My review stands but for one last detail that is causing me to reduce to three stars.
I have found that the box that the computer arrived in was conatminated with ROACH EGGS that have now hatched. I found this out this week. So far the infestation seems limited to the packaging. Of course I've taken precautions with the computer itself but this was a disheartening find to say the least.
If the outbreak reaches my office from the computer I will be asking for a refund.
Beware!
Mine arrived earlier than expected, professionally packaged and ready to set-up. There was some questions regarding EXACTLY what I was buying but rest assured I received a pristine computer, spotless inside and out with:
an i7 processor
a 512gb SSD
16 MB RAM
a wireless usb antenna adapter
a keyboard
a mouse
8 usb ports
and Windows 10 Pro OS with instructions on how to activate Windows. (Read these - I did not and embarrassed myself by contacting Support)
Downsides? No HDMI so it's VGA all the way. I believe all of the USB ports are USB 2.0 (no USB 3.0 and no USB C). The keyboard and mouse that were shipped are VERY cheap and are wired. Not an issue for me but be aware.
I replaced a Lenovo AIO which was convenient but generally underpowered with several OS / performance issues. This Dell screams performance. I read one review which complained that the computer is noisy. The one I received has 2 fans which are very quiet and not a bother at all. It also has an SSD which is silent. The external wifi adapter takes up a USB slot but works great, better than my AIO's internal wifi card / antenna.
From all indications the reseller, TekRefurbs_Certified is reputable and ships reliable, well reconditioned equipment. I wrote a tersely worded email to their Support desk before discovering that "problem" was self-generated. Knowing that they still replied promptly with courtesy.
If you're seeking a great performing desktop that appears to be reliably well-conditioned you may confidently consider this one.
| Processor | 3.4 GHz core_i7 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB DDR3 |
| Hard Drive | 512 GB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Wireless Type | 802.11n |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 10 |









