What PC components can I buy used?

[RS13]

What the title says. What can I buy used and what should I spent the extra to get new?

 

[aznshinobi]

You haven't really provided us with any information really.
Please fill this out.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

 

[RS13]

I should clarify: I'm not asking about pieces for my build. I'm asking about the components *in general.* Are there are certain ones that are so delicate, likely to wear-down, or prone to misuse that you don't want to trust others with them? Which ones? Which components aren't like that?


If I need to be asking about specific pieces for my build then I'm in the wrong section. Where should I post this instead?

 

[aznshinobi]

You can ask here, I mean... I don't know how that's any different than if we suggested parts but...

Which parts are you asking for? Or just in general.

 

[RS13]

Just in general.

 

[rgd1101]

the case can be used.

 

[sam_p_lay]

+1 to case. That's the best thing for second hand. Optical drives are probably fine. Hard disks and SSDs should be avoided.

 

[RS13]

Thanks. What about motherboards? RAM?

 

[jossrik]

I've bought used ram, but never high end stuff for a mostly new computer.
+1 to case and optical drives.

 

[sam_p_lay]

Yeah motherboards and RAM are actually the other things I was thinking of... RAM is probably a safe enough bet. I've had sticks die, but it's always been soon as I take them out of the pack and install, so probably manufacturing defects. I've never had a working stick stop working. Motherboard is also probably be fine I think, and I suppose CPU equally! Just be aware of course you won't have the warranty cover. Main things to avoid really are SSD and hard disk - you definitely want those new.