200$ used older pc or new more expensive one?

[PlatinumGraphics]

I found a 200$ pc on gumtree with these specs:

i5-4670k

Samsung evo 840 250gb ssd

16gb ddr3 ram

430cmx power supply 

Basically, just needs a graphics card.

I was wondering, should I grab this one and pair it with a 1060 or build a new pc completely from scratch? Is 4670k still not completely obsolete?

My workflow includes working with adobe applications and on free time I game some older triple A titles and PUBG (obviously).

[Aeternalis]

Slap an OC on the cpu with a good card and you've got a pretty badass computer.

[LTTfanfromSweden]

i mean for $200 thats a steal that CPU alone sells for $150-$200 used 

[PlatinumGraphics]

Just now, Aeternalis said:

Slap an OC on the cpu with a good card and you've got a pretty badass computer.

That's what I was thinking about but will the same cpu be okay for a couple more years? Cause as of now it is already like 4 years old 

[PlatinumGraphics]

Just now, LTTfanfromSweden said:

i mean for $200 thats a steal that CPU alone sells for $150-$200 used 

I guess so, good point  Thanks for really opening my eyes

[Aeternalis]

1 minute ago, PlatinumGraphics said:

That's what I was thinking about but will the same cpu be okay for a couple more years? Cause as of now it is already like 4 years old 

Yeah it should be a couple years before an upgrade will be in order.

[PlatinumGraphics]

2 minutes ago, Aeternalis said:

Yeah it should be a couple years before an upgrade will be in order.

Oh, and it come with a cpu cooler, but not sure what model and the seller didn't specify anything.

I have a picture tho

EDIT: Looks like deepcool gammaxx 400 but not sure

 

[LTTfanfromSweden]

1 minute ago, PlatinumGraphics said:

That's what I was thinking about but will the same cpu be okay for a couple more years? Cause as of now it is already like 4 years old 

how old it is, is not what you should be looking at. i have a 4 year old CPU and i run all titles maxed out or high at 60fps even pubg i run at 60-75fps. i have the 4690k a lot of older CPUS like the i7 4790k still dominate even tho it came out when that i5 did

 

if you buy used look at how long it was used for because time kills a CPU if its on, if the CPU is new in box then even if its old you dont have to worry.

[Balrog0fMorgoth]

Probably a good deal, the only worry might be longevity of parts that are already a little older. That being said, you couldn't really build a better system for the price of a 1060 and $200. It's a gamble, but even if some of the components fail you could probably find used replacements to bridge the time gap until it's time to upgrade.

[Herman Mcpootis]

that's a pretty good deal for $200, get it and a used gtx 970 or gtx 1060 and it'll work for AAA games at 1080p.

[LienusLateTips]

Grab it, then get a GTX 980 or 1060 or RX 580, and then a new CX450M or Pure Power 10 and you'll be set for awhile.

[dizmo]

I'd get rid of that PSU pretty quick.

Otherwise it's a pretty good deal. You should jump on it.

[Mr.Sir]

yes.

 

[PlatinumGraphics]

Thank you guys for all the insights and tips, I will grab the system and will keep you updated if you are interested!  

[Aeternalis]

Also make sure to take a can of air to the components. Don't want dust and stuff.

[PlatinumGraphics]

1 hour ago, Aeternalis said:

Also make sure to take a can of air to the components. Don't want dust and stuff.

Sure thing! That whole system looks a bit dirty  I guess that's why it is so dirt cheap

[Aeternalis]

22 minutes ago, PlatinumGraphics said:

Sure thing! That whole system looks a bit dirty  I guess that's why it is so dirt cheap

I've seen worse. It doesn't look too caked up.