forum thread Posted by BabyBubba • Jan 9, 2024
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forum thread Posted by BabyBubba • Jan 9, 2024
Jan 9, 2024 5:40 PM
Factory Recertified Acer Aspire TC-1770-UR11 Desktop Intel Core i5-13400 8GB Ram 512GB NVMe SSD WiFi6 Windows 11 Home $408.49
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With only a 300 watt PSU, it will need to be a lower power GPU. Not sure you can make it work though. Even for a rx 6500xt or rx 6600 you'll need 350 watts.
With only a 300 watt PSU, it will need to be a lower power GPU. Not sure you can make it work though. Even for a rx 6500xt or rx 6600 you'll need 350 watts.
With only a 300 watt PSU, it will need to be a lower power GPU. Not sure you can make it work though. Even for a rx 6500xt or rx 6600 you'll need 350 watts.
If you're super tight on money and want something with more than 16gb ram or 1TB nvme SSD, then saving $90 with this deal to put towards the upgrades yourself might be ok. Or if you're a very casual user with extremely lightweight computing needs and plan on leaving it stock for $410.
If you're super tight on money and want something with more than 16gb ram or 1TB nvme SSD, then saving $90 with this deal to put towards the upgrades yourself might be ok. Or if you're a very casual user with extremely lightweight computing needs and plan on leaving it stock for $410.
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Otherwise this system provides a reasonable value but the trade-off is the incorporation of relatively custom components in the form of an OEM motherboard and power supply.
This power supply is a 12 Volt Only style model. That style distinction is significant since although OEMs have started implementing their own versions of ATX 12VO for cost-savings as well as to meet certain efficiency requirements, what is being sold in OEM systems isn't really standardized in the retail space. So if the power supply needs replacement (outside of warranty) or upgrading, this challenge alone will create some issues well beyond a simple drive to Micro Center.
On top of that, the motherboard also integrates the front panel connections such as the USB sockets directly onto the motherboard. Though typical for many OEM systems such as those from HP, this also complicates replacement of the motherboard and/or case.
As such, this recommends at least three possible approaches:
1. Operate this system as a sealed box with limited to power-neutral upgrades for its lifetime (so only swapping in CPUs or GPUs which are supported within the existing power budget). This works for a large group of users and represents the target audience of this kind of pre-built.
2. Be the kind of DIY-er who cuts into power supply wires, uses custom power supply wire harnesses, or runs dual power supplies in a PC as part of their GPU upgrade (nothing unimaginable, but definitely a niche group).
3. Ignore this kind of highly custom OEM system in favor of a PC which utilizes standardized motherboards and power supplies.
Good luck!
Jon
Good luck!
Jon
I'm in need of a budget PC for my Blue Iris system, but last time I had a reconditioned Acer Laptop and it sounded like a helicopter with screen turn on and off randomly so I returned it.
Anyone has any experience using this PC?
I'm in need of a budget PC for my Blue Iris system, but last time I had a reconditioned Acer Laptop and it sounded like a helicopter with screen turn on and off randomly so I returned it.
Anyone has any experience using this PC?
I just want to upgrade my system. Adding another 8GB RAM will make a nice BI PC.
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Good luck!
Jon
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