I was looking for a second powerful computer.  Since I knew I'd have to buy a monitor too, I decided to go with this all-in-one PC.  I've had success with HP computers as they don't seem to crash over the years.  I've had one computer (ACER) die on my exactly one year after purchase.  So, yes, it could happen.  I love the touch screen (even though I don't use it).  Though it's a used unit, the vendor took time to test it and clean it up well so that it looks and performs like new.