Like many, I was  hesitant to purchase a "refurbished" computer. but when it came I was pleasantly surprised.  Some parts were clearly brand new, and all of it was in great shape.  I wanted this to replace a couple different laptops which were giving me trouble...reasoning that a desktop machine could be replaced piece by piece, rather than as an expensive whole.  I still have laptops, but this is my "main" computer in my office, and it's working very well.