Acer Aspire TC-885-ACCFLi5O Desktop, 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8400, 8GB DDR4 + 16GB Optane Memory, 2TB HDD, 8X DVD, 802.11ac WiFi, Windows 10 Home

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Bought this computer about 2 months ago. I used it very little mostly for email. A few days ago it decided to crash and not reboot. I tried all the available options and still the computer would not boot. I had a friend of mine look at it who has 3 degrees in computer design programming and software and his answer was well this is a piece of junk After talking to the acer clowns online they said mail the computer back to them at my own expense and they will decide if it qualifies as a lemon or defective. I have dealt with this before and they will do anything to weasel out of actually admitting they sold me a faulty computer. As far as Im concerned acer is a bunch of criminals ripping people off with no culpability whatsoever. Shame on them. Dont ever buy an acer, ever.

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no point in trying to make a tool like a PC elegant and sleek - put the ports in front where I can easily access them!

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In the last 20 years, Ive used, built, cursed and drooled over many a PC. Currently, I alternate between using both Mac and PC systems (both laptops and desktops), but this is the first PC Ive ever had with Optane Memory. Optane Memory essentially is cache (short term) memory that assists system memory in processing tasks. Ideally, Intel Optane Memory makes a traditional hard drive (like the 2TB 7500 rpm one in this PC) perform like an SSD drive. It works to quickly access metadata, that resides between system memory (RAM) and the main storage (hard drive). The PC configuration that I have has 16GB of Optane Memory and 8 GB of traditional RAM. Its quicker in terms of read, but write speeds for the hard drive are minimally impacted by this configuration. To truly maximize this systems speed, Im hoping to boost the system by adding an SSD using a PCIe expansion port that supports M.2 for SSDs. I will then clone the Windows 10 Home operating system to the new drive and make it the boot drive, using the 2TB drive as storage. (NOTE: I will be getting that drive in the next week and will update this review after making that update.) When I review a PC I think about who might like using it. I think this PC is a good fit for a user who does basic tasks: email, web browsing, minor photo editing, listening to music and watching movies. Its a budget-priced desktop with great storage and room to grow. It has ample ports and can connect via HDMI to any size monitor or HDTV, making it a decent choice for a home media PC with apps for Netflix, Hulu, and Xbox. But its not for a user who wants separate audio and graphics cards, although you could add your own via an expansion card. Its also not (as other reviewers have said) a gaming computer. If you consider the installed apps of Solitaire and Candy Crush "gaming" then Im wrong. But if youre looking for a computer that can handle high frame rate games this is not for you. (NOTE: The refresh rates are 59fps and 60fps for this PCs video.) Audio is average with onboard integrated audio but can be improved if you use a Bluetooth speaker and stream music from a device like a smartphone. What I liked about this PC: 1. There is room to upgrade it just a bit. 2. Intel Coffee Lake Processor seems capable and zippy. 3. Entry level online gaming is OK with this PC. 4. Easy access to the interior of the case for upgrades - two screws and you slide off the side panel to get to work. 5. A good number of ports both front and back, with SD card reader, (2) USB 3.1, (4) USB 2.0, (2) HDMI, (1) VGA, USB- Type C, and microphone and headphone jacks. 6. DVD-RW drive is easily accessible at the front of the PC. 7. Small footprint makes it easy to stash this PC on a shelf or under the desk. 15" H x 7" W x 14" D 8. Runs so quietly you forget its on. 9. The latest in Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity are on this PC. 10. This PC has both wireless and wired internet connectivity options. 11. Maximum RAM (Random Access Memory) can be upgraded to 32GB via (2) DIMM slots. **This is in addition to the existing Optane Memory of 16GB on the system I received. 12. It is a zippy computer when youre multitasking. I can watch a YouTube video, draw using 3D Paint and have several tabs open in a browser and all of it moves quickly without bogging down. ----------------------------------- What I wish was better about this PC: 1. Very average looking case. 2. UHD Graphics 630 has a very low frame rate and I found it was glitchy - making YouTube videos freeze and the monitor go black. Happened twice during my 4 hours initial testing of the PC. **I suggest considering adding a video card to this PC. 3. Integrated sound and graphics are a cheap way to go, and while functional they offer no great sound or visuals - just average performance at best. 4. Norton Antivirus software installed, but only good for 30 days. Cmon... 1 year should be standard! But you can use Microsofts Windows Defender suite which is part of Windows 10 and FREE. Just uninstall Norton when your trial is up and switch to Defender in Settings. 5. Some bloatware apps installed. You can uninstall them though. 6. Super cheap feel to the wired keyboard and mouse. Loud, clunky and not well made, mine is destined to be in the Goodwill bin very soon. Thankfully wireless keyboard and mouse combos of better quality are inexpensive upgrades. ------------------------------------ Upon unboxing you should sign in with your Microsoft account if you have one. Your browser bookmarks and some other things will be updated on your new PC if you do so. You should also do a search for Updates and then let the system do a Windows 10 update. The updates will take some time and require a couple of restarts to get the job done. I have a 100 Gbps internet connection via Wifi and it took about 1 hour to complete all the updates and restarts to my system. ----------------------------- This PC is not bad, nor is it slow as some have claimed, but it is not going to blow your doors off via its speed with the 7200rpm HDD even with Optane Memory. Its probably best suited for those who dont ask too much from their PC experience, but want a daily driver for general tasks. My expectations were that this PC would be a good basic, budget PC and for the most part, those expectations were met. My greatest concern about the overall mechanical integrity of this PC is how the integrated graphics were glitchy out of the box. I wonder if that will continue? Perhaps adding a video card would clear it up? Time will tell. ---------------------------- ------------------------------- NOTE: 3/22/19 - Regarding the NVMe M.2 slot available to an SSD. I tried to install a Samsung 970 EVO SSD NVMe into the M.2 slot on the motherboard of this PC. It was a royal pain to get to the port as its located under the cage that holds the hard drive and DVD drive. A lot of tearing apart the case had to happen just to access the connection. Since theres only one NVMe M.2 slot on the board for SSDs, I had to remove the Optane Memory module to swap it with the Samsung SSD. The Samsung was recognized by the BIOS, but never initialized correctly. Windows 10 refused to boot as before despite making the changes that should have had it going. When I swapped out the Samsung SSD and replaced the Optane memory back into its place, all was back to as out of the box working order. I did change the Advanced - Onboard SATA Mode from RST with Optane (disabling it) when I put the Samsung SSD in. I reversed that process when I replaced the Optane memory. So with regards to this PC having a M.2 slot that can accept a NVMe M.2 Id say ... not really. You do have (2) DIMMs for RAM with a capacity for up to 32GB though, so if you can get the BIOS configuration and SSD drive that plays nice with this system, you could theoretically remove the Optane Memory and add an NVMe SSD to the M.2 slot currently occupied by Optane Memory. The bottom line: Its a trade-off even if you get a drive that is initialized and one Im not sure you should make. I have ordered an enclosure for the Samsung EVO 970 NVMe SSD and will be using it via a USB 3.1 port on the front of the case. I plan on cloning the hard drive to make it the boot drive, which may increase system speed that much more and would allow it to work with the Optane memory. Ill keep you posted! --------------- 4/23/19: Never did get the Samsung EVO NVMe SSD to get recognized by the system. Maybe its the drive. I did add a 2GB MSI graphics card to this system and it made an appreciable difference. It was cheap at about fifty bucks and easy to put into the case in about 5 minutes. A simple upgrade that anyone can do. Overall, a good basic system that is nicely boosted by Optane memory. TPM security (for encryption) also makes this system a good choice for business. ------------------------------

