| Refurbished desktop computers are essentially | | | | and your circumstances. By circumstances I’m |
| second hand pc's. Refurbished desktop computers | | | | referring to your budget and what you're going to use |
| come from two main sources, returns and trade-ins. | | | | the system for. For information on determining what |
| These days the majority of manufacturers recycle | | | | you need in a computer from what you're going to use |
| their returned stock, whether they were considered | | | | it for check out [ . Once you have decided whether a |
| faulty by the consumer or returned for other reasons. | | | | refurbished system would suffice your needs, you then |
| You may have also noticed other consumer | | | | need to look at your budget. |
| electronics popping up on the market described as | | | | For those running a tight budget, refurbished systems |
| 'manufacturer refurbished', these products come from | | | | are a great way to save some cash when buying a |
| the same process as refurbished computers. | | | | new system. If, on the other hand you have more |
| Simplistically when a manufacturer refurbishes a | | | | money to spend on a pc, you should consider the |
| computer they; | | | | limitations and disadvantages of a refurbished pc. |
| - Clean the machine and peripherals | | | | A big limitation of refurbished computers, and all |
| - Test each component individually to verify that they | | | | refurbished consumer electronics for that matter, is the |
| still function properly | | | | inability to customize your purchase. When you buy a |
| - Format every hard drive, to remove any data stored | | | | brand new computer, you have the choice to |
| on them | | | | customize it to your needs. With refurbished systems |
| - Assemble the parts to form a 'new' refurbished | | | | they come as they are. |
| system | | | | Another disadvantage of second hand systems is the |
| - Test the system again, as a complete platform | | | | fact that what you can buy, is constrained by what |
| - Install an operating system and hardware drivers | | | | consumers have returned. If you're looking for a |
| These systems are then put back on the market as | | | | specific part or setup then you may have great |
| refurbished systems, with a lower price tag reflecting | | | | difficulty in finding it in a refurbished pc. |
| this. So now you're wondering, should you buy a | | | | Finally when purchasing a refurbished computer, you |
| refurbished desktop computer? There isn't really a | | | | need to check whether it comes with a warranty and |
| simple answer, it all depends on the individual system | | | | the specifics of the service or repairs. |