New build or Craigslist help

[Magnoliance]

I'm looking at getting a new computer and can't decide between building it myself or buying used off craigslist. 

 

My build would be:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/GhV97h
 

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  $109.99 (Overclocked)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  $22.88

Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Pro4S Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  $96.88 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  $39.99
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  $61.99
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 460 2GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card  $105.98
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  $24.99 
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  $30.49
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  $85.70 

 

My total would be around $650.

 

Craigs list computer:

 

--Intel Core i7 3930K SandyBridge-E 32nm 6 core + Hyper Threading (currently running on factory clock at 3.2Ghz) (ran at an overclock of 4.0Ghz for 6 months during build's infancy, then reset to factory)
--16 GB DDR3 (4x4GB) Corsair CMP16GX3M4X1866C9 (Dominator DDR3-1866) currently clocked at 802.1 Mhz w/ a 1866 Mhz top end.
--ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Model P9X79 (LGA2011)

--NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 
--250GB Samsung 850 EVO (will do a complete and fresh re-install of Win7 with whichever Hard drive config buyer wishes)
--ASUS BC-12B1ST (Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD R/W)
--802.11n WI-FI PCIexpress card (ac wifi card is compatible)
--Corsair 750W PSU
--Corsair H100 CPU Cooling
--Corsair Graphite Series 600T (Silver Edition)

 

Total: $400

 

 

I will be upgrading the graphics card and eventually upgrade to win 10. any thoughts would be appreciated. 

[8-Bit Ninja]

3 minutes ago, Magnoliance said:

I'm looking at getting a new computer and can't decide between building it myself or buying used off craigslist. 

 

My build would be:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/GhV97h
 

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  $109.99 (Overclocked)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  $22.88

Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Pro4S Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  $96.88 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  $39.99
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  $61.99
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 460 2GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card  $105.98
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  $24.99 
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  $30.49
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  $85.70 

 

My total would be around $650.

 

Craigs list computer:

 

--Intel Core i7 3930K SandyBridge-E 32nm 6 core + Hyper Threading (currently running on factory clock at 3.2Ghz) (ran at an overclock of 4.0Ghz for 6 months during build's infancy, then reset to factory)
--16 GB DDR3 (4x4GB) Corsair CMP16GX3M4X1866C9 (Dominator DDR3-1866) currently clocked at 802.1 Mhz w/ a 1866 Mhz top end.
--ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Model P9X79 (LGA2011)

--NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 
--250GB Samsung 850 EVO (will do a complete and fresh re-install of Win7 with whichever Hard drive config buyer wishes)
--ASUS BC-12B1ST (Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD R/W)
--802.11n WI-FI PCIexpress card (ac wifi card is compatible)
--Corsair 750W PSU
--Corsair H100 CPU Cooling
--Corsair Graphite Series 600T (Silver Edition)

 

Total: $400

 

 

I will be upgrading the graphics card and eventually upgrade to win 10. any thoughts would be appreciated. 

Get the craigslist pc, for $400 its a steal

[pithball]

Yeah the craigslist one is amazing for $400.

you could then just get another GPU.

[Castdeath97]

The craiglist one is actually a very good deal, get it with a new card like the RX 470 or 1050 Ti. Maybe even the 1060 or RX 480 if you can afford them.

 

 

[dizmo]

Get the Craigslist computer and see if he'll knock the price down for not including the video card.

Then buy a GTX 1060.

[Magnoliance]

3 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Get the Craigslist computer and see if he'll knock the price down for not including the video card.

Then buy a GTX 1060.

He already took off a second SSD, so he "dropped" his price by 200. Is there anything specific you'd do to make sure everything is okay with the computer? 

[8-Bit Ninja]

Just now, Magnoliance said:

He already took off a second SSD, so he "dropped" his price by 200. Is there anything specific you'd do to make sure everything is okay with the computer? 

Run aida64 check the cpu temps, run a smart scan on the ssd and just keep and eye out for temps over a few weeks, and also any noises 

[8-Bit Ninja]

But dam you lucky guy, wish i could find a deal like that

[Magnoliance]

Just now, 8-Bit Ninja said:

But dam you lucky guy, wish i could find a deal like that

at first i offered 300, let it sit for two weeks and offered 400!  he countered w/ saying he'll take off a SSD and un raid it