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Very nice desktop computer. Does everything I need it to do. Fast. Very satisfied.

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I recently received my Acer TC-885 Li50 and really looked forward to setting up an updated new computer. But I cant open it up. My login did not pass muster, and after submitting 3 different passwords that didnt pass I was told that they would send a code. Finally a new code arrived at Microsoft but when I posted it I was told it wasnt correct. More attempts as requested by the log in were incorrect. I give up. An email to me by Microsoft said my address was changed but whoever is cancelling my postings didnt get the word. For Amazon I will request a return of this computer. If I cant open it I cant use it. I am not rating the Acer, how could I?

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This product was mediocre at best. When I first purchased it I was aware of my restriction because of my budget but I have experienced more glitches when using this computer than most other computers iv used. One day I bumped the tower ever so slightly and the whole unit shut off. When it started rebooting it showed me a very negative warning about how the machine was shut down incorrectly. So I began investigating and come to find out the power plug in the back of the tower is making a bad connection. Im just really easy with the unit now as to not cause any more issues. I would send back but I dont have the time it would take to return it because I have homework due weekly. I will live with it for now and hopefully, I can still return it between classes.

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Just returned this to the UPS store. The sound card on my old Acer Aspire AM3900-U3042 gaming computer died and this model is no longer manufactured, so I decided to buy this newer Acer TC-885-ACCFLi5O. Wrong decision. I mistakenly thought it would be powerful enough to stream video but it isnt. Freezing and stalling. No thanks.

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When I was first trying to set up the Acer PC brand new out of the box, I had downloaded and installed the Chrome browser. However, the Acer Aspire TC-885 would not run the Chrome browser. I had also purchased the Asurion protection plan. When I called Asurion for assistance I was put on hold several times and then finally was connected with a representative who gave me another number to call for tech support. When I called the number given to me by Asurion, I was told that I could not get tech support unless I bought a service contract. Of course, the PC was brand new right out of the box. I then called Acer tech support and was told to reset the PC. After reset, the PC screen was black, and I could do nothing. They are sending me a CD with Win10. The Tech support person did what they could but told me that it might take up to 7 days to get the CD with Win10 at my home. What is the difference between Win 10 factory installed and the Win10 CD Acer is sending me? (rhetorical question) This one is going back.

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First off, a good computer. An i5-8400 handles very well against last generation’s i7-7700 for example. But this literally cannot be upgradable to a good gpu. Why? Because there is a big, massive disk bay in the way that makes it impossible to disconnect the psu from the motherboard. It’s a 300 watt psu btw. Any card above maybe a 1050ti or requires psu power is not gonna be an option. You’d have to saw the disk bay to replace the psu. A warning to all gamers, build your own or if you want an upgradable pc, stay away.

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Been using computers since 1981 ! nice these machines now a days just plug em in...a few setup routines..and you are off. Very smooth this. And noting made in TAIWAN...that is a good thing. Only complaint..going from Windows 7 - to 10..microsoft wants to run it all..always chucking my google chrome for for BING!. gonna have to find out how to tme windows 10. I rate this machine high

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