I needed a replacement PC for simple internet access to AMAZON, news sites and streaming movies. That's it.  I'm retired and so I'm looking for savings any way I can in these inflationary times.  That said, I wondered about the 'REFURBISHED' DESKTOP' might be the way to go.  I have a pretty good and large monitor, so I wanted just the desktop or tower.  The price was right and decided to give it a go.  Though I was wary about buying something refurbished, AMAZON'S 100% satisfaction warranty gave me some comfort to proceed.  I purchased an extended warranty, just in case.The desktop arrived on time and the packaging was really good.  No signs of damage.  Examining the desktop PC. I found a small dent (blemish) on the side but that was to be expected according to AMAZON'S statement about 'RENEWED' condition.  Spent a few minutes hooking hook the mouse, keyboard and using new VGA cable to hook up my monitor.  Started up the PC and almost immediately, problems started.While trying to hookup WIFI to my modem (gateway), it asked for the security ID.  I input the code and it would not recognize it.  Double check it and reinput the code. Nothing, would not accept it.  Thinking briefly (15 seconds) what to do, the screen/PC suddenly froze with streaky lines on the screen.  I had to unplug the PC so I could attempt a restart.  After plugging the PC again. I hit the start button.  I could hear a whirling noise, it stopped and then nothing.  Attempted this several time. Same thing happens. Nothing.I thought about calling the help desk/customer support, but thought against it.  Seems like I was having some sort of hardware issue since I was unable to turn on the desktop, I thought this was a bad start and decided not to even try customer support to try and fix.  I even purchased an extended warranty from AMAZON thinking I would need it in case of a failure withing the first couple of years.  I didn't think the failure would be immediate.  With these thoughts I decided against a replacement or fix and decided to return it.I need to do more research to determine how each 'REFURB' vendor goes about 'refurbishing' computers.  If anyone knows, please reply to this comment.  Now I'm mulling over whether to try a different vendor, a newer 'refurbed' model, or bit the bullet and buy  a new tower.