Used PC builds: What are they worth?

Just assume you're getting about half of what you actually paid for it.

Timothy Kim60 said:Just value it at half of what you actually paid.

I didn't pay for it, so how should I know? 🙂

It's hard to say for sure...

Let's look at it this way: if someone wants a laptop specifically for gaming for $1267, they could pick up a unit with a noticeably better GPU—like an MX150—but you won't find the 4c8t, 16GB RAM, SSD+HDD combo, or that 17.3" IPS screen unless it's brand new with a full warranty. If they need a more powerful CPU for $1467, they're looking at laptops with an i5-8250U, which still lacks the SSD+HDD setup and 16GB of RAM, though again, it comes new and under warranty. For $1533, you're seeing the same CPU paired with an MX150 and so on. So, in my opinion, maybe $3,500-$$1333 is the ceiling given everything else included. It’s worth the money, but potential buyers have plenty of other solid options out there.

Timothy Kim60 said:It's hard to say...

Suppose you're looking at gaming for $1267. You might grab a laptop with a noticeably better GPU—like an MX150—but without the 4C/8T, 16GB RAM, or the SSD+HDD combo, even if it has a 17.3" IPS screen. Plus, it would be brand new with a warranty. If you need a stronger CPU for $1467, you're looking at laptops with an i5-8250U, still lacking the SSD/HDD and 16GB RAM, yet again brand new with a warranty. For $1533, it’s the same CPU paired with an MX150. So, in my opinion, maybe $3,500 is the ceiling, $1333 given everything else included. It holds some value, but potential buyers have plenty of other paths to take.

Right. This isn't really built for gaming; it's more of a reliable business machine designed to avoid stuttering. That was my only question. Thanks.

Could I get a reality check on what this Apple Mac Pro "Eight Core" 2.8 from 2008 is worth?

Everything is functional, though there's one glaring catch—it’s currently missing a graphics card.

Here are the specs:
https://everymac.com/systems/apple/m...008-specs.html

A few deviations from the original factory specs:
It’s running two drives, a 500GB and a 320GB,
And it's packed with 24GB of RAM, specifically 4x 4GB and 4x 2GB sticks (DDR2 800MHz).

What kind of price should I be looking at for this collection of parts? I've got an Asus P8H61-M LX3 plus R2, an Intel Core i3-3240, a Palit GTX 260, some 4GB DDR3, and a 400W 80+ power supply.

What would be a realistic price for selling this PC as a complete build? Or maybe by individual parts, though I suppose that second option isn't particularly appealing.

Case: Rajintek Metis
CPU: Intel Core i3-6098P, 3600 MHz (36 x 100)
Motherboard: MSI H110I Pro (MS-7995
RAM: Kingston HyperX KHX2400C12D4/4GX 4 GB DDR4-2133
RAM: Kingston HyperX KHX2400C12D4/4GX 4 GB DDR4-2133
GPU: GeForce GTX 1050 (2 GB)
Hard Drive: Intel SSDSC2BW120H6 (120 GB, SATA-III)
Hard Drive: Samsung MZVLW128HEGR-00000 (128 GB, PCI-E 3.0 x4)
Liquid Cooling: LC POWER LC-CC-120-LiCo
PSU: Corsair VS 550

I am switching over to Ryzen. I haven't decided on which specific components yet, which is why I'm selling this.

Honestly, you'll get more bang for your buck if you hoard as much as possible for the new build and just sell off the rest piece by piece.

You've got the RAM, the drives, the case. If that GTX1050 still does the job for you, hang onto it. Right now, anything better than that is priced way above what they're actually worth.
The PSU isn't top-tier, but it's usable if you want to keep it.

You aren't going to make much flipping the motherboard and CPU—maybe $200—but you'll save a ton on everything else.
I'm guessing the cooler won't work with a Ryzen, but double-check that first.

P.S. Whatever you do, wait for the 2000 series Ryzen to drop in a month or two. See what the new tech looks like before deciding whether to grab the latest thing or pick up the current gen while it's cheap.

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It isn't urgent. This setup serves me fine for now, though I'll probably need a new motherboard, CPU, and liquid cooling once finals wrap up.
I haven't looked into the new 2000 series yet, so I guess I'll just wait.
Thanks for the info.

