Used PC builds: What are they worth?

Adam Ramirez12 said:...
MSI RX580 8 GB armor OC x2 Facal Desing > x2 <
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Samuel Castillo49 said:Why are you valuing the RX580 so high? You can pick up newer, better models with a 3-year warranty for around $2800-$967 though even that's a stretch. That card is worth $600 at best. The SSD is about $130-$50, and the motherboard is $233.

wiredotter14 said:I'm assuming we're talking about two cards since it says x2.

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The motherboard is brand new ~$300 and honestly, they aren't exactly hot items or in high demand now that Coffee has dropped. He could ask for 700, but he'll struggle to find a buyer at that price since you can grab new ones for that kind of money.

Adam Moore3 said:Roughly speaking, maybe someone else can fix some of this.

Hey, just wondering why the GPU price is so low? I paid $3,300 for mine (just so you know)

Adam Ramirez12 said:Hey, how is the price for the cards so low? I paid 3300 (just FYI)

You paid 3300 for one? You probably bought it at the absolute worst possible moment; otherwise, those cards were going for just a few hundred more than 2000 when they were new.

When I was checking prices back in the day, they were around 1800, and right now the cheapest you can find is 2200. You could try asking 4000 for both, but I doubt anyone will bite because they honestly aren't worth that much. 3500 is still a stretch, but given the current market for GPUs (especially the RX series), you might be able to pull it off.

Adam Ramirez12 said:Hey, I picked up this rig about a month ago and realized I don't really need it anymore. Looking to offload it—any idea what I could get for this setup right now? :
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
Focus G red
Forton 600W, HyperM semi-modular

Thanks in advance

Is it actually worth grabbing a used build like this for $45$1633 if it still has a warranty? Also, is this thing even decent for gaming? I'm looking to pick up a PC soon and this seems like a steal.

No

First off, this setup is totally unbalanced (you've got two RX 580s paired with an entry-level Pentium), and honestly, it looks like it was probably used as a mining rig. You'd be much better off putting that kind of cash toward something brand new.

Timothy Kim60 said:Nah.

First off, it's totally unbalanced (two RX580s paired with an entry-level Pentium). Second, that was probably a former mining rig. You're better off buying something new for that kind of money.

But look, there are two RX580s in there. Sell one for at least $500. With that cash, just grab an i7 7700 or something similar and you'll have a pretty solid rig for the price.

Though, the selection of used CPUs on that socket is pretty slim right now.

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Check this out instead:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/i5...listing-25619537

I'll just wait a bit longer for prices to drop, then maybe toss in a few extra bucks to grab a slightly better gaming rig instead.

thanks for the reply

Hey everyone, just wanted to clear things up—this rig hasn't been used for mining at all. It was originally intended for that, but it hasn't clocked even a single minute of work. Still, I figured it wouldn't hurt to get an idea of the price in case I decide to sell it. I’m still weighing my options, though; I might just follow the advice from the guy above and sell one GPU to fund a better processor instead. That way, I'll have a pretty solid gaming PC. Thanks to everyone for the help!

I know this isn't really the right spot for this, but...

Is that card actually in the same league as a GTX1060? If it is, I'm thinking about grabbing it and building a rig around it. Is it even worth it if it’s unused and still under warranty?

The RX580 8GB sits right in the same ballpark as the GTX1060. The only real edge is that the RX supports Freesync if you're running a monitor that handles it, so that's a minor perk. Performance-wise, they're basically neck and neck, depending on which game you're playing.

And whether it's worth it? That all comes down to the price tag...

So, is Adam Ramirez12 actually looking to sell this thing? $500 So, if everything actually went down exactly like they said—meaning it didn't work at all—and assuming there's still a valid warranty, did they actually get their money back? I mean, if that card can just limp through another year or two running games on High or Ultra settings before you swap it out or just scrap the whole build for something new once you've got a $1,000 budget ready to go... is it even worth the headache?$2500?
Right now I'm stuck with an AOC 2216sw. It’s ancient. I might actually consider swapping it out if I can find something decent that won't break the bank.

Yeah, it's worth it.

