Hello everyone, I’ve bought a PC for the very first time off eBay the other day for $330.00, I was quite skeptical at first due to the low cost but after researching the hardware and what the PC contains for its overall price, it’s not a bad deal, but still quite skeptical due to not knowing how well the PC has been looked after previously, although the seller seems legit and knows his stuff, which is a good sign. I have photos of the hardware but I’m not sure on how to post it on this thread.
The description of the PC eBay advertisement:
“* This is an Acer branded PC that has had SSD and video card upgrades.
* The original Nvidia GT 625 was upgraded to a Nvidia GTX 750 Ti. The GT 625 is not included.
* An additional 120GB SSD was added with Windows 10 being installed to this drive.
* A fresh copy of Windows 10 Home 20H2 has been installed. It activated automatically due to the Windows 8.1 product key that was injected into the motherboard by Acer.
* Please note: The power supply does not have a PCI-E connector.
* Intel Core i5-4440 (3.10 GHz)
* Acer H81 LGA1150 Motherboard
* 8GB DDR3 RAM 1600 (2 x 4GB)
* 120GB ADATA SSD (SU650)
* 1TB Toshiba HDD (DT01ACA100)
* Gigabyte GTX 750 Ti 2GB (GV-N75TOC-2GL)
* Inbuilt Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
* Bronze Power Supply (300W)
* DVDRW”
Hardware I’ve already purchased off eBay to replace the current hardware:
PSU DESCRIPTION:
“In 100% working condition. Only reason for selling is I have upgraded my GPU and needed more power. Will come with purchase receipt and was only bought at the end of last year.”
GPU DESCRIPTION:
“Working when removed by the computer shop, upgraded to a 3060. Had from new, around 18 months, used on workstation, 10 hours a week gaming.”
Please let me know if it’s a decent build for a beginner PC, and if there are any upgrades that are ideal in the future.
Thank you for your time
The description of the PC eBay advertisement:
“* This is an Acer branded PC that has had SSD and video card upgrades.
* The original Nvidia GT 625 was upgraded to a Nvidia GTX 750 Ti. The GT 625 is not included.
* An additional 120GB SSD was added with Windows 10 being installed to this drive.
* A fresh copy of Windows 10 Home 20H2 has been installed. It activated automatically due to the Windows 8.1 product key that was injected into the motherboard by Acer.
* Please note: The power supply does not have a PCI-E connector.
* Intel Core i5-4440 (3.10 GHz)
* Acer H81 LGA1150 Motherboard
* 8GB DDR3 RAM 1600 (2 x 4GB)
* 120GB ADATA SSD (SU650)
* 1TB Toshiba HDD (DT01ACA100)
* Gigabyte GTX 750 Ti 2GB (GV-N75TOC-2GL)
* Inbuilt Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
* Bronze Power Supply (300W)
* DVDRW”
Hardware I’ve already purchased off eBay to replace the current hardware:
- MSI GEFORCE GTX 1050 TI GAMING X 4G (GPU) - $190.00 (Looks to be in good condition)
- Gigabyte p650b 650w 80+ bronze (PSU) - $62.00 (Had no photos of the PSU itself, only the box)
PSU DESCRIPTION:
“In 100% working condition. Only reason for selling is I have upgraded my GPU and needed more power. Will come with purchase receipt and was only bought at the end of last year.”
GPU DESCRIPTION:
“Working when removed by the computer shop, upgraded to a 3060. Had from new, around 18 months, used on workstation, 10 hours a week gaming.”
Please let me know if it’s a decent build for a beginner PC, and if there are any upgrades that are ideal in the future.
Thank you for your time