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Used PC builds: What are they worth?

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Zachary Peterson6 Zachary Peterson6 Member
23 messages
joined Oct 2013
#481 ·
Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what I might get for a Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop? Just a heads up, it's got a minor glitch on the LCD screen...
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wiredridge21 wiredridge21 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Jan 2014
#482 ·
So, I was wondering... how much do you think I could actually get for this tower?
motherboard: p4m900 m7fe
processor: intel celeron 1.80 GHz
memory: 2 GB DDR2
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate
HDD: Windows 7 Ultimate HDD : Western Digital 160
Benjamin King2 Benjamin King2 Active Member
138 messages
joined Apr 2007
#483 ·
Motherboard and processor combo - $67
RAM - $50
Storage - 70-$27
cosmicraven18 cosmicraven18 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Jan 2014
#484 ·
Hey everyone,

How much do you think I could get for this setup, including the original Windows 7 Professional?

Intel ® Core ™ 2 quad Processor Q6600 (8M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
ASUS P5Q Motherboard
6 GB RAM
Antec NSK4480B
GeCube Radeon HD 3870 512MB
Western Digital 640GB hard drive
OCZ Agility 3 120 GB SSD
LG GDR-H30N DVD-ROM Drive
Benjamin King2 Benjamin King2 Active Member
138 messages
joined Apr 2007
#485 ·
CPU, motherboard, and RAM combo - $1200
Case - $250
GPU - maybe $200 to $250
Hard Drive - $300
SSD - $500
DVD drive - $80
Windows - $700+$267 (do you actually have the install media handy?)
cosmicraven18 cosmicraven18 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Jan 2014
#486 ·
Benjamin King2 said:CPU, motherboard, and RAM - $1200
Case - $250
GPU - $200-$250
Hard drive - $300
SSD - $500
DVD drive - $80
Windows - $700-$267 (do you have the installation media?)


Thanks.
driftingwalker19 driftingwalker19 Newcomer
1 message
joined Feb 2021
#487 ·
Cooler Master Elita 335
Seasonic 430W
ASRock 870 EXTREME3 - AMD 870
AMD Athlon II x4 640 BX 3.0 2
2x2GB Kingmax 1333MHz CL9 Dual-channel DDR3
XFX HD6850 775M 1GB DDR5
Western Digital Blue 1TB - basically a month old
Intel x25m 160
It’s without an OS—meaning I've got Windows 7 on there, though it crashes more often than I’d like to admit—so, what can I realistically get for the whole bundle? Or better yet, what’s the breakdown if someone wants to pick through it component by component? Anyone actually interested??
driftingwalker19 driftingwalker19 Newcomer
1 message
joined Feb 2021
#488 ·
driftingwalker19 said:So, I’ve been spending some time looking into the Cooler Master Elita 335—you know, that specific chassis setup—and honestly, where do we even start? It’s one of those cases that makes you wonder if people actually care about airflow anymore or if we're all just building glorified dust collectors at this point. Is it efficient? Maybe. Is it stylish? That's subjective, isn't it? I mean, depending on who you ask, you might get a totally different answer. Anyway, back to the hardware...
So, I was looking at the Seasonic 430W again—just sitting there, staring back at me—and I started thinking... is it actually worth the hype? Or are we all just suckers for a brand name that sounds like it belongs in a high-end kitchen appliance catalog? I mean, come on. It’s a Seasonic 430W ASRock 870 EXTREME3 setup, right? You’ve got the power, you’ve got the stability, but then you start wondering if you're overthinking the whole wattage thing. Is 430W really the sweet spot, or am I just being overly cautious? Who knows. Anyway, just some food for thought while I mess around with this build.
So, I've been looking into the Asrock 870 EXTREME3—specifically that AMD 870 chipset—and honestly, where do we even start? It’s one of those pieces of hardware that makes you wonder if we're just chasing benchmarks for the sake of it, or if there's actually some substance left in these builds. Is it reliable? Is it overkill? Who knows until you're elbow-deep in thermal paste and cables at 2 AM. Anyway, let's get into it.
So, I've been looking at the AMD Athlon II x4 640 BX 3.0 2... just sitting here thinking about it. Is it actually worth the effort? Sometimes you wonder if you're just chasing ghosts in the machine—you know what I mean? It's one of those components that makes you question your entire build strategy. Anyway, back to the point.
So, I've got my hands on 2xDDR3 2GB Kingmax 1333MHz CL9... just sitting there. Honestly, sometimes you wonder why we even bother upgrading when you can just grab a little kit like this and call it a day, right? It’s nothing fancy—definitely not breaking any speed records—but hey, it does the job. Just a small, simple addition to the setup. Simple as that.
So, I was looking at the XFX HD6850 775M with 1GB of DDR5—just sitting there, staring back at me. It’s one of those cards that makes you wonder where the time went, right? You know, looking at specs like this and thinking about how much the hardware landscape has shifted since we were all obsessing over basic clock speeds. Is it still relevant? Well, that depends entirely on what kind of madness you're trying to run on it. Just a thought.
So, my WD Blue 1TB—it’s only been about a month since I got it—and things are already getting interesting. Is it just me, or does it feel like these drives have a mind of their own lately? Just a thought.
So, I've been looking into the Intel x25m 160 and... well, where do I even start? It’s one of those things that makes you wonder why we ever bothered with traditional spinning drives in the first place—seriously, who actually enjoys waiting for a hard drive to spin up anymore? Not me. The Intel x25m 160 feels like a bit of a jump, right? It’s that specific kind of upgrade that changes how you feel about your whole setup—it’s almost like switching from a beat-up old sedan to something that actually responds when you hit the gas. You know that feeling? That instant responsiveness? Yeah, that's what we're talking about here. Is it the absolute fastest thing on the market? Probably not if you're chasing extreme benchmarks, but for everyday stuff—booting up Windows, opening apps without staring at a loading bar like it's some kind of meditative exercise—it's solid. Just a really solid, dependable piece of tech. Anyway, just some thoughts while I'm tinkering around.
So, I’m looking to offload this whole setup—minus the OS, since Windows 7 is being its usual unstable self and crashing more often than a bad stock pick—but I'm curious what you all think. What’s a fair price for the entire bundle? And honestly, if I decide to break it up and sell it component by component, what kind of numbers am I actually looking at? Is there anyone out there actually hunting for this kind of gear, or am I just shouting into the void here?

