Posts by Donna White30

Larry Ortiz5 said:From what I can gather—though I'm certainly no expert here—it seems like HE actually has the option to pick it up for $167. 🤔

If I can snag it for $167, assuming the RAM stays at 4 gigs, he’ll let it go for $233
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The real question—and this is where I get a bit stuck—is whether 3 gigs of RAM will actually cut it for running AutoCAD 2014 and Google Earth... you know, just basic stuff?

Core 2 Duo EG420
3GB RAM
320 GB HDD
NVIDIA 7900 GS
DVD/RW
ASUS PFB DELUXE
Antec 500W case
Windows 7 Office 2007
Dual-core processor

(Note: keyboard, mouse, and monitor aren't included)
I’d also get the Windows and Office installation media—though, let's be honest, they're definitely bootleg versions.

Is this used rig actually worth anything $167?

Since this is just for home use—meaning I can get away with whatever I want without anyone breathing down my neck—it shouldn't be an issue at all...

Larry Ortiz5 said:The police aren't going to kick down your door just because you're running a pirated version of Windows and Office—honestly, I don't think they even care about that level of stuff—but if you haven't actually activated them, you'll be dealing with those constant, annoying pop-ups telling you to activate...

Apparently, there’s some talk that AutoCAD might actually ping your location over the internet if it isn't a legitimate license...🤷

Benjamin King2 said:A couple hundred bucks? Look, if we're talking about a Celeron 420, then it’s basically worthless—just some single-core junk that isn't even fit for basic web browsing. Besides, the processor you listed doesn't even exist. And the motherboard is a P5B deluxe.

Regarding your last point, feel free to elaborate a bit—what exactly do you define as "smart"?

Thanks!

Honestly, my biggest fear is being exposed online as some casual user who just sticks to basic Windows, Office, and AutoCAD...

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone could give me a ballpark figure on what a used PC with these specific components might be worth on today's market:

C2D EG420
4GB RAM
320 GB HDD
NVIDIA 7900 GS
DVD/RW
ASUS PFB DELUXE
Antec Case 500W
Windows 7 and Office 2007

(Note—this doesn't include the keyboard, mouse, or monitor)

Also—and I'll be honest here—is it even remotely a good idea to go down the rabbit hole of using some pirated version of Windows or Office that might come bundled with it?