Might be selling my pc but need some help.

[star_pilot475]

Hi everyone, so I’m trying to fix up my pc enough to make it technically “gaming” specs so I can sell it (then maybe do a ryzen build or something) 

Here are my specs- 

System

• CPU
  AMD Athlon II X4 650
• Motherboard
  N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX (Alvorix)
• RAM
  8GB DDR3
• GPU
  MSI Radeon R9 380 Gaming 4G
• Case
  Some crap hp thing
• Storage
  Seagate Barracuda 1TB
• PSU
  Corsair CX500
• Display(s)
  Samsung 32inch 1080P 60Hz TV
• Cooling
  Foxconn fan and a junk stock heatsink
• Keyboard
  Logitech MK235
• Mouse
  Logitech MK170

   

  I know i

  need to upgrade the cpu, I was thinking a Phenom II X6 1055T. But then there’s the case. I need something that looks gaming-ish that only has usb 2.0 because my mobo doesn’t support usb 3.0. So if you have any suggestions on that, that would be great. 

   

  Also, if you have any other tips to increase resale value that would be awesome. 

[Fasauceome]

A paint job and some mods on the current case would be decent enough, don't need a "gamer" looking case. And for the CPU, you really don't need to get a Phenom because if someone wants to upgrade they'll take case of it.

[star_pilot475]

5 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

A paint job and some mods on the current case would be decent enough, don't need a "gamer" looking case. And for the CPU, you really don't need to get a Phenom because if someone wants to upgrade they'll take case of it.

Ok, so you think mod it and I’m good to go? Should I throw a cheap ssd in it?

[Fasauceome]

2 minutes ago, star_pilot475 said:

Ok, so you think mod it and I’m good to go? Should I throw a cheap ssd in it?

Maybe, but it's already not a full package, you're keeping the GPU and PSU, as well as the storage, so you're selling a pretty bare bones PC. I'd say leave it, an SSD is pretty high quality compared to the rest of the stuff.

[star_pilot475]

Just now, fasauceome said:

Maybe, but it's already not a full package, you're keeping the GPU and PSU, as well as the storage, so you're selling a pretty bare bones PC. I'd say leave it.

Actually I changed my mind on that. I figured hard drives are cheap, my GPU and psu are not great anyways so I’m thinking of throwing those in anyway. 

[Fasauceome]

1 minute ago, star_pilot475 said:

Actually I changed my mind on that. I figured hard drives are cheap, my GPU and psu are not great anyways so I’m thinking of throwing those in anyway. 

In that case it makes the whole package more appealing but I'd still leave the SSD out.

[star_pilot475]

Ok, sounds good. Thanks for your help. 

1 minute ago, fasauceome said:

In that case it makes the whole package more appealing but I'd still leave the SSD out.

 

[CharminUltraStrong]

The 380 is a fine GPU, honestly pick up a cheap Cooler Master gaming case or that Spec O1 Alpha from Corsair. Unless you want to spend like 150$-190$ on upgrades for it I think the best option would be a good looking case, those ALWAYS sell a PC. That's part of the reason I purchased the case I have, it's interesting but doesn't look too alien to an average consumer. 30$ or 40$ on a case and you're good to go IM