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ASUS P8H61-M LE CSM Tower — Core i7-2600 • 8 GB DDR3 • 128 GB SSD • Windows 11 Pro — REFURBISHED PC
ASUS P8H61-M LE CSM Tower — Core i7-2600 • 8 GB DDR3 • 128 GB SSD • Windows 11 Pro — REFURBISHED PC
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🖥️ ASUS P8H61-M LE CSM TOWER — REFURBISHED
Intel Core i7-2600 • 8 GB DDR3 • 128 GB SATA SSD • Windows 11 Pro
📅 Posted: October 1, 2026
🔄 Updated: October 30, 2026
💰 $60 CAD • 🛡️ 30-day limited warranty
😊 In plain words
An affordable tower at $60 CAD for documents, emails, browsing, and administrative tasks. Its older Core i7-2600 has 4 cores / 8 threads: it is not equivalent to a modern i7, but it can still handle several common tasks.
The 8 GB of memory and the 128 GB SATA SSD form a basic configuration for the system and your documents. Storage is limited for large files. The listing states a maximum of 16 GB of RAM; the distribution of the installed sticks and the exact SSD model are not specified.
Windows 11 Pro in French and the software listed below are prepared by the workshop. New USB keyboard, new USB mouse, and power cable included. Plan for a compatible monitor and its video cable.
Internet connection via Ethernet, or a new USB nano Wi-Fi dongle available as an option for $15. Integrated Intel HD 2000 graphics: this tower is not sold as a modern gaming PC.
Refurbished, cleaned, inspected, and tested tower. 30-day limited warranty from the date of billing.
Want all the details? Read the full listing ↓📖 Full detailed listing
Configuration, comparisons, software, accessories, and conditions are presented below.
🔎 Key takeaways before purchase
- Core i7-2600: 4 cores / 8 threads, an older desktop platform for common tasks, not equivalent to a modern i7.
- 8 GB DDR3 installed; announced maximum of 16 GB across 2 DIMM slots.
- 128 GB SATA SSD: convenient for the system and documents, limited capacity for large files. SSD brand and model not specified in the listing.
- Windows 11 Pro 64-bit installed in French and activated according to the workshop's checks.
- Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000, no dedicated graphics card: office computer, not a modern gaming PC.
- VGA and DVI-D outputs announced, no HDMI announced; monitor not listed as included.
- New USB keyboard, new USB mouse, and power cable included.
- Gigabit Ethernet; no integrated Wi-Fi announced. New USB nano Wi-Fi dongle available as an option for $15.
- Tower cleaned, inspected, and tested in the workshop; 30-day limited warranty from the date of billing.
💳 Payment methods
🟢 PayPal
After payment confirmation, shipping on the same day or the next business day.
🟡 Card on the site
Security verification that may take up to 3 business days before shipping.
Cash, debit card, and credit card also accepted in-store.
At $60, the i7 is retiring from the high-end… but can still handle your emails!
📜 Store policy
FINAL SALE
Refurbished equipment sold as final sale; no cash refund according to store policy.
REMEDIES
Free repair of the covered hardware defect, then an exchange equivalent in specifications and value if irreparable; store credit if no equivalent is available.
SUPPORT
Case opening or follow-up request processed within 48 business hours. This timeframe refers to the intake, not necessarily a completed repair.
INVOICE
Original invoice required to apply the warranty.
Online purchases returned to the Repentigny service center at the customer's expense.
📞 514-394-7794 • Tuesday to Sunday, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
💰 This type of PC in 2011 and today
| Context | Period | CAD Price | Benchmarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparable new configuration | 2011 | About $850–1,000 | Historical estimate provided, not the documented original price of this tower or its current SSD. |
| Used between individuals | Variable | About $20–50 | Estimate provided; condition, preparation, accessories, and warranty vary by listing. |
| LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE | 2026 | $60 | Tower prepared and tested, listed software installed, keyboard/mouse and cable included, 30-day limited warranty. |
Indicative ranges kept from the listing, not from a current market survey. Preparation and inclusions are part of our offer; price alone does not allow for a comparison between two machines.
⭐ An i7 at a low price for common tasks
At $60, this tower can represent an affordable solution for a basic computer station. Its 4 physical cores and 8 threads thanks to Hyper-Threading can be used for documents, emails, spreadsheets, and compatible administrative tasks.
The 128 GB SATA SSD contributes to storage responsiveness compared to an old mechanical hard drive, without a provided boot time measurement. This configuration remains a 2011 platform: keep realistic expectations regarding recent software, drivers, games, and upgrade possibilities.
