Is this computer worth the price?

[Steven_171]

I'm looking to buy a new pc and I want to know is this computer worth how much it cost?

he says he built it about 2 years ago and used it often, and he says its in excellent condition.

http://prntscr.com/jdh25a

 

[ArchitSahu]

R9 390 400 to 480 Used by itself is a lie, pretty sure.

Ask for complete specs, including PSU and mobo. 120 GB SSD fills up quite quick, and a 500 GB HDD is also quite small but enough if you manage evenly.

I would go $500 to $550 for that build.

 

[10tacle]

Three things:

1) Are we talking US dollars? If so yeah that $400-$480 R9 390 claim is bunk.

2) Confirm it's a valid licensed Win10 copy.

3) Ask him for FULL build specs including motherboard, memory, CPU, case, and CPU cooler make and models. Those can validate or invalidate the price he's asking with your $600 counter offer which no matter what he had, I'd not pay more than that for (again, if we are talking US dollars here).

BTW: used R9 390s are going for anywhere from $250 to $350 right now on eBay (US), so he is inflating that value a little.

 

[captaincharisma]

yea it fails to mention what kind of PSU it has and also i didn't see the motherboard listed.

 

[Steven_171]

yea it fails to mention what kind of PSU it has and also i didn't see the motherboard listed.

heres a picture of the build http://prntscr.com/jdhgde

He also told me "NZXT H440 STEEL Mid Tower Case
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VII HERO/ACU
CORSAIR RM Series RM750 Power Supply"

and yes we're talking about US dollars, thanks for all your replies.

 

[Steven_171]

and http://prntscr.com/jdhi82 http://prntscr.com/jdhihn http://prntscr.com/jdhiku

 

[10tacle]

Stock Intel cooler but WOW. That case was $140 at one time (now on NewEgg for $120 or $90 after rebate card), and the power supply kicks it in quality. That motherboard though has a 35% buyer review rating of 1 and 2-star reviews on NewEgg among 40 reviewer buyers, so I'd be weary on that alone. Buying a replacement Z97/LGA 1150 Haswell motherboard, new or used, isn't cheap.

 

[ArchitSahu]

With those specs, it is pretty good. Mobo not so much, but those specs are good for the price.

 

[10tacle]

Based on the motherboard, I'd counter-offer for $575 and then if he comes back at $625, offer $600 take it or leave it. My guess is he'll take it because it sounds like he needs the money. Keep in mind again though this is risky if for nothing else that motherboard. Great system otherwise though all other things considered. Use his weak link (mobo) to save money:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132514

I've been buying and selling used PCs and parts for nearly 20 years so I know how to play the game. If he's in need enough, he'll let it go for your price of $600.