Question Good or bad? Complete or incomplete?

[CravinAttention]

I recently scored a custom pc (at least I think it’s a custom built PC)at my local flea market. Before I go on any further, I have to tell you that I am a complete noob when it comes to the PC world. I’ve only worked with a Mac in the past and unfortunately that does mean no good. I’ve uploaded some pics of the unit and a bag of cords wires that was given to me with the computer. I don’t even know if the computer is complete or if there is missing parts and I do not know if the quality of this computer is good or bad it most certainly looks like a high-end computer, but I know that in the computer world things can get outdated quickly. So with that being said, I’m asking for some help on any info and knowledge of what I have purchased and any troubleshooting guidance that can help me get this thing up and running. My 13-year-old son is a huge gamer playing xbox and he has always wanted a PC. His birthday is coming up and I’d love to get this thing complete and working for his upcoming birthday. Thanks you for your time and letting me join this forum.

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[CravinAttention]

I'm sure the "bling" caught your attention.

So, what is your budget to build something usable?

What’s it gonna cost? I’m game for something decent. At least another 800. Lol

 

[COLGeek]

Hdd a 4tb and 2tb

It just keeps getting worse....

The other thing with this relic is that it won't run Windows 11 and Windows 10 support is ending.

Assuming things actually work, it might be an okay vintage gaming system, but that isn't what kids want to play (geezers, maybe).

 

[COLGeek]

What’s it gonna cost? I’m game for something decent. At least another 800. Lol

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My recommendation is to assume re-using none of what you have. Zero. Zilch. Nadda.

 

[artk2219]

It would have been a pretty awesome system, like 13 years ago, it still an excellent conversation piece, but as a gaming system, it'll leave alot to be desired. Likely specs are likely an AMD FX 8350, Radeon hd 7990 (which is actually two Radeon HD 7970's on one card), 32GB RAM. If you hold onto it another 10 years it may regain some of its value for the retro crowd.

 

[artk2219]

That radeon hd 7990 has some value right now if it still works

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[COLGeek]

That radeon hd 7990 has alot of value right now if it still works

7990

Keep in mind the original shroud/cooler is gone (I would assume) and it now has an unknown water block.

For the OP, I wouldn't get my hopes up, but you might be able to sell some of these components to recoup some of your money. Vintage gaming is a popular niche market.

Just keep in mind this old AM3 system is actually untested right now.

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[helper800]

That radeon hd 7990 has alot of value right now if it still works

7990

Not really though. None of those 7990s have sold for more than 175 dollars, though that is more than I would have suspected assuming it still works.

 

[artk2219]

Not really though. None of those 7990s have sold for more than 175 dollars, though that is more than I would have suspected assuming it still works.

Fair enough, thats still more than i was expecting for it at this point though