editing, software development and data processing.
The HP Z1 Tower G5 Workstation is one such system. This PC takes the best hardware Intel has to offer and combines it with a very powerful Nvidia GPU. Its price is competitive and the specifications are out of this world.
Our overall experience of using this PC was a very pleasant one. We didn’t even want to go back to our normal PCs after testing this beats. Because when compared with a typical computer, the Z1 is a behemoth. Booting only took some mere seconds, while launching apps was extremely swift.
There are a lot of good points about this PC, but this system shines in the raw power offered by the Core i9 and RTX 2080 combination. No problem could be considered as a roadblock for this system. Even problems requiring 3D modelling or computer processing were quickly dealt with.
Specs
Processor | Intel Core i3-8145U / 2.1 GHz |
Display | 21.5-inch Full HD Display (1920 x 1080) Resolution |
RAM | 4 GB |
Storage | 1 TB HDD |
Graphics | Integrated / On-Board Graphics |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
The Lenovo IdeaCentre A340 is an all-in-one (AIO) PC and is ideal for people who like things to remain as minimal as possible. Because there is no need for a separate tower, your desk will remain clean and clutter-free. You’ll have space to for other work essentials.
The IdeaCentre A340 looks very sleek and professional. Even with a mouse and keyboard, its slim form factor takes very little space. You’ll have no problem in its assembly and set up. Why you may ask? Well, the computer is easy to carry and its controls, connections, and buttons are a no-brainer.
This system might be small, but its screen is quite large. The IdeaCentre A340’s 21.5-inch display appears bigger than it actually is thanks to the narrow bezels. Its colours are accurate and the text is clear and sharp. The viewing angles are good and its brightness levels don’t leave you wanting for more.
The IdeaCentre A340’s performance is good as well. It ran productivity apps and executed various tasks without a sweat. Switching from one window to another was a breeze. Even Adobe Photoshop managed to run without a hitch.
Conclusion
We hope this article was able to help you buy refurbished desktop PCs that suit your needs. If you would like to look at more refurbished computers before making a final decision, click on this link to view our stock. Good luck!
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