Yeah, a new series is dropping soon on a refreshed manufacturing process, which should bump performance up by about 5-15%.
The rest of your build looks fine. We'll know more once the new lineup hits the shelves. Current motherboards will support them anyway, so grabbing a CPU and board—whether it's current gen or the new stuff—won't be an issue.

With overclocking, a Ryzen won't pull more than 100W, so you don't strictly need liquid cooling. A decent air cooler in the 20-$100 range can pretty much handle whatever a Ryzen throws at it.

The new Ryzen 5 2600 (6 cores) will likely be the go-to budget king again at around $150-$533 or something along those lines, paired with a B350/B450 board for maybe $60-$267.

LC Power is actually including the AM4 bracket, so you're all set on the cooling side (you can probably find more specifics on their official website)

Note AM4 sockets:
Mounting hardware for AM4 sockets is currently available at no extra cost!
Please reach out to our support team at service@lc-power.com.

I’m looking to sell just the CPU and the motherboard. For the CPU, maybe $350$133 tops—the real headache is finding a new G4560 since it's basically identical to the $150 newer model—and for the motherboard, maybe $67
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Anyway, there are several ITX AM4 boards out there right now, so you shouldn't run into any issues searching for one.

Timothy Kim60 said:I guess LC power is sending out an AM4 bracket, so you can probably stick with your current cooling setup (check their website for more details maybe)

Maybe just sell the CPU and motherboard. For the CPU, maybe $350$133 max—though a new G4560 might be an issue since it's basically identical and $150 brand new—for the motherboard, maybe $67

Anyway, you have a few mini ITX AM4 boards on hand, so it shouldn't be much of a problem

Well, that's good news regarding the AM4 water cooling bracket.
In the end, I'll just be left with the motherboard and the CPU.

Thanks, guys.

Core i7-3930K + ASUS RAMPAGE IV formula

What’s the total damage if I take the whole set?

Also, what kind of price are we looking at for the

AMD FX-6300
Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P
LC Power LC-CC-95
?

AMD FX 8300 8 core processor at 3.30ghz

ASUS am3+cpu supporting DirectX 10 pcie 2.0

8gb Kingston HyperX RAM

AMD RADEON R9 380 4gb

We don't know which motherboard you're working with, so give us the full model name. As for the CPU, let's say you're looking at roughly $133 as a realistic ceiling. People always try to ask for more, but honestly, for that kind of cash, you can step up to a modern platform
.
RAM should fetch around 200-$83
.
Regarding the GPU, given how the market is acting right now, you might be able to push for 900-$333
.

Not much, maybe about $50

If you bundle the CPU, motherboard, and RAM together for $267, for instance, I think you'll actually move them quickly.

Hey everyone, I picked up this PC just a month ago, but I've realized it's actually more than I need right now. I'm looking to offload it, so I was wondering if anyone could give me a realistic idea of what I could get for this setup:
Asus Prime z270-k
CPU G4560 3,5 Ghz
DDDR4 8 gb(2400 MHz)
Kingston SSD 120Gb
MSI RX580 8 GB armor OC x2 Facal Desing
Focusred
Forton 600W, HyperM semi-modular

Thanks in advance!

Adam Ramirez12 said:Hey guys, I picked up this PC about a month ago this year, but I realized I don't really need it anymore. Looking to let it go, so I was wondering what a fair price would be for this setup:
Asus Prime z270-k $167
CPU G4560 3.5 GHz $83
DDR4 8GB (2400 MHz) $133
Kingston SSD 120GB $150-$67
MSI RX580 8 GB armor OC x2 ~$3000-$1167
Facal Desing focus G red $67
Forton 600W, HyperM semi-modular $100

Thanks in advance!

Roughly speaking, though maybe someone else can refine those numbers.

I find myself wondering how you can justify such a high valuation for an RX 580? One could easily purchase entirely new, superior models that come with a full three-year warranty for somewhere between $2,800 and $967, though even that seems quite steep if we are being honest. In my estimation, that specific card is worth, at most, $600. Furthermore, an SSD would run about $130-$$50, and a motherboard would be roughly $233.

Samuel Castillo49 said:Why on earth are you pricing an RX 580 that high? You can pick up newer, better models with a full 3-year warranty for $280-$$967—and even then, that's pushing it. That card is worth maybe $600 at best. An SSD is about $130-$$50, and the motherboard is $233.

Assuming we're talking about two cards here (since it says x2)