Used PC builds: What are they worth?

I picked up a power supply recently and was told it performs quite well, though that isn't really the point right now.
For the monitor, I'm looking at roughly $467. I believe that is a reasonable amount.

Build specs—around $1,000, plus the monitor is roughly $700. $267 I have absolutely no clue where you got $1,400 from—honestly, if you had that kind of cash lying around, you’d be buying a brand-new monitor that would blow that Samsung out of the water.

Honestly, you're overthinking things regarding swiftfalcon89—that power supply is actually quite decent. It was still hitting shelves fairly recently (around $117) and could easily handle a pretty solid mid-range build. You’d only run into trouble if you were trying to push some extreme, high-end setup...

As for the monitor, I can't tell you its exact resale value, but I am 100% certain you aren't going to get that much money for it. Nowadays, you can pick up a brand-new 22" model for about $110, and for $367 you can grab one with an IPS panel (brand new with a 3-year warranty)

EDIT—looks like Benjamin King2 beat me to it.

Timothy Kim60 said:Honestly, swiftfalcon89 is just pulling your leg—that power supply is actually decent. You could still find them in stores until fairly recently (around $117), and it should handle a pretty solid build. I wouldn't recommend it for anything extreme, though...

As for the monitor, I'm not entirely sure what its market value is, but I'm 100% certain you won't get that much money for it. These days, the cheapest new 22" model is about $110, and you can grab one with an IPS panel (brand new with a 3-year warranty) for $367.

EDIT—looks like Benjamin King2 beat me to it.

If he’s planning on building a rig from $2500, that power supply probably isn't going to cut it...

Well, it really depends on what he ends up picking

If that price tag includes a monitor, he should be more than fine

So, I'm thinking about grabbing this one myself... what’s wrong with it? Honestly, just go for that one.
+ As for the power supply, if it’s 500W it should be plenty, I guess, but if it isn't some high-quality unit, it might not last very long, so you'll probably end up needing to swap it out eventually.

I initially shared my thoughts on these $467 without much prior knowledge, but after doing some deeper research, I realize I’m actually closer to what Benjamin King2 suggested.
However, is that price $333 just for the entire setup?? Would I potentially get more if I sold the components individually? Any idea what they might go for?

EDIT: I still need to decide if including the monitor makes sense for this price point, which will clarify things. Once I decide, I'll start a new thread about component selection and everything else. For now, I just want to nail down the value of this computer, as that determines my total budget.

Call it $300 for the CPU and GPU, maybe another $100 for the RAM, and $200 for the motherboard—then just toss in some cheap little extras for a burner drive and a case. Honestly, you’ve got to sell this stuff off in pieces anyway, because calling a PC a "full configuration" when it doesn't even have a hard drive or a power supply is just being dishonest. 🙂

And you can probably even snag that same monitor for $167 on Craigslist.

Thanks for the help. I'll likely list everything on Craigslist soon at those prices. As for the monitor, I'm still weighing my options since they seem to go for anywhere between $50 and $100, so I'll aim for something in the middle. I think I'll hang onto the power supply; hopefully, it still has some life left in it. 🙂
I am also curious about those two coolers I mentioned. Is it worth keeping them for a future upgrade, like a faster CPU or a better GPU? If not, what kind of resale value could I expect for them?

You should definitely hang onto that monitor. There’s really no point in selling it just to turn around and buy something almost identical right away.

Brian James4 said:Alright, thanks for the hand. I’ll probably list this stuff on Craigslist soon at those prices—as for the monitor, I'll see; they go for anywhere from $50 to $100, so I'll aim somewhere in the middle. I'm keeping the power supply, too—hopefully, it's got enough life left in it to pull through. 🙂
Now I'm just wondering about those two coolers I mentioned—is it actually worth holding onto them for a newer, beefier CPU or GPU? If not, what kind of cash could I realistically grab for them?

You can definitely hang onto the Freezer—it's miles better than a basic stock cooler, and it'll actually handle an overclock if you decide to push things. That Accelero, though? It's pretty weak for anything remotely high-end. Besides, I don't think anyone is looking to buy an old GPU without a cooler attached anyway.

Timothy Kim60 said:You should definitely keep the monitor. It doesn't make sense to sell it now just to buy something similar later.

That was my initial thought, but the maximum resolution is only 1690x1050. I feel like I wouldn't be fully utilizing a high-end graphics card at that resolution. I'm not entirely sure if those two things are directly linked, but it seems likely. Plus, it lacks an HDMI port.

