Gaming Computer -- Craigslist: Worth the money?

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Trevornht

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I found this gaming computer listed on craigslist for $400.00 USD. Is it worth the money? Also, will it be able to handle demanding games well, as well as next gen games?

Specs:
HP Pavillion
CPU: Intel i5-2320 3.0 ghz quadcore
GPU: NVIDIA EVGA GTX 560ti 2gb
RAM: 2x4 gb DDR3 SDRAM-12800
Hardrive: 1000gb 7200 rpm
Monitor: Hanspree HF207
Keyboard and Mouse: Logitech k360 and m25
Case: hp Pavillion
Motherboard is hp pavillion default
PSU: 800W

The only issue that I can forsee would be with cooling, due to the fact that it uses the pavillion's case.

So is it worth $400.00?

Thanks!
 
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morgilroka
Honestly a pretty good price for what you actually get.. All you could really do is swap out the mobo if you wanted opening the door for upgrades down the road like a new GPU, like the new GTX800series. The PSU is more than generous so no problems there.
Even a monitor!

As it sits. Not a bad deal
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No, you will have a HP case and some HP branded mobo. The mobo won't overclock and if you want more speed you need to step up to a new socket. You can salvage the gfx card but its not great. The psu is most likely el-cheapo HP discount stuff.

I was in a bind and I needed a desktop asap a few years ago and I went with an HP. Cheap ram, cheap non overclockable mobo and I had a q6600 OC beast cpu.

Its worth it if you don't need any more power and dont plan on upgrading.
 
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Hell, he could play Skyrim at least on very high with that 650ti. You could do some serious gaming with it. Nothing like Crysis 3, but it's a fantastic deal for $400, but then again, it's on Craigslist..
 
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Trevornht

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Dont worry. There's always time to make a duct tape chastity belt...
 
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John Bauer-1363825

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Ouch.
 
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John Bong

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its a 560ti...not a 650ti
 
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John Bauer-1363825

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oops, mistype
 
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Trevornht

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So what's the final verdict?
 
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Honestly a pretty good price for what you actually get.. All you could really do is swap out the mobo if you wanted opening the door for upgrades down the road like a new GPU, like the new GTX800series. The PSU is more than generous so no problems there.
Even a monitor!

As it sits. Not a bad deal
 
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Trevornht

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Thanks!

Im probably going to go check it out this weekend and make sure it works. What should I look for when I am evaluating it?
 
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