[Staples] [OOS] ASUS-Desktop-PC-G11CD-B13-Core-i5-6400-2-7GHz-16GB-RAM-512GB-SSD GTX1060

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Jun 12th, 2018 7:52 am

undead1 [OP]: Newbie; Dec 15, 2014; 39 posts; 102 upvotes; Whitby, ON

Jun 12th, 2018 7:52 am

[Staples] [OOS] ASUS-Desktop-PC-G11CD-B13-Core-i5-6400-2-7GHz-16GB-RAM-512GB-SSD GTX1060

Deal Link:: https://www.staples.ca/en/asus-refurbis ... CA_1_20001
Price:: 799
Retailer:: Staples

More offers from Staples

https://www.staples.ca/en/asus-refurbis ... CA_1_20001

You can also get a $20 off 200 coupon

It seems like a good deal to me for the specs.

It looks like it is now out of stock, time for a diet cherrwine.

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Jun 12th, 2018 7:55 am

redflagdealsguy: Deal Addict; Feb 24, 2018; 2343 posts; 2130 upvotes

Jun 12th, 2018 7:55 am

What's the catch? Is this an old 1060?

Jun 12th, 2018 8:07 am

kira1337: Jr. Member; Nov 11, 2011; 154 posts; 102 upvotes; Brossard

Jun 12th, 2018 8:07 am

You should put REFURB on the title OP

undead1 wrote: ↑
Jun 12th, 2018 7:52 am
https://www.staples.ca/en/asus-refurbis ... CA_1_20001

You can also get a $20 off 200 coupon

It seems like a good deal to me for the specs.

The Catch is R E F U R B haha. Some people has no problem with that, some won't touch a refurb pc

redflagdealsguy wrote: ↑
Jun 12th, 2018 7:55 am
What's the catch? Is this an old 1060?

Jun 12th, 2018 8:15 am

series1000: Deal Addict; May 12, 2007; 1045 posts; 130 upvotes

Jun 12th, 2018 8:15 am

What’s wrong with a refurb pc? Since all parts run independent of each other, is it likely that most of it should Be fine? Unless they use all refurb parts?

Jun 12th, 2018 8:20 am

redflagdealsguy: Deal Addict; Feb 24, 2018; 2343 posts; 2130 upvotes

Jun 12th, 2018 8:20 am

series1000 wrote: ↑
Jun 12th, 2018 8:15 am
What’s wrong with a refurb pc? Since all parts run independent of each other, is it likely that most of it should Be fine? Unless they use all refurb parts?

If the graphics card was run hard, you'd never know. On a relatively high performance system like this one, it's too much risk.

Jun 12th, 2018 8:34 am

Viper98: Deal Guru; Feb 19, 2008; 11744 posts; 1765 upvotes; London

Jun 12th, 2018 8:34 am

When I worked for HP I would always push refurbs on people.

With a refurb you are getting something that will always work right out of the box since they are all thoroughly tested before shipping.

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Jun 12th, 2018 8:38 am

waven101: Deal Addict; Jul 7, 2016; 1037 posts; 756 upvotes

Jun 12th, 2018 8:38 am

if you get a year warranty on refurb this is hot. if its going to fail on you youll find out soon enough.
or its 90 days maybe you can add that extra warranty.

Jun 12th, 2018 8:40 am

toyboof: Jr. Member; Jul 16, 2009; 136 posts; 41 upvotes

Jun 12th, 2018 8:40 am

Specs say 300W PSU, which is cutting it pretty close with the 1060 +i5. Anyone who is ordering this should probably double check the power supply.

