Buying Used Computer, Is it a good deal?

[Masterlee3]

Hi, 

I am currently looking at getting a computer that someone is selling. The specs are as follows: 

- CPU: i5-6600k (Overclocked to 4.5 Ghz reliably) 

- GPU: R9 390 (8gb model) 

- RAM: 8GB 2330Mhz 

- Storage: 500gb SSD, 1TB HDD 

- OS: Activated version of Windows 10 

- PSU: EVGA-850 B2

This computer comes with a 1080p monitor (60hz). The seller is asking for $500. My situation right now is that I want to build a computer in a year to a year in a half from now, but I want to have something better than my 2 year old laptop until then. My idea for this was to buy the computer and upgrade the ram with ram that I would use in the future build (probably 16Gb @3200 or 3600 Mhz) just not overclock it all the way to the max rated clock speed. I wanted to buy this system now and buy the RAM later during Amazon Prime Day, all for an extra $100. I already have a high refresh rate monitor, mouse and keyboard, so I won't have to worry about that. Is this a good deal? Should I change my plan? I know that this was a lot, but if there are any questions, let me know.

-Thanks

[da na]

That's a fantastic deal! I'd go for it. I would recommend cleaning it when you get it but that really is a great deal, especially in this market. 

If I were you, I would add more RAM and up it to 16 gigs, but it would be okay in many games with 8.

[gal-m]

4 minutes ago, Masterlee3 said:

The seller is asking for $500.

Tell him to add 8 more GB of RAM, so you have 16 total. Otherwise I think the price is fair in the current market @Masterlee3.

[gal-m]

1 minute ago, Mel0nMan said:

That's a fantastic deal! I'd go for it.

Yep, I agree with @Mel0nMan! And as you can see @Masterlee3 we both highlighted only one potential issue.

 

Put things into perspective. You can either buy a lower end phone with $500 or a WHOLE computer with a monitor.

[da na]

12 minutes ago, gal-m said:

Tell him to add 8 more GB of RAM, so you have 16 total. Otherwise I think the price is fair in the current market @Masterlee3.

I wouldn't say tell the seller to add more, just do it yourself

[LogicalDrm]

-> Moved to New Builds and Planning

[Masterlee3]

Thank you all so much for the quick response, I think I'm going to go a head and buy it.

[gal-m]

33 minutes ago, Mel0nMan said:

I wouldn't say tell the seller to add more, just do it yourself

Could do as well @Mel0nMan, depending on the seller. If it's a physical person then do it yourself. If it's a company that deals with used parts you could try asking - don't see why not.

There's been a lot of companies dealing with used PC components and building PC's using older components here in Slovenia, EU through which you can always try and get a better deal

[da na]

1 minute ago, gal-m said:

Could do as well @Mel0nMan, depending on the seller. If it's a physical person then do it yourself. If it's a company that deals with used parts you could try asking - don't see why not.

There's been a lot of companies dealing with used PC components and building PC's using older components here in Slovenia, EU through which you can always try and get a better deal

Fair enough, the company that sold me my workstation got 8x4gb DDR3-1333 in there for around 2/3 the price I could have. But if it's just one dude in his garage selling it, that'd probably be more expensive for the seller to do it for you.

[jaslion]

The main issue with this system is that it uses a 4core4thread cpu which has NOT been enough to play games the big AAA games without stuttering, framedrops, lockups,... for about 4 years now. So expect issues in those. 500$ is a pretty good price but the cpu just kinda sucks. So I personally wouldn't get it.

[gal-m]

38 minutes ago, Mel0nMan said:

But if it's just one dude in his garage selling it, that'd probably be more expensive for the seller to do it for you

Totally agree @Mel0nMan.