No, I wouldn't purchase this used PC.
No, I wouldn't purchase this used PC.
Discovered a decent offer on a partially assembled used PC for 190 USD. Includes a Samsung 850 EVO CX650M power supply (color uncertain), Hyper 212 Evo CPU cooler MSI GTX970, Strix Z270e motherboard with 1x8GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM, and a few other components. The seller mentioned potential issues with the motherboard functionality and noted it might not work as expected. Photos of the board suggest everything appears to be present. Considering all details, would you consider purchasing it?
Hmm, perhaps around $125 instead of $190. If the motherboard isn’t solid, you end up with just a GPU, power supply, and an SSD. The cooling solution doesn’t add much worth.
It seems you're evaluating a setup without a CPU or case. The SSD isn't worth much—around 30-40 USD—but the PSU depends on the model. Grey label items are about 30 USD, while green labels offer little value. The cooler is essentially free, saving around 10 USD. The video card can fetch 80-100 USD on eBay, and 20 USD for a 8GB DDR4 chip. If everything works, the motherboard could be worth 50-100 USD, plus another 50-100 USD if functional. Overall, it's not a great deal, especially with doubts about other parts. Unless you're getting it at a lower price, I wouldn't recommend it.
Available without a CPU, though it fits the standard Corsair case.
It seems like you're evaluating a few components and their current market values. The 860GB SSD is around $59, while the SSD itself could be worth about $30 new or $15–$20 used. The PSU doesn't come with a warranty, and used units might be worth closer to $45. You can find a GTX 1070 on eBay for roughly $100, and a GTX 970 for $50–$60. The RAM price looks reasonable, though it may not be the fastest option. Used parts are generally less valuable, especially if the motherboard is in poor condition.