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Acer Aspire XC Desktop (Refurb): i5-11400, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Win 10

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Acer via eBay has Acer Aspire XC Desktop PC (Refurbished, XC-1660G-UW93) on sale for $299.19 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member KoalaCookie for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel i5-11400 2.60 GHz Processor
  • 8GB DDR4 Memory
  • 512GB SSD
  • Intel UHD Graphics 730
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Ports:
    • 4x USB 2.0 Ports
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Ports
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port
    • 2x HDMI

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Compared to the new list price of $569.99 this Acer Aspire XC Desktop (Refurbished, XC-1660G-UW93) is priced $270.80 lower (47.5% savings).
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Per the listing description:
      • "This item is Certified Refurbished. It has been professionally restored by an Acer approved vendor. Units are usually cosmetically indistinguishable from New products, but some may show signs of light use. Functionally, these units are equivalent to New. Certified Refurbished units will be shipped in a New Brown Box."
  • About this store:
    • Acer via eBay offers free 30 day returns.

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Acer via eBay has Acer Aspire XC Desktop PC (Refurbished, XC-1660G-UW93) on sale for $299.19 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member KoalaCookie for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel i5-11400 2.60 GHz Processor
  • 8GB DDR4 Memory
  • 512GB SSD
  • Intel UHD Graphics 730
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Ports:
    • 4x USB 2.0 Ports
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Ports
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port
    • 2x HDMI

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Compared to the new list price of $569.99 this Acer Aspire XC Desktop (Refurbished, XC-1660G-UW93) is priced $270.80 lower (47.5% savings).
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Per the listing description:
      • "This item is Certified Refurbished. It has been professionally restored by an Acer approved vendor. Units are usually cosmetically indistinguishable from New products, but some may show signs of light use. Functionally, these units are equivalent to New. Certified Refurbished units will be shipped in a New Brown Box."
  • About this store:
    • Acer via eBay offers free 30 day returns.

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ghotitox
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What you should do is order it, and when it comes in, look at the ram stick installed. There will be a brand name, and a model number/part number for the RAM stick in there. Just Google that, and usually you can find someone on Ebay selling that exact same thing for very little money. That way you have a (somewhat) matched pair, but only have to buy one.
CrimsonFeather4345
882 Posts
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IMO:
Windows 10 is a plus at this time
SD and DVD drive are a plus
Here's a link to Acer for better info than eBay - https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/con....BH7AA.002
Yes, the 512GB storage is SSD of some kind, either SATA or NVMe.
avitron142
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i5, not i7

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Apr 26, 2022
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lleung1980
Apr 26, 2022
840 Posts
Thanks, just bought one to replace my 10 yrs old PMS. Hopefully it will work
Apr 26, 2022
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tiresomesaltine
Apr 26, 2022
56 Posts
Quote from dblack720 :
Could a smaller graphics card be installed?
You could get a low profile/half height card but due to the weak power supply and the limited space, you'd have to be very careful what you pick.
Apr 26, 2022
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Notadealio
Apr 26, 2022
268 Posts
Quote from dblack720 :
Could a smaller graphics card be installed?
One of the new RX 6400 cards might work. Very small and slim cards that only draw 53 watts.
Apr 26, 2022
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tiresomesaltine
Apr 26, 2022
56 Posts
Quote from TonyD7909 :
I did some research before I bought one. It comes with 2 memory slots. From what the Acer forums were telling me....if you want to upgrade to 16GB they advise buying two sticks of 8GB RAM.

They said if I buy just one stick of 8GB RAM and attempt to use it side-by-side with the 8GB that's already installed—it could cause issues.

