A:AnswerThe refurbishing process means that a skilled technician "erases" all of the previous users' data (actually, it means "zeroing-out" the HDD) so that any and all of that data is no longer accessible to the machine. The techie will check to verify that all of the hardware components are working properly. If it passes cleanly (100% system-wide) the computer will be like a "virgin" and the techie will install the operating system (OS). Most refurbished machines from companies like Best Buy are simply customer returns and often have no known technical problems. If the machines do have issues they almost always are identified and remedied. Hardware issues are rare but software issues are common with Windows operating systems. Software issues can be readily fixed by the reinstallation process as previously described.
The one caveat of buying a refurbished computer (or any other product) is the warranty. Make sure that the store provides you with a proof of purchase and full manufacturers warranty in writing because both MicroSoft and the pc maker might try to deny it. Hope that helps!
A:AnswerIt is highly recommended to get a pc that has above-average hardware specs if it is to be used for gaming. This pc is well-below average and is using Windows 10 OS. For gaming I recommend using a pc with Windows 7 (if you cannot afford a Mac) and at least 16 GB of RAM. Ideally the processor would be quad-core clocking at least 2.5 Ghz -- the absolute minimum processor should be dual-core clocking 3.0 or higher. Other variables are also important but might be too "techy" for the average reader here.
