I’ve needed a new computer for some time, but I hesitated on getting a new one for a variety of reasons.  First, I didn’t want to go to Windows 10.  I would have gone backwards to Win7, but even my Win8 OS was no longer getting updates and lots of things were no longer compatible.  Then, when I had to replace my power supply, the new one sounded like a jet was taking off ... the whole time it ran.  Then, looking at new computers, most of them were full of things I didn’t need/want, while sorely lacking in those things that I did need/want.  I’m not a gamer.  I don’t need things for that.  I do use very powerful programs, though, and needed a lot of RAM.This refurbished computer was not my first choice.  I ordered something else, but Amazon never shipped it to me.  They gave me excuse after excuse, but it came down to them just not feeling like it.  I rarely shop on Prime Day because the items I order never seem to arrive.  Anyway ...I did a lot of research on this refurbished desktop.  I liked the amount of RAM and the inclusion of the solid state drive.  As a refurbished computer, it also did not have all the bloatware that new computers are loaded with.  Bonus.  The price was perfect.  Because I was replacing a small footprint tower, I loved that this one was also small in size ... it fits mostly behind my monitor on a corner desk.This computer is almost completely silent.  Turns on and boots up in less than a minute, and is ready to go as soon as I am.  I’m still not a fan of Win10, but nothing is perfect!