Used PC builds: What are they worth?
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#202 ·
crogamer -
cpu $67
gpu $33
ram 100-$43
motherboard—honestly, I haven't a clue, just aiming for $50 max
These are realistic prices, though many people would try to ask for more (it’s just a question of whether they could actually find a buyer)
cpu $67
gpu $33
ram 100-$43
motherboard—honestly, I haven't a clue, just aiming for $50 max
These are realistic prices, though many people would try to ask for more (it’s just a question of whether they could actually find a buyer)
#203 ·
Timothy Kim60 said:crogamer -
cpu $67
gpu $33
ram 100-$43
motherboard - no clue, just guessing $50 max
those prices are realistic, though some people would ask for more (question is if they could actually sell it)
agreed
#204 ·
Anonymous said:So, I’ve been staring at this ASUS M2N-SLI deluxe Kingmax 2 lately—just sitting there on the bench—and honestly, it’s a trip. It’s one of those boards that really makes you think about how much hardware changes in what feels like a heartbeat. You look at the specs, you look at the layout, and you just realize we're living in a very specific era of PC building. It’s got that certain... presence. Not necessarily "modern powerhouse" presence, but more like "I know exactly what I am" presence. Anyway, just some thoughts while I tinker around.
Kingmax 2GB 800MHz DDR2
I can't quite remember if I was looking at the AMD Athlon 64 dual Core 2400 or the 2600—it’s one of those things that slips your mind right when you need it—but either way, they're both interesting little chips.
So, my Nvidia 8500 is basically running a sauna in here—it’s overheating like crazy.
150
120
150
100 (though if you ask me, I’d just toss that junk straight into the trash)
#207 ·
Is it actually worth ditching my desktop for a laptop?
My current rig is running an Intel Core 2 Duo 5000+ dual core at 2.6hz
with an nvidia geforce 9600 gt 512
and 2 gb of ram
power supply is 430 w
running on a 22 inch monitor
The laptop I'm looking at:
http://www.bestbuy.com/Fujitsu-LIFEBOOK...lo-257778.aspx
It still has two years left on the warranty
My current rig is running an Intel Core 2 Duo 5000+ dual core at 2.6hz
with an nvidia geforce 9600 gt 512
and 2 gb of ram
power supply is 430 w
running on a 22 inch monitor
The laptop I'm looking at:
http://www.bestbuy.com/Fujitsu-LIFEBOOK...lo-257778.aspx
It still has two years left on the warranty
#208 ·
If you're asking specifically about gaming, I’d definitely stick with a desktop—you just can't get that kind of performance out of a laptop. Plus, with a PC, you always have the freedom to swap out your graphics card, upgrade to a beefier power supply, or add more RAM. Even with a laptop, you might be able to bump up the memory, but it's nothing compared to what you can do with a full tower.
#209 ·
Larry Ortiz5 said:
| If we’re strictly talking about gaming, I’d stick with a desktop setup because you just can’t get a real session going on a laptop like this... you won't find that kind of performance... whereas with a PC, you always have the option to swap out the GPU, upgrade to a beefier power supply, or throw in more RAM, and even with a laptop, you might be able to bump up the memory at least... |
#210 ·
And honestly, it really comes down to personal preference—I’d probably just leave it as is since the impact is much stronger that way.
#211 ·
Are you actually looking for portability or something? I mean—you’re trading in a high-end rig for something way weaker—I just don't see how that makes any sense for you.
#212 ·
Benjamin King2;44925956 said:Do you actually need a laptop for portability or something? I mean, you're trading in a beefier desktop for something weaker, so I don't really see the upside here...]
Yeah, I definitely need the laptop, and honestly, this looks like a solid deal to me... I can't imagine finding a way to get something more powerful than this under these circumstances...
#213 ·
You didn't give me much detail regarding the PC specs—like the power supply, the case, or the storage—but I'll give you a ballpark estimate. The tower alone is worth roughly $333. It really depends on the specifics, especially the monitor. If it isn't a high-end model with an IPS panel, you're looking at the cheapest new 22" displays priced under $233. Given that, trading up for that laptop makes sense if you can swap it, provided you're looking at the price point rather than gaming performance, as others have already pointed out. Otherwise, you could easily find a brand new machine with 4GB of RAM for about $833 at a place like Best Buy
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#214 ·
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.10GHz, dual core
AMD690GM-M2, sAM2, AMD 690G
2GB Kingmax DDR2
320 GB Seagate HDD, 16MB
Mode Com midi tower Step 407, 400w
ATI Radeon HD5670 1GB V2 VTX 3D PCI-E
Samsung Optical Drive - Verbatim Dual Layer, 18x, retail, black
Sony Digital TV card, DVB-T & analog
Could someone give me a rough estimate of what this setup is worth?
If I missed any details, please ask.
Thanks. 🙂
AMD690GM-M2, sAM2, AMD 690G
2GB Kingmax DDR2
320 GB Seagate HDD, 16MB
Mode Com midi tower Step 407, 400w
ATI Radeon HD5670 1GB V2 VTX 3D PCI-E
Samsung Optical Drive - Verbatim Dual Layer, 18x, retail, black
Sony Digital TV card, DVB-T & analog
Could someone give me a rough estimate of what this setup is worth?
If I missed any details, please ask.
Thanks. 🙂
#216 ·
anyone want to give me a ballpark on what this rig is worth?
cpu- core 2 duo e8400
mobo- ASUS P5G41T-M LX3
ram- 4gb ddr3 kingston
hdd- 160gb Seagate Barracuda sata2
psu- 400w ms platinum
case- deluxe build with internal temp readout and fan control... thanks ☕
cpu- core 2 duo e8400
mobo- ASUS P5G41T-M LX3
ram- 4gb ddr3 kingston
hdd- 160gb Seagate Barracuda sata2
psu- 400w ms platinum
case- deluxe build with internal temp readout and fan control... thanks ☕
#219 ·
It’s easily worth at least $700, excluding the case—and since I have no clue what kind of chassis we're dealing with here, I wouldn't want to give you an inaccurate estimate. Just wait for Fosna to give you a precise valuation.
Look, here’s the bottom line: that power supply is absolute junk—it’s barely worth fifty bucks. The hardware itself is dated and honestly feels a bit ancient by today's standards. On the bright side, the RAM still holds its own, and the processor is actually decent enough for what we consider modern performance. But the real issue is... $100 I just picked up a new Celeron from the shop that’s actually a bit of an upgrade. The motherboard is decent enough, though it’s running on an outdated socket—nothing too surprising, really.
Look, here’s the bottom line: that power supply is absolute junk—it’s barely worth fifty bucks. The hardware itself is dated and honestly feels a bit ancient by today's standards. On the bright side, the RAM still holds its own, and the processor is actually decent enough for what we consider modern performance. But the real issue is... $100 I just picked up a new Celeron from the shop that’s actually a bit of an upgrade. The motherboard is decent enough, though it’s running on an outdated socket—nothing too surprising, really.
#220 ·
northernbison64 said:why is it so low though???
I mean, look—it’s worth about that much because it's ancient tech and you can't really upgrade anything on it.
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