What I want to know:

1. Is the CPU upgradeable? And if so, what can I upgrade it to without having to buy an bigger power supply?

2. Are there better internal fan options that I can buy on Amazon that will provide better cooling?
This page has some good info: https://community.acer.com/en/dis...1660g-uw93

One of the items of note is a poster says the computer uses the B560 chipset. Processors that are compatible with that chipset can be found here: https://www.intel.com/content/www...%20chipset

However, you'd need to make sure you got a processor that had the same power usage as the current processor, or do more research to see how much power would be available for a more power hungry processor. The power supply on this desktop doesn't have much so be careful.
Apr 26, 2022
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lleung1980
Apr 26, 2022
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Anyon
Quote from wicket20519 :
This page has some good info: https://community.acer.com/en/dis...1660g-uw93 [acer.com]

One of the items of note is a poster says the computer uses the B560 chipset. Processors that are compatible with that chipset can be found here: https://www.intel.com/content/www...%20chipset [intel.com]

However, you'd need to make sure you got a processor that had the same power usage as the current processor, or do more research to see how much power would be available for a more power hungry processor. The power supply on this desktop doesn't have much so be careful.
Anyone know how to add extra fan?
Apr 26, 2022
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smartdeals
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slim fit, no...
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allareacrew
Apr 26, 2022
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Seems like a great starting offering for a home/media server

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Apr 26, 2022
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Catalyst1990
Apr 26, 2022
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Quote from SlvrFox :
Great price for an i7 11th gen, 512 SSD, 8:GB small factor desktop that can be upgraded and with a 2 yr Allstate warranty.
Don't forget to activate the 5% ebucks for an addl $15 to spend.

Here's the full specs from Acer site and listed at $569:

https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/con....BH7AA.002

also has 8 Various USB ports and 2 HDMI ports.
has 2 expansion slots, upgradable to 32GB, DVD-RAM

Yes, I bought it, best solid basic desktop w/ 2 yr warranty under $300 hands down.
This is an 11th Gen Core i5, not an i7.
Apr 27, 2022
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PoppinPenelli
Apr 27, 2022
1,110 Posts
This refurbished Acer monitor would pair well. $97 after 12% off.

Acer KA2 - 27" Monitor Full HD 1920x1080 75Hz IPS 1ms VRB 16:9 250Nit
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274434384134

I think there is also a refurbished curved VA also monitor.
Apr 27, 2022
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jcole227
Apr 27, 2022
8 Posts
Would this be able to handle 10 cameras on blue iris, a home assistant instance, and plex server?
Apr 27, 2022
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TonyD7909
Apr 27, 2022
542 Posts
Quote from PoppinPenelli :
This refurbished Acer monitor would pair well. $97 after 12% off.

Acer KA2 - 27" Monitor Full HD 1920x1080 75Hz IPS 1ms VRB 16:9 250Nit
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274434384134

I think there is also a refurbished curved VA also monitor.
This is still in stock for $200: https://store.acer.com/en-us/31-5...xOfDB8WXww

31.5" AOPEN HC1 Curved Gaming Monitor

I bought it and am very satisfied with it.

The original SD thread says that it's OOS but it's clearly in stock on their website.
Apr 27, 2022
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daimion
Apr 27, 2022
883 Posts
Quote from dblack720 :
Could a smaller graphics card be installed?
Website says 1 x16 slot and 1 1x slot. So yes, you should be able to fit a low profile SINGLE width card. Power supply is 300 watts keep in mind. Almost certainly does not have a 6pin pcie power connection. With that said IIRC a pcie slot can deliver up to 65/95 watts of power. So if you find a low profile SINGLE width card that operates at or under that wattage you're good to go.
Last edited by daimion April 26, 2022 at 05:14 PM.
Apr 27, 2022
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rocketman80
Apr 27, 2022
912 Posts
Warranty included ? How legit is that
Apr 27, 2022
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eddycha
Apr 27, 2022
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Does this come with space and wiring for an extra 3.5 inch hard drive?

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Danimal86
Apr 27, 2022
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Quote from cobwash :
Would be good for a little unraid server in the closet. If you could get two HDD in it.
I've been on the hunt for a prebuilt to be an unRAID backup off-site server.

Can't find anything decent.....might have to just build one

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