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Jun 22, 2022 8:22 AM

Acer Aspire XC Desktop: i3-10105, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win 10 (Refurbished)

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Acer via eBay has Acer Aspire XC Desktop (XC-1660G-UW92, Certified Refurbished) for $202.39 (price reflected in cart). Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Intel i3-10105 4-Core 3.70 GHz Processor
  • 8GB DDR4 Memory
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Optical Drive Type: DVD-Writer
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x HDMI
    • 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
    • 1x RJ-45

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Written by CChoiVA
  • About this product:
    • Certified Refurbished: 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
    • Includes a 2-year Allstate warranty
  • About this store:
    • Acer via eBay return policy: 30 days returns | Seller pays for return shipping

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Acer via eBay has Acer Aspire XC Desktop (XC-1660G-UW92, Certified Refurbished) for $202.39 (price reflected in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Quality Assurance actorps1 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel i3-10105 4-Core 3.70 GHz Processor
  • 8GB DDR4 Memory
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Optical Drive Type: DVD-Writer
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x HDMI
    • 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
    • 1x RJ-45

Editor's Notes

Written by CChoiVA
  • About this product:
    • Certified Refurbished: 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
    • Includes a 2-year Allstate warranty
  • About this store:
    • Acer via eBay return policy: 30 days returns | Seller pays for return shipping

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Jun 26, 2022 2:38 AM
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AquaGalley8616Jun 26, 2022 2:38 AM
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Quote from jwlp View quoted comment :
Likely going to be replacing my Plex media server with this system. Transcoding full bitrate 4k streams will be no problem? If so, how many in parallel?


Curious, this one comes out to $263 after the discount. From what it appears it has a bigger HD and slightly lower CPU clock speed. Anyone purchase this one?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254804177674
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It costs a lot more than the model in this thread. Also, your link doesn't have a NVMe card in it (which is super fast), it has an old style super slow 3.5 1TB hard drive.

Maybe it will be good for you, but without an NVMe card or SSD it will be a turtle. Just research it, and maybe there are good reasons to get the model you are thinking of getting.
Last edited by AquaGalley8616 June 25, 2022 at 07:53 PM.
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Jun 26, 2022 12:15 PM
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jwlpJun 26, 2022 12:15 PM
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Quote from AquaGalley8616 View quoted comment :
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It costs a lot more than the model in this thread. Also, your link doesn't have a NVMe card in it (which is super fast), it has an old style super slow 3.5 1TB hard drive.

Maybe it will be good for you, but without an NVMe card or SSD it will be a turtle. Just research it, and maybe there are good reasons to get the model you are thinking of getting.
I ended up going with the XC for some of the reasons you've stated. For a Plex media server I think this will do just fine with HW transcoding.

Great info, thanks.
Jun 26, 2022 2:12 PM
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AquaGalley8616Jun 26, 2022 2:12 PM
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Quote from jwlp View quoted comment :
I ended up going with the XC for some of the reasons you've stated. For a Plex media server I think this will do just fine with HW transcoding.

Great info, thanks.
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maybe you can report back to us how this i3-10gen works as plex media server. And others in thread can assist you with it if you have problems, or you can watch youtube how-to videos to help you.
Jun 27, 2022 1:06 AM
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SteveA7911Jun 27, 2022 1:06 AM
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Quote from Xception2ThRule View quoted comment :
Looks like can be upgraded to Windows 11, but I'm not seeing any prices near this one for REFURBISHED with a 2 year warranty. How much did you pay for your 7060? Did you buy a USED one?
These generally last well so I just buy them used. Much cheaper that way. Also no OS as I can easily load the OS. The Windows key is in the BIOS. I paid $250 but it was missing the crates fir the HD's and had a dent in the back of it. It opens and closes easily. It was an 8 Gen I7,

Generally these sell for over $300 without those problems. You can get a SFF Gen 8 I5 for under $200. even less for a micro. Just make sure it comes with a power supply for the micro as it is external.

These generally do not come with WiFi just an M.2 for it empty. So you will need to buy the M.2 WiFi. I got it from China for $14. It came in two weeks. The Micros come with WiFi and I3 SFF also often come with it. It it comes with Windows Home most likely also WiFi.
Jun 27, 2022 3:02 PM
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thawdpenguinJun 27, 2022 3:02 PM
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To his credit that was pre-Y2K so you didn't know if you were gonna make it! Besides, we stopped pointing out others flaws in 2020 but I was late to receive the memo, just like you! We'll be pen pals my guy, unless you're really a duck disguised as a penguin (I don't trust ducks, they're usually on Quack...) but yeah!
Speaking of ducks... you're an odd one
Jun 27, 2022 6:31 PM
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paul3000Jun 27, 2022 6:31 PM
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I guess I can answer this tomorrow when mine shows up. Would I be able to swap out the PSU and maybe move this into a new case? Certainly would open up options to non small form factor GPUs
Jun 27, 2022 6:56 PM
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BrewedcoffeeJun 27, 2022 6:56 PM
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Do we need to install our own m.2 wifi card with these? Something like this should work just fine right? https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Wire...B079QH5KW1

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Jun 27, 2022 7:01 PM
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AquaGalley8616Jun 27, 2022 7:01 PM
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Quote from Brewedcoffee View quoted comment :
Do we need to install our own m.2 wifi card with these? Something like this should work just fine right? https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Wire...B079QH5KW1
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The ACER in this thread comes with wifi 6 and bluetooth 5.
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Jun 27, 2022 7:01 PM
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BrewedcoffeeJun 27, 2022 7:01 PM
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Quote from AquaGalley8616 View quoted comment :
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The ACER in this thread comes with wifi 6 and bluetooth 5.
Ok great. Good to know. Thanks!
Jun 28, 2022 5:43 AM
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LikeABadPennyJun 28, 2022 5:43 AM
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Quote from paul3000 View quoted comment :
I guess I can answer this tomorrow when mine shows up. Would I be able to swap out the PSU and maybe move this into a new case? Certainly would open up options to non small form factor GPUs
You'll see when you get it, but not likely.
Jun 28, 2022 5:43 AM
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chazman14Jun 28, 2022 5:43 AM
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Is the 256GB an m.2 drive or a SSD? In the video it shows a m.2, but description says SSD. I want to add a 3.5 HDD and don't know if the caddy is populated or not in this system.
Jun 28, 2022 1:24 PM
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LikeABadPennyJun 28, 2022 1:24 PM
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Quote from chazman14 View quoted comment :
Is the 256GB an m.2 drive or a SSD? In the video it shows a m.2, but description says SSD. I want to add a 3.5 HDD and don't know if the caddy is populated or not in this system.
It's m.2, and the 3.5" bay is unpopulated.
Jun 29, 2022 5:23 AM
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chazman14Jun 29, 2022 5:23 AM
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Quote from LikeABadPenny View quoted comment :
It's m.2, and the 3.5" bay is unpopulated.
Thank you.
Jun 29, 2022 12:06 PM
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wiltoJun 29, 2022 12:06 PM
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Took delivery of this yesterday and at first glance this looks to be a great desktop for the simple stuff, very impressed for just a little over 200.

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Jun 29, 2022 7:55 PM
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paul3000Jun 29, 2022 7:55 PM
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Quote from LikeABadPenny View quoted comment :
You'll see when you get it, but not likely.
Seems like a maybe. The motherboard power plug looks like a regular 6 or 8 pin. Also the motherboard is an odd shape so unlikely to just drop in a new case. Probably just find a small form factor GPU and call it a day.

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