+1

Jun 12th, 2018 9:01 am

Rudy: Deal Addict; Aug 30, 2005; 1745 posts; 77 upvotes; Ottawa

Jun 12th, 2018 9:01 am

I haven't built a PC in forever so I'm a bit out of the loop but a similar build (but probably a better CPU) will cost you around $1000 at the cheapest. So it's not too bad if you don't mind a pre built computer

Jun 12th, 2018 9:08 am

Scott86: Deal Addict; Jun 14, 2011; 1214 posts; 316 upvotes

Jun 12th, 2018 9:08 am

Rudy wrote: ↑
Jun 12th, 2018 9:01 am
I haven't built a PC in forever so I'm a bit out of the loop but a similar build (but probably a better CPU) will cost you around $1000 at the cheapest. So it's not too bad if you don't mind a pre built computer

Yeah, i'm building one now with as many cheap parts as i can muster and it's going to cost me more than this when all is done, and not be as good

i7 4790, 16gb of ram, 240gb SSD, gtx1060 3gb(They dont say the vram on the card here, but its probably a 3gb.*) reusing an old case, buying a new keyboard and mouse, used monitor. In the end i'm looking at just under $1100.... And thats doing everything as cheaply as possible(offlease workstation, gpu on sale and using an eBay coupon for 20% off, no name chinese keyboard and mouse, etc...)

Only thing that is probably better on mine is the PSU, but thats like an $80 upgrade for the asus, so Id still have saved $200.

edit-*Nope, its the 6GB card. So this is an even BETTER deal than what i stupidly put more money and labour into.

Jun 12th, 2018 9:12 am

congo80: Member; Mar 17, 2014; 357 posts; 76 upvotes; Vancouver

Jun 12th, 2018 9:12 am

spec showing NO DisplayPort? not sure if this is correct info. as most gaming videocards should have at least one DP for 144hz or above gaming monitors...unless HDMI port on this videocard can support it full 144hz (which usually they are capped at 120hz)

Jun 12th, 2018 9:14 am

xyzzjp: Newbie; Aug 29, 2017; 19 posts; 6 upvotes

Jun 12th, 2018 9:14 am

I bought the G11cd refurbished in January during the Bestbuy sale if anyone remembers.
The graphics card is failing now, I can't even play CS:GO anymore because it will crash. Went to ASUS support, got told to install the latest drivers (which I already did ). Will have to send computer in for servicing. Never overclocked the GPU, started experiencing problems 3 and a half months in. Right after 90 days.
Maybe many other people's computers are running fine but this is just my experience with a refurbished G11cd.

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Jun 12th, 2018 9:16 am

CheapoFillipo: Deal Addict; Jul 30, 2006; 1157 posts; 248 upvotes; Halton

Jun 12th, 2018 9:16 am

Scott86 wrote: ↑
Jun 12th, 2018 9:08 am
Yeah, i'm building one now with as many cheap parts as i can muster and it's going to cost me more than this when all is done, and not be as good

i7 4790, 16gb of ram, 240gb SSD, gtx1060 3gb(They dont say the vram on the card here, but its probably a 3gb.*) reusing an old case, buying a new keyboard and mouse, used monitor. In the end i'm looking at just under $1100.... And thats doing everything as cheaply as possible(offlease workstation, gpu on sale and using an eBay coupon for 20% off, no name chinese keyboard and mouse, etc...)

Only thing that is probably better on mine is the PSU, but thats like an $80 upgrade for the asus, so Id still have saved $200.

edit-*Nope, its the 6GB card. So this is an even BETTER deal than what i stupidly put more money and labour into.

hate to throw salt on the wound but ... is OS a factor these days? what's the going rate?

Jun 12th, 2018 9:17 am

kool1: Deal Fanatic; Mar 22, 2005; 8945 posts; 1718 upvotes

Jun 12th, 2018 9:17 am

waven101 wrote: ↑
Jun 12th, 2018 8:38 am
if you get a year warranty on refurb this is hot. if its going to fail on you youll find out soon enough.
or its 90 days maybe you can add that extra warranty.

Do credit card extended warranties work with refurbs? Probably not.

Jun 12th, 2018 9:17 am

Scott86: Deal Addict; Jun 14, 2011; 1214 posts; 316 upvotes

Jun 12th, 2018 9:17 am

all 1060s have display ports. The question is does it have 2 display ports, or 3?(The configuration for all 1060's seem to be 1 DVI, 2 HDMI, 2 display ports OR 1 DVI, 1 HDMI and 3 display ports.

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