Regarding the coolers, I plan to sell the Accelero along with the GPU (which will allow me to bump up the price 😁), and I'll just move the Freezer over to whichever new CPU I end up getting.

What on earth do you need an HDMI cable for?

I went down a bit of a rabbit hole thinking there might be some actual difference, maybe something newer or improved. After doing a little digging, I realized they're essentially identical, aside from how HDMI handles audio. Let's just move past that then. xD
What's your take on this second reason?

You're thinking of DVI—it provides a much sharper image
As for resolution, 1080p is generally the sweet spot for high-end gaming rigs and serious graphics cards, though the resolution you're using isn't bad at all

Yes, I was referring to DisplayPort and HDMI.
I think I’ll go ahead and pick up a new monitor after all. It feels like I won't see much of a difference if I just upgrade my graphics card while sticking with my old screen. I really want to experience that visual jump.
At least now I have a clear picture of where I stand and how much cash I can pull in. I’m going to run the numbers one more time to see what my final budget looks like. Once that's settled, I’ll start a fresh thread so we don't clutter this one with estimates.
I hope to have it figured out soon. 😁

I know this might seem a little embarrassing, but I have one particular piece of ancient tech (honestly, I have several, but let’s use this as the prime example) that I’m hoping to get at least a fair price for:

Motherboard: p4vxasd2+
CPU: Pentium 4 2.6 GHz (Socket 478)
RAM: 1.25GB DDR1
GPU: GeForce 4 MX 440 64MB
HDD: 80GB
PSU: Generic 300W
CD/DVD Drive: Works perfectly
Monitor: 17'' CRT
Mouse and keyboard included
The whole setup runs smoothly. It would be perfect for someone looking for a dedicated media station to watch movies, a basic machine for light tasks, or even just to play some older retro games.

Please, go easy on me with the offers.

450-$167 for everyone... anything more than that is just wishful thinking

I was just sitting here wondering if I could actually get some cash for my old rig and parts to maybe upgrade to something newer without breaking the bank too much. Some of the stuff is a bit beat up, so I’m honestly not even sure if it’s worth selling individual pieces or if I should just dump the whole PC as parts—I guess I could use some advice there. Anyway, here is basically what I’ve got on hand right now:

Intel Core i5-750 3.2 ghz, LGA 1151, picked it up at Best Buy, I think it might still have like 2 years of warranty left
Intel NUC, LGA 1151 motherboard, grabbed it from Micro Center, probably has 2 years left on warranty
Cooler Master Hyper 212, bought at Best Buy, I think the warranty is either dead or almost gone
Crucial 4GB DDR3, bought from Newegg, looks like it’s got another year of warranty
Seagate Barracuda 500GB, NVMe, I can't find the receipt, but it should be under warranty for at least another year
EVGA GTX 450 2GB, bought at Best Buy, about 6 months of warranty left
Corsair VS500, no receipt and no warranty
EVGA 500 W1, bought at Best Buy, don't have the receipt, but I'm pretty sure the warranty is still valid
Fractal Design Define, bought on Amazon, warranty's expired, and the plastic around the FireWire port is busted, plus the dust filter on the front vent ripped out
Antec case, bought at Best Buy, it arrived broken from the shop and they wouldn't honor the warranty because it was "mechanical damage," so I had to glue it back together myself
Corsair AF120 120mm fans and Corsair AF140 140mm fans, bought at Best Buy, warranty is gone
Dell DVD Writer, it died on me, and I really don't feel like dealing with the hassle of a return, even though it's under warranty and from Best Buy
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Logitech webcam C270 HD, bought at Best Buy, has the receipt and about a year of warranty left
Bose QuietComfort headphones, bought at Best Buy, comes with the receipt and warranty
Sony Trinitron 17", warranty's expired
IBM System/360 Samsung SyncMaster, black, flat screen, warranty's expired
Microsoft IntelliMouse, USB, warranty's expired
Razer DeathAdder, warranty's expired
Micro Center USB surge protector, 5 outlets, warranty's expired

So, yeah, that’s basically everything I’m lugging around. I’d honestly love to just get rid of all of it in one go. Maybe I’ll hang onto the 21" CRT and one of the power supplies so I don't have to buy new ones right away. What do you guys think I should do with all this junk?

Hey, quick question—what's this rig worth right now? Thinking about offloading it before I grab something new, or maybe just passing it down to a family member 🙂

Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 CPU
ASUS P5K motherboard
4 GB DDR2 RAM
AMD Radeon HD 3870 GPU
700 GB Seagate SATA HDD
IDE optical drive
Fortron 400PNF PSU
Some random Gigabyte case with one fan