{"id":1130,"date":"2016-05-07T11:12:51","date_gmt":"2016-05-07T11:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/?p=1130"},"modified":"2020-07-07T16:35:43","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T16:35:43","slug":"is-it-ok-to-buy-a-refurbished-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/is-it-ok-to-buy-a-refurbished-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it OK to Buy a Refurbished Computer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When browsing the internet for your new workstation PC, you may come across the term \u201crefurbished.\u201d What does this mean? Why is refurbished technology cheaper? What\u2019s the difference between used and refurbished?<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we are going to talk about what it means to buy a refurbished gaming computer, how you can enjoy a lower price point and why refurbished is not the same as used. As a matter of fact, some tech experts agree that refurbished can be better than NEW!<\/p>\n<h2>What is a Refurbished Computer?<\/h2>\n<p>First of all, what does it mean to buy a refurbished computer?<\/p>\n<p>Refurbished units are those that are sent back to the manufacturer or seller for some reason. Because they cannot sell the computer as new, they fix what was wrong and sell it as refurbished.<\/p>\n<p>There are many reasons why a workstation computer may be sold as refurbished. It does not necessarily mean there was a defect.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demos\/floor models<\/li>\n<li>Blogger\/journalist review models<\/li>\n<li>Items damaged in shipping<\/li>\n<li>Returned products that were opened<\/li>\n<li>Products with defective parts<\/li>\n<li>Items that did not pass quality control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How is Refurbished Different from Used?<\/h2>\n<p>Used means that a product has been used by a previous owner. If you buy a used computer, you will get a significant discount, but it\u2019s sold as-is. This means that if one of the parts fails after a few short months, you are responsible for replacing it.<\/p>\n<p>Refurbished means that the gaming computer was returned to the manufacturer for one of the reasons stated above. It\u2019s not used, and you get the same warranty with the product as if you were to buy it new &#8211; sometimes better.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to note that not all refurbished programs are the same. To ensure that you are getting a trusted product, look for the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full disclosure of standards<\/li>\n<li>Certification from original manufacturer<\/li>\n<li>Warranty\/Extended service agreement<\/li>\n<li>Return policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Are there Any Benefits to Buying Refurbished?<\/h2>\n<p>The benefits of purchasing a refurbished gaming PC include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>15 to 30 percent cheaper<\/li>\n<li>Modified warranties<\/li>\n<li>More thorough testing (in some cases)<\/li>\n<li>New parts and components (in some cases)<\/li>\n<li>Option to get a better computer for your budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering a new computer purchase, don\u2019t look past the refurbished models. Just be sure to do your homework and know what you are getting for the reduced cost. It\u2019s not worth saving a little on the front end if the computer will be sold as-is.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When browsing the internet for your new workstation PC, you may come across the term \u201crefurbished.\u201d What does this mean?&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>Is it OK to Buy a Refurbished Computer? | Velocity Micro<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/is-it-ok-to-buy-a-refurbished-computer\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Is it OK to Buy a Refurbished Computer? 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