Office build pt 2

(InsertNameHere) · May 31, 2018

So to catch y'all up real quick, friend needs an office computer that will basically run quickbooks and the office suite. I was told to buy a refurbished HP/Dell computer and then just swap out the HDD for a new one as well as a SSD. Is this computer fine? Should switching out the HDD be a problem? Another selling point I thought about going the refurbished part was the warranty, but would switching out the HDD void it?

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Business-Performance-Computer-Professional/dp/B01LFGTQPM/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1527808133&sr=1-9&keywords=refurbished+office+computers

Electronics Wizardy · May 31, 2018

You can normally get a better deal on ebay.

This is a much newer system for less.

Swapping the hdd won't void your warranty in the us.

KeenanBT · May 31, 2018

I don't think it will void the warranty as it says labor and parts. Should be fine would for more ask about more details

dalekphalm · May 31, 2018

24 minutes ago, (InsertNameHere) said:

So to catch y'all up real quick, friend needs an office computer that will basically run quickbooks and the office suite. I was told to buy a refurbished HP/Dell computer and then just swap out the HDD for a new one as well as a SSD. Is this computer fine? Should switching out the HDD be a problem? Another selling point I thought about going the refurbished part was the warranty, but would switching out the HDD void it?

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Business-Performance-Computer-Professional/dp/B01LFGTQPM/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1527808133&sr=1-9&keywords=refurbished+office+computers

I likely wouldn't even bother removing that HDD. Just format the included 500GB, then toss in an SSD, and Install Windows onto it.

I would check the SMART stats of the included HDD, but I wouldn't worry unless it shows signs of failure.

Since, he'll be backing up the data anyway, right?