This has been a really reliable desktop and has been performing for us for a number of months without major issues.  It is used primarily to work online and for light document work.  If intended for a family, we would suggest that it be placed out of reach so that it does not "feel" any vibration or get jostled during operation.It seems the connections for the monitor and power cords on the “tower” are not as tight/secure as they could be.  It’s possible that my cord for the monitor is part of the issue, but after fiddling with it, seems it’s the tower connections.  In most cases for most users, it shouldn’t be a problem with most of them utilizing the system in s permanent sturdy location.  But… for those users whose station may be less sturdy, say, a “rickety desk” or a household with rambunctious kitties allowed in and around the work station, it could be a minor issue.  The monitor and power cords are easily “jostled” out of a tight connection.  Upon first visual inspection, they seem fine, but after slight movement, I often need to wiggle them back into their connection more securely.