How much should I sell my computer for?

[Colin Donoghue]

I know that all of my choices were terrible but how much do you think I should put it up for sale for and any tips on what I could add or change that would add value and make more money. I want to get rid of this computer so I can use the extra cash to upgrade to a better newer computer.

I don't need people to tell me how stupid I am or to talk about my choices because this was my first ever computer build and I didn't have much planning time or as much knowledge as I do now

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/t8MBd6
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/t8MBd6/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8300 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor  ($93.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED 66.3 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  ($21.42 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FX-Gaming ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($141.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($120.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.66 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair SPEC-ALPHA (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit  ($106.89 @ OutletPC)
Other: Sapphire R7 240 4GB DDR3
Total: $655.78

[ClippTube]

I can get windows 10 ALOT cheaper.

[Colin Donoghue]

Just now, ClippTube said:

I can get windows 10 ALOT cheaper.

Again I did not know what I was doing when I built it

[ClippTube]

May I ask, how long have you had this pc?

[79wjd]

$300 if you're lucky maybe.

[Colin Donoghue]

Just now, ClippTube said:

May I ask, how long have you had this pc?

since Christmas

[ClippTube]

275-300 I would say

Maybe 325 if you're lucky

[Sokol1an]

I think it will sell for something around $200-$400, but not sure about that because i dont know what people sell things for in the US.

[Colin Donoghue]

Just now, djdwosk97 said:

$350 if you're lucky maybe.

would it be a good idea to upgrade some parts or to sell the parts separately

[LienusLateTips]

1 minute ago, Colin Donoghue said:

since Christmas

How much did you pay? This much? I would say perhaps $200-$300 USD.

[The Sloth]

Just now, Colin Donoghue said:

would it be a good idea to upgrade some parts or to sell the parts separately

yup, that's the best idea 

[ClippTube]

Thats if everything is in working order

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, Colin Donoghue said:

would it be a good idea to upgrade some parts or to sell the parts separately

I guess you could upgrade the parts and use the PC, but I don't think it would be that good of a experience.

[Colin Donoghue]

1 minute ago, ClippTube said:

Thats if everything is in working order

I am using it right now and everything works I have never had any crashes

 

[The Sloth]

Just now, Colin Donoghue said:

I am using it right now and everything works I have never had any crashes

 

 

just sell your cpu, mobo and ram. 

[79wjd]

2 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

just sell your cpu, mobo and ram. 

and gpu

[The Sloth]

Just now, djdwosk97 said:

and gpu

i would keep the gpu until OP can afford another one. 

[Colin Donoghue]

3 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

just sell your cpu, mobo and ram. 

 

Just now, djdwosk97 said:

and gpu

what do you think I should sell them for

and do you think I should the case and power supply

[79wjd]

Just now, Colin Donoghue said:

 

what do you think I should sell them for

and do you think I should the case and power supply

The case, PSU, and HDD are fine if you wanted to use them in a new build in the future. You could sell them if you have no intention of a new build, or hold onto them if you do. 

 

CPU+Mobo+RAM = $200~

GPU = $50?

[The Sloth]

3 minutes ago, Colin Donoghue said:

 

what do you think I should sell them for

and do you think I should the case and power supply

 

 

cpu with the box and all its contents- 70$, you can get 80$ if you are lucky.  

the mobo- price it 50$ or go for 80$ 

ram- price it 80$- ddr3 ram is not cheap even used. 

gpu- 20- 30$ 

[Colin Donoghue]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

cpu with the box and all its contents- 50$, you can get 60$ if you are lucky.  

the mobo- price it 50$ or go for 80$ 

ram- price it 80$- ddr3 ram is not cheap even used. 

gpu- 20- 30$ 

I have all the boxes and everything they came with do you think I could ask more because of that

[The Sloth]

Just now, Colin Donoghue said:

I have all the boxes and everything they came with do you think I could ask more because of that

yup, say slightly used. 

[Colin Donoghue]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

yup, say slightly used. 

It just hurts to take this much of a loss on the computer

 

[Colin Donoghue]

Is there anything else I could do to squeeze a little more value out of my system because I need money to buy a new system

 

[The Sloth]

1 minute ago, Colin Donoghue said:

It just hurts to take this much of a loss on the computer

 

 

 

the FX CPUs are a mess, sadly yes but with the money you get+ put a bit of your own money a ryzen 1400 or 1600 would be much better.