As an Amazon Associate, TechVideos.net earns from qualifying purchases. The Acer Aspire TC-780-UR11 desktop is powered by an Intel Core i7-7700 quad‑core processor running at 3.6 GHz, with Hyper‑Threading enabled for a total of eight threads. This configuration makes it well suited for multitasking and content creation. The system comes equipped with 8 GB of memory and a 1 TB 7200 RPM hard drive. I purchased this PC just over a month ago, and it has been running flawlessly. Initially, I was considering one of Acer’s lower‑cost systems, starting with the i5‑6400 and later the i5‑7400 models. While researching those options, I came across this i7‑7700 version at an excellent price—under $700. At that cost, I simply could not have built a comparable system myself for less money.
Before buying, I thought I had a good idea of what to expect inside the case. I had watched several teardown and review videos of similar Acer i5 systems on YouTube channels such as Tech Deals and Lon.TV, both of which provide excellent coverage of Acer’s budget desktops. I was fully prepared to use one of the Acer i5 machines as my budget content‑creator PC—until I discovered Acer’s newer i7‑7700 offering. After a month of use, my plan is to gradually upgrade this system to better suit my needs. The upgrades I have in mind include adding another 8 GB of memory, installing an EVGA GTX 1050 2 GB graphics card, and adding M.2 storage. These upgrades would complete my vision of an affordable yet capable content‑creation PC. Before purchasing any additional components, however, I wanted to confirm exactly what hardware and expansion options are available inside the case. That’s the reason for this video—to show you what’s actually inside this Acer i7 system.
Based on Acer’s published specifications, I expect to find a single 8 GB memory module with an open slot available for a second 8 GB stick. I’m also looking for a PCI‑Express x16 slot for a graphics card, a PCI‑Express x1 slot, and an M.2 connector for faster storage. I’ve chosen the EVGA GTX 1050 specifically because of its low cost and modest power requirements. The system’s power supply is rated at only 300 watts, and I don’t expect to find any unused auxiliary power connectors inside the case. In the video, we open up the system and take a close look at what’s actually inside to see how well it matches Acer’s specifications and how upgrade‑friendly this desktop really is.