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I see this pc i like on best buy and it says factory refurbish. I’ve always bought my pc’s new. Is it ok to buy a factory refurbished pc?

Generally they work good as new, though a warranty is always recommended.
PCs get sent back because one part is bad, but the rest of them are usually fine. You’re still getting the same hardware with a refurbished machine, it’s just been used a little bit. Computers live so long that you won’t notice a difference.

This Acer desktop computer is powered by an Intel Core 2 Quad 2.33GHz processor. A great family desktop PC, the Acer Aspire AM5621-U5631A Refurbished Desktop PC can be used for managing budgets, working on school projects, keeping in touch with family and friends and all-around fun.

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operating system is windows 2000

The PC your using (Operating system, or video card) are to old.

PC reconditioned, refurbished, pulls

I’ve had luck with www.Dell.com after getting there, go to section "outlet", tell it what you are looking for (printer, laptop, comp etc) then you select what you want by refurbished, scratched, returne unused, so forth… I’m sure most computer site have similar sections for refurbished.

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I am thinking of buying this from tigerdirect. It only cost 170 bucks. But i have a question about the cpu. I want to upgrade to a dual core amd. Can someone tell me if the cpu that is already installed in the pc is soldered on? Because i know name brand pc’s do things so that you cant upgrade and stuff. And can someone give me step by step instructions on how to install the cpu. I know how to set it in the socket and needs to match the am2 socket but do i just socket it in and the pc work or what?

The CPU is not soldered on. That hasn’t happened for years (10+).
You can upgrade the processor, but it needs to be a low wattage (45 – 65w) processor. It only has a 250w power supply, so don’t expect much to be upgraded without upgrading the power supply first.
These are examples that you could use: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010340343%2050001028%201051720996%201050717007%201051519434&name=65%20nm

How to: http://compreviews.about.com/od/tutorials/ss/DIYCPU.htm

Amazon.com has them under "new and used from…" section. Some major manufacturers will have sites specifically for refurbished/dented/ordered- but- not- purchased merchandise.
For example, the Dell outlet is here: http://www.dell.com/outlet/

I’m in the market for a new computer, and when I go to well known stores online they offer many refurbished pc’s. Would anyone consider one? What about the not so well known brands, are they just as good as the rest? Please advise, boxing week sales are almost over!!!
how about a Horizon computer from MDG?

"Refurbished" usually means something was wrong with it before, and it was sent back to the manufacture, fixed, and is now being sold at a reduced price. Make sure you’re getting a full warranty on your product if you do decide to buy one, as sometimes something wasn’t quite fixed, or may break again. However, they are generally in good shape, and will save you some money.

The not-so-well-known brands are usually not that much worse than the others. However, because they are smaller companies, they may not offer the same level of tech support as the "main" companies, and will not even have as many users you can ask, either. But because most computers are the same overall, you can just ask on general tech boards (or here).

When buying one, ask the store’s return policy on computer systems. If they have one, give it a week, and see how you like it. Check to see if it runs your programs, doesn’t crash or freeze up right of the box, and so on. In the end, the choice is up to you.