Just don’t expect easy upgrades or high-quality hardware inside in the future.
1.Pricing, specs, and availability2.What you’ll like3.What you won’t like4.Competition5.Should you buy it?
I knew what I was getting into with Acer’s Aspire TC-1775.
The front ports on the Aspire TC-1775 are handy for removable storage, audio, and USB-C accessories.
Acer supplied Windows Central with a review unit of its Aspire TC-1775 desktop PC.
No matter where you buy the TC-1775, it includes a wired keyboard and a wired mouse.
I recommend keeping an eye out for further discounts via coupon boxes on the retailer product pages.
Those deals have again dried up at the time of writing, but you might get lucky.
There’s also the TC-1775-UR12 model with specs similar to 16GB of RAM.
It’s lightweight and compact, with clean lines and a functional port layout.
A large vent provides ample air for the CPU cooler inside.(Image credit: Future | Cale Hunt)
Wireless connectivity is reliable and fast thanks to aWi-Fi 6EM.2 card inside.
This also delivers modern Bluetooth 5.3 for your wireless accessories.
It has a base 65W TDP, and it includes integrated UHD Graphics 730.
The rear ports aren’t bad, but I’d prefer more than the USB-A 2.0 standard.(Image credit: Future | Cale Hunt)
My review unit has 8GB of DDR5-4800MHz RAM, as well as a 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
It provided snappy performance for my workflow, and it translates well to home office work and student homework.
True, it’s nothing special, but it gets the job done at a low price.
The Aspire TC-1775’s internals are a mess, but the CPU keeps its cool under load.
I ran an extended full-system stress test in which there were no signs of thermal issues.
The Core i5-14400 chip is cooled by a basic fan, but it’s enough to prevent any throttling.
I ran an extended full-system stress test in which there were no signs of thermal issues.
Acer Aspire TC-1775-UR11 CrossMark benchmark results(Image credit: Future)
The system runs on a 300W PSU that’s enough for a system without a discrete GPU.
What’s going on with 13th and 14th Gen Intel instability issues?
That issue is compounded by the non-existent optical drive’s mounting bracket extending out over the motherboard.
Acer Aspire TC-1775-UR11 CDM disk benchmark results(Image credit: Future)
All you really need to add is agood PC monitorto get going.
TheAYANEO Retro Mini PC we favorably reviewedis another great option if you’d like to focus more on gaming.
Be sure to check out more of ourfavorite all-in-one PCsif this design appeals to you.
Acer Aspire TC-1775-UR11 3DMark Time Spy benchmark results(Image credit: Future)
Acer Aspire TC-1775: Should you buy it?
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It’s great for casual use, including streaming, homework, email, web browsing, andMicrosoft Officetasks.
Acer Aspire TC-1775-UR11 Geekbench 6 benchmark results(Image credit: Future)
It’ll even handle some of my favorite light games like Minecraft, Stardew Valley, and Terraria.
Even the AYANEO Retro Mini PC I recommend above as an alternative can double up on gaming performance.
Yep, that’s the M.2 SSD buried behind the unused optical drive mounting bracket.(Image credit: Future | Cale Hunt)
The M.2 WLAN chip is easily accessible.(Image credit: Future | Cale Hunt)
The Aspire TC-1775 has space for a couple of extra HDDs inside.(Image credit: Future | Cale Hunt)
AYANEO’s Retro Mini PC is an affordable AMD-powered alternative to the Aspire TC-1775.
Acer’s Aspire TC-1775-UR11 is far from perfect, but at $440 with a discount it’s very hard to beat for budget shoppers.
