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popularDr.W posted Yesterday 03:58 PM
popularDr.W posted Yesterday 03:58 PM

HP Victus 15L (Cert. Refurb): i5-14400F, RTX 4060, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD $680

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Slightly cheaper than the previous popular deal.

Certified Refurbished sold by prycedin via eBay.

"2-year warranty: This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate."

SPECS:
  • Intel Core i5-14400F 2.5 GHz up to 4.7 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 20 MB Cache, 10-cores
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 (8 GB GDDR6 dedicated)
  • 16 GB DDR4-3200 MT/s (2 x 8 GB)
  • 1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Realtek RTL8852BE Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
  • Windows 11 Home

https://www.ebay.com/itm/37603166...Sw-MVolnVC
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Slightly cheaper than the previous popular deal.

Certified Refurbished sold by prycedin via eBay.

"2-year warranty: This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate."

SPECS:
  • Intel Core i5-14400F 2.5 GHz up to 4.7 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 20 MB Cache, 10-cores
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 (8 GB GDDR6 dedicated)
  • 16 GB DDR4-3200 MT/s (2 x 8 GB)
  • 1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Realtek RTL8852BE Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
  • Windows 11 Home

https://www.ebay.com/itm/37603166...Sw-MVolnVC

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Yesterday 08:11 PM
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TheEdgeYesterday 08:11 PM
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Any reason not to get one of these other two from the same seller?

They appear to be the same machine/same specs... but perhaps just a slightly lesser grade (Very Good / Excellent). $70 cheaper.

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Yesterday 08:39 PM
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DuMKaSDYesterday 08:39 PM
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Quote from TheEdge :
Any reason not to get one of these other two from the same seller?

They appear to be the same machine/same specs... but perhaps just a slightly lesser grade (Very Good / Excellent). $70 cheaper.

VERY GOOD - REFURBISHED [ebay.com]
EXCELLENT - REFURBISHED [ebay.com]
1 year vs 2 year warranty. HP probably has lesser warranty on used vs certified refurbs
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The_Love_SpudYesterday 10:00 PM
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Quote from DuMKaSD :
1 year vs 2 year warranty. HP probably has lesser warranty on used vs certified refurbs
All of these computers are being sold without a manufacturer warranty. The warranty is a third-party warranty from Allstate.

Good luck!
Jon
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TheLastBrunnenGYesterday 11:27 PM
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These Victus systems are okay to use as is, just be aware that they have a proprietary power supply and motherboard, so repair and upgrade potential is limited.
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tornadogYesterday 11:33 PM
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Can I swap the video card with a 5070/5080?
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The_Love_SpudToday 12:33 AM
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Quote from tornadog :
Can I swap the video card with a 5070/5080?
Signs point to NO. Either option more than doubles the power draw associated with the GPU vs the RTX 4060. This would not be adviseable considering how tightly the power supply in these OEM models is tied to the CPU+GPU power limits.

Good luck!
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Quote from TheLastBrunnenG :
These Victus systems are okay to use as is, just be aware that they have a proprietary power supply and motherboard, so repair and upgrade potential is limited.
This system provides a reasonable value but the trade-off is the incorporation of relatively custom components in the form of an OEM motherboard and power supply.


This power supply is a 12 Volt Only style model. That style distinction is significant since although OEMs have started implementing their own versions of ATX 12VO for cost-savings as well as to meet certain efficiency requirements, what is being sold in OEM systems isn't really standardized in the retail space. So if the power supply needs replacement (outside of warranty) or upgrading, this challenge alone will create some issues well beyond a simple drive to Micro Center.

On top of that, the motherboard also integrates the front panel connections such as the USB sockets directly onto the motherboard. Though typical for many OEM systems such as those from Dell, this also complicates replacement of the motherboard and/or case.

As such, this recommends at least three possible approaches:
  • Operate this system as a sealed box with limited to power-neutral upgrades for its lifetime (so only swapping in CPUs or GPUs which are supported within the existing power budget). This works for a large group of users and represents the target audience of this kind of pre-built.
  • Be the kind of DIY-er who cuts into power supply wires, uses custom power supply wire harnesses, or runs dual power supplies in a PC as part of their GPU upgrade (nothing unimaginable, but definitely a niche group).
  • Ignore this kind of highly custom OEM system in favor of a PC which utilizes standardized motherboards and power supplies.
Good luck!
Jon
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kartman2kToday 02:31 AM
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Can there extra memory ducks for upgrade?
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leechungsrToday 03:35 AM
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Quote from The_Love_Spud :
Signs point to NO. Either option more than doubles the power draw associated with the GPU vs the RTX 4060. This would not be adviseable considering how tightly the power supply in these OEM models is tied to the CPU+GPU power limits.

Good luck!
Jon

You're only speaking theoretically and really don't know.

I have a 3060ti/5600 version of this desktop with the cheap 500w PSU and it draws 270w at peak with a little undervolt on the GPU. So I would say there's some headroom, in my example.
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fb88Today 04:42 AM
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Quote from leechungsr :
You're only speaking theoretically and really don't know.I have a 3060ti/5600 version of this desktop with the cheap 500w PSU and it draws 270w at peak with a little undervolt on the GPU. So I would say there's some headroom, in my example.
My Victus 15L case is small and won't fit full size 5070 or standard power supply.
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RandelCToday 05:40 AM
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Without looking at specs.... do any of these have a stylus?
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DeejayMeshToday 11:20 AM
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I have the 3060 / 5700g variant of this system. Be warned it runs really warm as it comes. But you can improve this. I bought a higher velocity rear exhaust fan, a cheap thermalright assassin heats sink, and added a big noctua 120 to pull in fresh air from bottom side.
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DeejayMeshToday 11:21 AM
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Quote from DeejayMesh :
I have the 3060 / 5700g variant of this system. Be warned it runs really warm as it comes. But you can improve this. I bought a higher velocity rear exhaust fan, a cheap thermalright assassin heats sink, and added a big noctua 120 to pull in fresh air from bottom side.

Overall a great system tho, and it plays everything well.
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slickingtonToday 01:39 PM
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I purchased one about 3 weeks ago before it hits slick deals. it works well... and came in clean and like new.

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ElwoodPleebisToday 07:05 PM
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Received a Victus refurb (with different specs) last Spring from this seller and looks and functions like a new one!

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