📋 Detailed specifications
| Motherboard | ASUS P8H61-M LE CSM, Corporate Stable Model series. The CSM name does not constitute an independent certification of the condition of this tower. |
| Form factor | Compact Micro-ATX tower according to the listing; exact case dimensions not specified. |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-2600, Sandy Bridge, 2nd generation, LGA1155; 3.40 GHz base, up to 3.80 GHz Turbo; 4 cores / 8 threads. |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000; no dedicated graphics card announced. |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR3 installed; maximum of 16 GB announced; 2 DIMM slots. Stick distribution not specified. |
| Storage | 128 GB SATA SSD. Exact model not specified; available capacity is less than the nominal capacity after formatting and installation. No measured boot time provided. |
| System | Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, French, installation and activation announced. English version of the system available on request according to the listing. |
| Video | 1 digital DVI-D and 1 analog VGA D-Sub 15-pin. Dual simultaneous screen announced in the listing, without detailed testing provided. Monitors and video cables not listed as included. No native HDMI announced. |
| Network | Realtek Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps announced. Wi-Fi via new USB dongle available as an option for $15, not included in the base price. |
| USB | Front and rear USB ports announced. The listing mentions USB 2.0 and USB 3.0; the number and actual presence of USB 3.0 ports on this configuration should be verified. |
| Audio | Jack ports: line input, line output, and microphone announced. Speakers not listed as included. |
| Expansion | PCI Express x16 slot announced as free. Adding a card is subject to space, power supply, connectors, BIOS, and drivers. The exact power supply wattage of this unit is not documented. |
| Condition | REFURBISHED: tower opened, dusted, inspected, and components tested by the technician according to the listing. |
🔄 Processor comparison
| Processor | Year | Cores / threads | PassMark CPU Mark | Benchmark | Data context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celeron N4000 | 2017 | 2 cores / 2 threads | ≈ 1,140 | Mobile entry-level | Older benchmark provided |
| Core i3-2120 | 2011 | 2 cores / 4 threads | ≈ 2,200 | Desktop, same generation | Benchmark provided |
| Core i5-2400 | 2011 | 4 cores / 4 threads | ≈ 3,800 | Desktop, without Hyper-Threading | Benchmark provided |
| ⭐ Core i7-2600 | 2011 | 4 cores / 8 threads | ≈ 5,300 | Processor of this tower | Benchmark provided, not the result of this unit |
| Core i7-3770 | 2012 | 4 cores / 8 threads | ≈ 6,400 | Next generation | Benchmark provided |
Older indicative values assigned to PassMark/cpubenchmark.net in the listing, kept without update during this formatting. Recording dates and test version not specified. Averages change and depend on the test version. They do not measure SSD speed or game smoothness, and are not tests of this tower.
📊 PassMark CPU Mark — historical benchmarks
Proportional bars from zero, common scale from 0 to 6,400. Approximate values kept from the listing.
Celeron N4000 — ≈ 1,140
Core i3-2120 — ≈ 2,200
Core i5-2400 — ≈ 3,800
⭐ Core i7-2600 — ≈ 5,300
Core i7-3770 — ≈ 6,400
A score difference does not guarantee an identical gain in your applications. No Single Thread score is provided; none is added.
📊 Number of cores and threads
Blue: physical cores. Green: threads. Bars from zero, same scale from 0 to 8 for both series.
Celeron N4000 — 2 cores / 2 threads
Core i3-2120 — 2 cores / 4 threads
Core i5-2400 — 4 cores / 4 threads
⭐ Core i7-2600 — 4 cores / 8 threads
Hyper-Threading allows the i7-2600 to process up to 8 threads on 4 physical cores. Threads are not additional cores and their number does not alone determine speed.
🎯 Recommended uses and limitations
- Office work and studies: Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, schoolwork, browsing, and family management, depending on the requirements of the versions used.
- Browsing and common multitasking: emails, multiple web pages, online services, and office applications; no number of tabs without slowdown is guaranteed with 8 GB of RAM.
- Small business: management and administrative tasks compatible with the machine's capabilities.
- Multimedia: playing videos and services like YouTube, Netflix, Tou.tv, or Disney+ depending on the browser, codec, drivers, and connection. No universally stutter-free 1080p playback promised.
- Remote work: online meetings and classes if the current application is compatible. Webcam, microphone, and speakers not listed as included; check especially the requirements of Zoom or Teams.
⚠️ Not intended for heavy workloads
Recent AAA games, professional 4K editing, heavy virtualization, or industrial 3D rendering. The SSD helps storage responsiveness, but does not modernize the graphics circuit or the drivers of this 2011 platform.
🎮 Games: realistic expectations
Without a dedicated graphics card, Intel HD Graphics 2000 strongly limits possibilities. No FPS results or test protocol per game is provided; the following examples are not a guarantee of compatibility with current versions.
- Light tracks: classic 2D games, some browser games, and retro emulators, to be checked according to their requirements.
- Examples cited in the listing: Stardew Valley, Terraria, Among Us, Minecraft Java, and League of Legends. Game version, graphics API, drivers, and resolution must be checked before counting on their operation; none of these titles are promised to run smoothly.
- Roblox: the older versions mentioned do not guarantee access to the current service. Check the current requirements.
- Not recommended with this configuration: Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone, GTA V, Valorant, Cyberpunk 2077, and modern AAA games.
This tower is not sold as a gaming PC.
