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ASUS Essentio CM1855 — AMD FX-8120 8-Core | 8 GB DDR3 | 256 GB SSD | GTX 960 2 GB | Win 11

ASUS Essentio CM1855 — AMD FX-8120 8-Core | 8 GB DDR3 | 256 GB SSD | GTX 960 2 GB | Win 11

$175.00 CAD
$175.00 CAD
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🖥️ ASUS ESSENTIO CM1855 GAMING PC

Refurbished Gaming PC • AMD FX-8120 8-Core • 8GB DDR3 • 256GB SSD • GTX 960 2GB • Windows 11

📋 Return Policy: Store credit only — no cash refunds. See details below.
🌐 Windows 11 Home installed in French by default — Available in English upon request. Contact us before ordering.
🎮 GAMING PC WITH DEDICATED GPU — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB GDDR5 ✅

💰 Value & Market Price — Why $175?

Source Estimated Price (CAD) Note
Facebook Marketplace / Kijiji $150 – $250 Private seller, no warranty, no software
eBay.ca (refurbished) $180 – $280 Varies, high shipping costs
Refurbished computer store $220 – $350 Often without software included
⭐ LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE (this product) $175 30-day warranty • Software included • Technician tested • Keyboard + Mouse included

💡 You save between $45 and $175 compared to the market, with dedicated GTX 960 GPU, warranty, and software included.

The ASUS Essentio CM1855 is a mid-tower gaming PC designed for multimedia performance and gaming. Equipped with an AMD FX-8120 (8 real cores at 3.10 GHz), 8GB DDR3, a 256GB SSD and, most importantly, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB GDDR5 — a true dedicated graphics card. ⌨️ USB keyboard, USB mouse, and power cable included.

🌐 Windows 11 available in English upon request — ideal for English-speaking customers. Please specify your preference at checkout or contact us.

🔄 Comparison — AMD FX-8120 vs equivalents

Processor Year Cores / Threads Frequency PassMark Score Level
⭐ AMD FX-8120 (this PC) 2011 8C / 8T 3.10 – 4.00 GHz ~5,800 8 true cores
Intel Core i5-3470 2012 4C / 4T 3.2 – 3.6 GHz ~4,200 ↓ Fewer cores
AMD FX-8350 2012 8C / 8T 4.0 – 4.2 GHz ~7,200 ↑ Higher version
Intel Core i5-4590 2014 4C / 4T 3.3 – 3.7 GHz ~5,100 ↓ Comparable

💡 PassMark Score: the higher the number, the faster the processor. Source: cpubenchmark.net

✅ What this PC CAN do

  • Very smooth web browsing (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)
  • Advanced office work (Office included)
  • Video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet)
  • HD/4K video playback (YouTube, Netflix, VLC)
  • Intensive multitasking (20+ tabs)
  • Gaming with GTX 960 — modern games at low/medium settings ✅
  • Ultra-fast startup thanks to SSD
  • Light video editing possible

⚠️ Important limitations to know

  • 2011 AMD FX CPU — older architecture (Bulldozer)
  • Very recent AAA games: limited performance
  • Heavy professional video editing not recommended
  • Case with visible signs of wear (Grade B)
  • Windows 11 Home (not Pro)

👥 Who is this PC for?

Ideal for entry-level gamers and versatile users who want a PC with a dedicated GPU without breaking the bank. The only PC in our catalog with a true dedicated graphics card at this price — excellent gaming value for money.

🎮 Gaming — Can this PC play games?

This PC is equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB GDDR5 — a true dedicated graphics card (PassMark GPU: ~4,500). Far superior to any integrated Intel or AMD GPU.

✅ Compatible (medium/high)
  • Minecraft (Java, high)
  • League of Legends (medium/high)
  • CS:GO / CS2 (medium)
  • Fortnite (low/medium)
  • GTA V (low/medium)
  • Rocket League (medium)
  • Dota 2 (medium/high)
  • Roblox (high)
⚠️ Possibly (low, unstable)
  • Valorant (low)
  • Apex Legends (very low)
  • Rainbow Six Siege (low)
  • The Witcher 3 (very low)
❌ Incompatible
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Hogwarts Legacy
  • Battlefield 2042
  • Call of Duty MW3 (recent)
🎮 GTX 960 2GB GDDR5 — True dedicated gaming GPU. Far superior to any integrated GPU. Ideal for popular games at low to medium settings. 525W PSU — sufficient power for future GPU upgrade.

🔧 Technical Specifications

Component Details
Model ASUS Essentio CM1855 (Mid-tower gaming PC)
Release Year ~2012
Processor AMD FX-8120 (Bulldozer) — 8 Cores / 8 Threads — 3.10 GHz (Turbo 4.00 GHz)
Graphics Card ✅ NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 — 2GB GDDR5 — Dedicated Gaming GPU — PassMark GPU: ~4,500
Installed RAM 8GB DDR3
🔊 Maximum supported RAM 16GB DDR3 (4 slots) — expandable
Storage 256GB SSD — ultra-fast boot ✅
Power Supply (PSU) ~525W — sufficient for GTX 960 and future upgrade ✅
Operating System 🇫🇷 Windows 11 Home 64-bit — installed in French (activated) — 🌐 Available in English upon request
Video Outputs Via GTX 960: 1× HDMI ✅ + 2× DisplayPort — DisplayPort → HDMI adapter sold separately if needed — contact us. Multi-monitor support.
Front Ports 2× USB 3.0 (SS) • 2× USB 2.0 • CF / SD-MMC / MS-Pro Reader • Audio mic + headphones
Network Connectivity Integrated Ethernet — For an additional $15, we can add a new Wi-Fi dongle.
Motherboard ASUS — AM3+ socket — UEFI BIOS — SATA 6 Gb/s — FX CPU Support
Cosmetic Condition Refurbished — Grade B (functional, light visible scratches on case)
Included Accessories ⌨️ USB Keyboard • 🖱️ USB Mouse • 🔌 Power cable included

📺 Monitor cable not included. The GTX 960 has 1 native HDMI port and 2 DisplayPort ports. If you need a second HDMI display, a DisplayPort → HDMI adapter is sold separately — contact us for more information.

💿 Software included

Microsoft Office Professional Blue Enterprise 2007
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, OneNote & more — Original perpetual license
Antidote
French grammar checker
Adobe Acrobat Reader
PDF reader
Google Chrome
Web browser
Microsoft Edge
Web browser
VLC Media Player
Media player

🛡️ 30-day warranty

📋 Warranty procedure
Invoice required. Processing time: 48 business hours. Return shipping costs are at the customer's expense for online purchases.
🔄 Recourse in case of defect
Repair as a priority, then equivalent exchange or in-store credit. No cash refunds.
⚠️ What the warranty does NOT cover

  1. Liquid damage
  2. Drops or impacts
  3. Negligence
  4. Unauthorized modifications
  5. Altered serial numbers
  6. Removed seals
  7. Damage to connections
  8. External factors
  9. Viruses / malware
  10. Software incompatibility
  11. Data loss
  12. Operating system reinstallation
  13. Repairs performed by an unauthorized third party
  14. Improper use (mining, overclocking, etc.)
✅ Product tested, cleaned, and ready to use by our technical team.
🔌 Cable included — 🎮 GTX 960 2GB GDDR5 — 💿 256GB SSD — 🖥️ Native HDMI via GPU — ⌨️ QWERTY USB Keyboard
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