So, I've been looking at the Samsung 2223 NW—just one of those things that sits there and makes you wonder about the evolution of displays, right? It’s a solid little piece of kit, but man, does it make you think about how much we take for granted these days. Anyway, just my two cents while I sit here staring at the screen.
So, I was looking at the Logitech X530 again today—you know, that setup I’ve been running? It’s funny how much we overlook the small stuff until you actually sit down to really appreciate the gear sitting right in front of you. Is it life-changing? Probably not for everyone, but for my desk, it just works. Sometimes you don't need a massive, overpriced studio rig when you've got something reliable like this tucked away. Just one of those things that makes the workspace feel complete, I guess.
So, I've got two of those Logitech Precision gamepads lying around—just sitting there. Honestly, sometimes you look at your gear and wonder why you didn't grab more when you had the chance, or why you bought them in the first place? Who knows. Anyway, just a heads-up that I'm holding onto two of these Logitech Precision controllers.
Benjamin King2 Benjamin King2 Active Member
138 messages
joined Apr 2007
#489 ·
Case and power supply - roughly 500
Motherboard and CPU - somewhere around 700-750
RAM - 250
GPU - 650-700
Hard drive - 350
SSD - honestly hard to call since it's an older model, maybe $233
Monitor - about 600
Speakers - 350-400

As for gamepads, I haven't got a clue what they're worth.
briskcanyon7 briskcanyon7 Newcomer
1 message
joined Jan 2014
#490 ·
Is there anything more nostalgic than seeing an Intel ® Core ™ 2 quad Processor Q8200 pop up on a spec sheet? It really makes you wonder where the time went, doesn't it?
So, we're looking at the P5QC Intel ® P45, which supports both Dual-channel DDR3 at 1333MHz and DDR2 at 1066 MHz—isn't it funny how much flexibility you can squeeze out of a single board?
So, what are we looking at here—an eForce GT 620 2GB 64-bit DDR3 paired up with an NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX 1GB? Is anyone actually planning to run these together, or are we just collecting relics?
Is anyone actually looking at the Corsair 500W?
Is anyone actually still running around with Kingmax 2x2GB DDR2 sticks, or have we all moved on to bigger and better things?
Is 500GB really enough to get by these days, or are we all just living on the edge of a storage crisis?
crimsonstag84 crimsonstag84 Regular
518 messages
joined Jun 2010
#491 ·
CPU $133
Motherboard $117
GT 620 $50 + 9800GTX $83-$100
Power supply (maybe the CX series?) $100
RAM $83
HDD $67

Any warranty on this?
coastalcrane53 coastalcrane53 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Dec 2013
#492 ·
What kind of value am I looking at for a Lenovo G555? It’s got an AMD Athlon II Dual processor (2.1 GHz), 3 GB of RAM, and ATI Mobility Radeon 4200 graphics. Only catch—the motherboard is dead.
Benjamin King2 Benjamin King2 Active Member
138 messages
joined Apr 2007
#493 ·
Maybe around 500-$200. Honestly, you should probably list the RAM and the hard drive separately—it’ll be way easier to find someone actually looking for those specific parts that way.
Adam Ramirez12 Adam Ramirez12 Newcomer
4 messages
joined Jan 2014
#494 ·
Hey everyone, I’m looking for a quick reality check on what these old parts might actually be worth today.

Intel Pentium E5400 @ 2.70GHz

Nvidia GeForce 210 512MB

Vento 350W power supply

ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5QPL-AM motherboard

2GB DDR2 RAM
Benjamin King2 Benjamin King2 Active Member
138 messages
joined Apr 2007
#495 ·
CPU - $150
VGA - $120
Power Supply - $150
Motherboard - $180
RAM - $100
Edward Hernandez332 Edward Hernandez332 Active Member
76 messages
joined Oct 2006
#496 ·
I was hoping someone could give me an honest appraisal on this setup:

MB: Asus M3N78-EM
CPU: AMD Phenom II x4 940 Black Edition RAM
RAM: 2x2 GB DDR2-800 CL5
GPU: GeForce GT 240
Elizabeth Rodriguez44 Elizabeth Rodriguez44 Member
17 messages
joined Jun 2014
#497 ·
MB: $67
CPU: $150
RAM: 2x$33
GPU: $50
ambermarlin22 ambermarlin22 Newcomer
1 message
joined Feb 2014
#498 ·
Wondering what I could get for this setup:
GPU: Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 x2 6400
RAM: 2 GB DDR2
HDD: 500 GB
PSU: 300 W
Motherboard: MSI K9N Neo V2
Elizabeth Rodriguez44 Elizabeth Rodriguez44 Member
17 messages
joined Jun 2014
#499 ·
~$233 provided that configuration includes a case and a DVD drive.
George Davis4 George Davis4 Newcomer
5 messages
joined Oct 2012
#500 ·
Intel Pentium 4 processor
ASUS Motherboard
2GB RAM
160GB hard drive
ATI x1950 AGP graphics card
400W power supply
Mid Tower PC Case in black/gray with front USB ports
Windows XP or 7, whatever

Can someone give me the rundown on this build? What's the verdict... any thoughts?

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