🔧 Possibility of adding a graphics card
Have the workshop assess the addition of a graphics card. The reported free PCIe x16 slot is not enough to confirm compatibility. The following must be checked:
- The actual power and connectors of the power supply.
- The available dimensions in the case.
- The card's power consumption.
- BIOS compatibility.
- The availability of drivers for the operating system used.
No price or performance gain is guaranteed here. Have the configuration checked before buying a card.
💿 Software listed as preinstalled
The listing indicates a software library configured by the technician. Versions are not specified except for the operating system; no subscription or additional transfer rights are implied by the mere presence of software.
Microsoft Office Professional Plus
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and OneNote are listed. Version not specified; activation and perpetual license without a subscription are listed, with no proof of license provided here.
Antidote
Language assistance for French documents. Version and licensing terms not specified.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Reading, printing, and PDF form functions depending on the document and version.
Google Chrome
Browser for your searches and web services.
Microsoft Edge
Another browser listed as installed, with no promise of compatibility with all websites.
VLC Media Player
Plays many audio and video files, depending on the format and the machine's capabilities.
Windows and the installed programs are excluded from the store's hardware warranty.
✅ Workshop Testing and Preparation
- Opening and dusting the tower.
- Hardware inspection and component verification by the technician.
- Stress test listed in the listing; duration and numerical results not provided.
- Clean installation, configuration, activation, and system update listed.
- Installation and configuration of the indicated software library.
These workshop checks describe the product's preparation; they do not constitute an independent ASUS or Microsoft certification. Further updates may still be offered upon receipt.
📦 Included Accessories
⌨️ USB Keyboard
New standard keyboard listed as included.
🖱️ USB Mouse
New optical mouse listed as included.
🔌 Power Cable
Power cable included for the tower.
Plan for a monitor and the appropriate video cable: they are not listed as included. New Wi-Fi dongle available as an option for $15, separate from the basic accessories. Gigabit Ethernet listed for a wired connection.
📦 Fast shipping with tracking and enhanced protection. 🌍 Worldwide shipping, depending on the destinations and shipping options available for the order.
🛡️ Limited 30-Day Warranty
Starting from the billing date. Covers internal electronic hardware failures during normal use, according to the store's terms.
Service and Recourse
Original invoice required. Free repair of the covered defect, then an equivalent exchange if irreparable; store credit if no equivalent is available, with no cash refund according to the stated policy. Requests and follow-ups processed within 48 business hours; returns online at the customer's expense to Repentigny.
The 48-business-hour timeframe applies to the intake or follow-up, not necessarily a completed repair.
❌ Exclusions
- Windows and all installed programs, software bugs, and misconfigurations.
- Liquids, beverages, or excessive moisture.
- Drop, blow, impact, or physical breakage.
- Negligence, misuse, or lack of maintenance.
- Unauthorized hardware modifications, additions, or component changes without the technician's agreement.
- Modified, altered, or erased labels, markings, or serial numbers.
- Removed, cut, or broken security seals.
- Damage to ports, pins, and connections due to forced insertion or improper handling.
- External factors, including power surges, lightning, external short circuits, or environment-related overheating.
- Viruses, ransomware, or malware after receipt.
- Software, game, or peripheral incompatibility added after purchase.
- Data loss; regular backups are the user's responsibility.
- System reinstallation due to improper BIOS handling or partition erasure.
- Repair, opening, or intervention by an unauthorized third party.
- Inappropriate use, including intensive mining or overclocking.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start right away?
The system and listed software are prepared. Keyboard, mouse, and power cable are included; a compatible monitor and its cable are required, then a network connection for online services.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Not listed in the base configuration. Use Ethernet or choose the new $15 nano USB Wi-Fi dongle as an option.
Does the SSD boot in under 10 seconds?
No timing is provided. The SSD generally improves responsiveness compared to a mechanical drive, without a guaranteed precise duration.
Can I increase the memory?
The listing announces a maximum of 16 GB DDR3 across 2 slots. The distribution of the installed 8 GB is not specified; have the compatible sticks and necessary changes checked.
Can I add a graphics card?
One free PCIe x16 slot is listed. Have the space in the case, actual power and power supply connectors, BIOS, and drivers checked before any purchase.
Is it a good computer for recent games?
No. Intel HD Graphics 2000 is an old, integrated circuit. This tower is mainly intended for office work, the Internet, and everyday tasks.
Which Windows is installed?
Windows 11 Professional 64-bit in French, installed and activated according to the workshop's checks. English version of the system available upon request according to the listing.
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🔑 THE COMPUTER KEY — LOW-PRICE COMPUTER
🖥️ An affordable Core i7 tower for office work, studies, and daily tasks!
💰 $60 CAD
🛡️ Limited 30-day warranty
⌨️ New keyboard • 🖱️ New mouse • 🔌 Power cable included
📡 Nano USB Wi-Fi dongle optional: $15
Refurbished, cleaned, inspected, and tested product by our technician.
📍 423 boul. Lacombe, Repentigny, QC J5Z 1N9
📞 514-394-7794
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🕒 Tuesday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
