subject: Guide To Buying A Refurbished PC [print this page] In today's economy, people are trying to save money on everything they buy. There are more used car sales we use eBay now more than ever to buy used goods. It is inevitable that the PC, the central medium through which we dictate actions in our digital world, should follow the trend.
Buying a refurbished PC is a very good way of saving money, and is keeping with the phrase "one man's garbage is another man's treasure."
Buying a PC new will allow you to keep that PC for about five years, before its hardware becomes obsolete, if it is maintained properly. However, some persons have occupations or hobbies that require cutting edge hardware and will constantly need to upgrade their PC.
Buying a PC from an owner like this would be a great buy and would only cost about two to four hundred dollars, but opportunities like this do not present themselves rather frequently. That is why I have compiled a guide to help you to buy a refurbished PC system:
When buying a Refurbished PC, you should:
Consider your computing needs When buying your refurbished PC, you should always check its age and specifications. Chances are a three year old PC may be enough to run older versions of windows and Microsoft office. You can use Google to assess the software you plan to use on a regular basis and find out their system requirements and verify that they are compatible with the PC you plan to buy.
Buy from a quality refurbisher A good authorized PC refurbisher will test every PC that they receive, and may upgrade hardware within the PC. Buying from a reputable refurbisher will give you a better chance of receiving a high quality PC, rather than a PC with spare parts that are sold on corner shops and in the flea market.
Ask for a warranty You will not be able to find a second hand PC with a long warranty, such as a year, but you should still ask for a warranty. I would recommend buying a PC with a three month warranty, to make sure that it can be returned if any parts are found faulty.
Check the refurbisher's fail and return rates The average Industrial standard is a return rate of 12%. You should always check to see whether the company has a higher or lower return rate for the equipment they buy. A lower percentage would be better.
Check the peripherals that are included Refurbished PC do not regularly come with monitors and other peripherals, such as wireless network cards and DVD drive. You need to always examine in detail the specification sheet, as stated in Tip #1.
If you have considered each of these tips, you should be able to buy a PC that is not only in keeping with your budget, but one that has great specifications and a great return policy.
Guide To Buying A Refurbished PC
By: Alister Profitt
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