Hey there! How’s it going?
So... I'm thinking about parting ways with this rig. Any idea what kind of asking price I should aim for? I'm planning to sell it soon, I guess.
So, here’s the setup... I suppose you could call it a configuration, if one were feeling particularly organized about it. It's basically just this: an Intel Core i3-2100 DualCore 3.4 GHz paired with an ASUS Prime P8H61-M LX2 R2. That's pretty much the whole story, I guess. Not exactly cutting-edge, obviously, but it gets the job done... mostly. Or at least, that's my hope.
So, I was looking at this old Intel Core i3-2100 DualCore 3.4 GHz ASUS Prime P8H61-M LX2 R2... just sitting there. It’s funny, really. You think you know what you need, then you see something like this and you start questioning everything. I guess it’s just one of those things that makes you wonder where the time went. Maybe I'm overthinking it. Probably. But still.
So, I was looking at the ASUS Prime P8H61-M LX2 R2, specifically paired with an Intel Core i3-2100 DualCore 3.4 GHz... and, well, I suppose there's a lot to unpack there. It’s one of those setups that makes you wonder where the time went, I guess. Just staring at the specs, thinking about how much things have shifted since then. Maybe it's just me, but it feels like a bit of a relic now, though maybe not entirely useless if you're just trying to get by. Not sure. Anyway, just my two cents on the matter.
So, I was digging through my old parts bin—you know how it goes, just endless boxes of stuff you swore you'd use but probably won't—and I stumbled upon this Transcend 4GB stick. It’s rated at CL7 and 533MHz. Honestly, looking at it now, it feels like a relic from a different era. I guess it might still serve some purpose for an old machine, though I can't say for sure if it's even worth the effort to test. Maybe? Who knows. It's just sitting there... kind of nostalgic, I suppose.
So, I was looking at this Seagate 500GB drive... just sitting there. Honestly, it’s a bit of a relic, isn't it? A tiny little thing by today's standards. I guess back in the day, people actually thought 500 gigs was plenty of space for all their photos and files, but now? It feels like trying to store an entire library in a shoebox. Maybe I'm just being cynical. Or maybe I've just seen too many hard drives give up the ghost at the worst possible moments. Anyway, yeah. Just a Seagate 500GB. That's the thought. Or lack thereof.
So, I was looking at this LG DVD-RW drive... just thinking about them. It’s funny how much we rely on these little things, isn't it? I guess you could say they're a bit of a relic now, maybe, but sometimes you just need that physical media to actually work when everything else is stuck in the cloud or whatever. Just an observation, really.
Just some standard power supply, I guess. Nothing fancy.
The case? Yeah, just your run-of-the-mill, standard stuff, I guess. Nothing to write home about.

Give it a shot at 600-$233

I’m trying to figure out if grabbing this used rig for gaming is actually a smart move, or if I should just bite the bullet and spend twice as much on something brand new. Honestly, I’m still pretty lost when it comes to all these different parts.

Motherboard: Z97-A PRO GAMER -> https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z9...pecifications/
Processor: 4th Gen i3 -> https://ark.intel.com/products/77480...Cache-3_40-GHz
RAM: 16GB DDR4 RAM -> https://www.amazon.de/HyperX-HX324C1.../dp/B00N9PVZ3O
Graphics Card: -> https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/Ge...Ti-GAMING-X-4G 🤔

In my humble opinion, it simply isn't worth the investment. The platform itself feels somewhat dated and lacks the necessary punch for modern demands, and frankly, 16 GB of memory seems quite excessive if you're just looking to play at Full HD resolution. As for the graphics card, its value is entirely subjective; whether it's actually "good" really depends on your specific gaming preferences and the graphical settings you intend to run.

Samuel Castillo49 said:It’s just not worth it. The platform is dated and lacks punch. Honestly, 16 GB of RAM is overkill if you're just sticking to 1080p gaming, and whether that GPU holds up really depends on what kind of titles you're looking to play and how high you want to crank the settings.

I'm planning on playing pretty much everything released after 2015. This whole setup is priced at $2,800, so I'm trying to figure out if any specific part is truly outdated or weak enough to need an upgrade. Or should I just scrap it and grab something new for $5,000? I'm honestly lost.

If that whole package comes with the GTX 1050 Ti $933, then it’s actually a pretty decent deal... though, you probably won't be thrilled with the processor. You'll likely end up needing to hunt down a used i7 47xx for about $400, which pushes the total price closer to $1333.

crimsonstag84 said:If you can snag all of that along with the GTX 1050 Ti for $933, it’s actually a pretty decent deal... though, honestly, you might find yourself feeling a bit let down by the processor. You'll probably end up hunting down a used i7 47xx to make things right, which usually runs about $400, pushing your total closer to $1333.

Thanks, that makes much more sense now... Guess there's no point in overthinking it or dropping cash on a brand new 👍

How about something like this:

MSI B350 Motherboard (AM4, 2xDDR4, PCI-Ex16, 2xPCI-Ex1, USB3.1, USB2.0, 4xSATA III, M.2, Raid)
2x Patriot Elite DDR4, 2666Mhz, 4GB HS
Fortron HD420 W ATX power supply, 85% health, active, bulk
Toshiba P300 1TB, 64MB, 7200rpm HDWD110UZSVA
Thermaltake Versa H17 case
AMD Ryzen 5 1400 processor

Total: $1000 - Downtown

Maybe find a used graphics card with some warranty left—maybe a GTX 1050 Ti for around $367 or a GTX 970 for about $433.