What specifications should I consider when determining its value for sale?
What specifications should I consider when determining its value for sale?
Hi all,
I’m considering upgrading my PC to a gaming laptop for better portability. I need advice on whether to sell the whole unit or break it down into parts. Could you provide a reasonable estimate of its value?
Components include: CPU i7-8700K OC @ 5.0GHz with liquid metal paste, GPU Gigabyte Windforce RTX 2070 Super 8GB, 32GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM, Kraken X53 240mm AIO cooler, ASRock Extreme4 Z370 motherboard, Corsair RM850X Gold 850W power supply, 2TB Seagate HDD, 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD, and an Aerocool case with 120mm fans. Thanks.
Corsair Gold 850W is the model of the unit, with 850W being its advertised power output and 80+ efficiency representing gold. The age of the PSU is not specified in this context.
The PSU is an RM850x Fully Modular PSU. It's approximately two years old, as my system operated on a 600W for its initial years. The CPU was brand new in 2021, having been replaced under warranty. The entire setup was constructed in 2018. I'm uncertain about the exact total cost, but it seems to have accumulated around 2k over time.
750 could be reasonable.
Mostly, it's a lot of work splitting it up, so you're unlikely to get rid of everything. You might want to keep it, as a laptop wouldn't match that performance anyway—just the CPU, no graphics card, and you'll have a backup option.
A pc tends to fetch better when it is taken apart and the components are sold separately. This is since buyers rarely seek an identical model. Look for used parts on ebay, then sort by completed auctions. In green you’ll see the actual selling prices. You’ll face challenges with the case and shipping costs will be high. In practice, try selling locally. The advice to keep it as a backup could be the most sensible option.
My .02 on it is clear. Determine if you prefer selling locally or not. eBay takes a significant cut and tends to favor complainers heavily. Recent seller protection has proven unreliable. I’d consider bundling the CPU, motherboard, and RAM together. You can choose to retain the OS with that component or keep it as an extra benefit. If your MS profile is linked, you’ll need to plan how you’ll store that OS. For the remaining items, I’d list them separately but could link to a “ask me about” page for other parts. This way, someone browsing might discover another needed item. I’d retain the drives—place the HDD in an enclosure for extra space, and the SSD in a compact one or use it elsewhere. The laptop you’re considering may support an open M.2 slot. Using platforms like CL or Marketplace usually yields lower returns than eBay while steering clear of its associated problems. Remember, anyone interested in hardware knows the challenges of upgrading an 8th gen CPU, especially regarding W11 compatibility. That’s the main point I’m making, though it could backfire if W10 remains popular.