What is a reasonable price for a nearly 9-year-old system?
What is a reasonable price for a nearly 9-year-old system?
Hello, I’ve chosen to purchase a new computer and am struggling to decide whether to sell my old one, thinking it might still have value.
I’m not very confident with computers—based on the setup I built years ago, it seems easier to dismantle parts or even remove them rather than sell the whole thing. Still, I’m unsure how to fairly assess the worth of components that are almost nine years old.
Could anyone help me estimate a reasonable price for the items listed?
I believe it's wise to retain the computer since it might still be valuable, though most accessories are no longer covered by warranty. You might consider selling the GPU, RAM, CPU, and Corsair Hydro H105 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler, but items like hard drives, power supplies, and cases probably won't attract much interest. I keep it as a second machine.
It's tough to say honestly. The build is old enough now that some components aren't really dependable, like the power supply and the AIO, for sure. RAM slots are packed with just 16GB...and so on.
This was a remarkable system back then, but like everything else, it's becoming outdated and less useful each day.
It might be worth thinking about breaking it up. Look into local marketplaces for current prices on items that are selling. I usually use eBay's 'sold' filter.
I observe that when examining your motherboard model, it displays images of two versions—one with 8X RAM slots and the other with 4X. The manufacturer's site no longer shows any pictures. This detail might be useful for potential buyers since it could allow for updates in the future.
There is also a YT personality I enjoy watching who focuses on the X99, suggesting there may be a specific audience interested in this product and its CPU. It would be worth exploring.
Honestly, with a fresh windows install, it could fetch around 4-450 if it’s fully cleaned up. The motherboard itself might still be worth selling, as x99 boards are becoming rarer. I’d keep it if you wanted something to keep, or if you know someone who needs a computer. It remains a solid 1080p medium gamer, especially with a CPU that can overclock to match a Core I7 9000 or Ryzen 7 2000 series. Adding 32GB RAM and an RX 6600 would bring it back to decent gaming levels, possibly handling an RX 6800 or RTX 3070 Ti before the CPU becomes a bottleneck. Even then, at 4K resolution, it should perform well since the GPU handles most of the work. It’s about as fast as first-gen Ryzen, and at 4K on first and fifth gen, it shows just how tough 4K remains.
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