| Performance & Consistency
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Reliable performance; components are tested for compatibility and efficiency |
Performance varies based on the quality of selected components. |
Performance depends on the original specs and refurbishment quality |
| Build Quality |
High build quality & Lifespan with stringent quality control |
Build quality & Lifespan depends entirely on the selected components and the assembler's expertise. |
May Show signs of wear and tear; build quality depends on the refurbishing process. Low Lifespan |
| Ease od Setup and Use |
Plug-and-play; minimal setup required, user-friendly for non-tech users |
Require, annual assembly and configuration |
Typically easy to set but might require some updates and configurations depending on the refurbisher |
| Warranty & Support |
Comprehensive warranty and customer support |
Warranty is component - specific (individual warranties for CPU, GPU, etc.) support depends on the vendor |
Limited or no warranty; support may depend on the refurbisher's policy |
| Durability & Reliability |
High durability; Components are sedigned to seamlessly together |
Durability varies based on component selection and assembly quality. |
May have reduced lifespan due to previous usage; quality depends on the refurbishing process. |
| Upgradability |
Highly upgradable; easy to replace or add components |
Upgradability varies based on the selected components Limited upgradability |
Upgradability depends on the original design; older models may have limited may have limited upgrade options |
| Cost |
Low total cost of ownership |
Cost-effective |
Cheaper than branded PCs |
| Security Features |
Includes advanced security features - TPM(Trusted platform module) |
Security features depend on the components(e.g. motherboard with TPM support) |
Security features depend on the original model and may lack the latest security enhancement |
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