Is this rig worth $480

mario_0606 · Nov 5, 2013

I bought this used gaming rig, but I am not sure I paid the right price. Any help would be appreciated.

Intel i5 2500k 3.3ghz
GeForce 550ti
Asus dvd-r
1tb hd
asrock z75 pro 3
450w psu
8 gb 4x2 gskill rip jaws 1600 MHz

It has a basic case

huilun02 · Nov 5, 2013

I think it's fine.

mario_0606 · Nov 5, 2013

You think its worth 480?

huilun02 · Nov 5, 2013

Assuming, all components are defect free and in good working condition.

I wouldn't call it a steal, but you didn't get robbed either.

mario_0606 · Nov 5, 2013

Yes everything is in great condition. Plays Bf3 and skyrim on highest settings at 720. Thank you for your answer.

mario_0606 · Nov 5, 2013

I also have a few other questions, maybe you can help me out with.

huilun02 · Nov 5, 2013

Sure ask anything you want

mario_0606 · Nov 5, 2013

ok so my mobo is an asrock z75 pro 3. It has:
- 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE2: x16 mode)
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE3: x4 mode)
In which should I insert my gpu in?

huilun02 · Nov 5, 2013

Use the 3.0 x16 slot (usually the one closest to the processor)

mario_0606 · Nov 5, 2013

ok thanks, another question. my bios menu is smaller than my screen, it wasn't before. Also the splash screen itself has changed.
When I turned on the pc it used to show 555 x fast and tell me what function keys to press, but not its all black with a green asrock logo with the fuction keys. Any idea what may have happened.

huilun02 · Nov 5, 2013

It's fine as long as you can boot into Windows normally.

mario_0606 · Nov 5, 2013

Do you know how I can get it back to the original splash screen or al least have the bios fit my monitor.

huilun02 · Nov 5, 2013

You might find the option to change the splash screen in the BIOS. As for the display size of the BIOS, normally the BIOS screen is at a lower resolution than your monitor, and it normally stretches to fill the screen. For some reason the BIOS isn't stretching the image. I don't think there is much you can do about that. But it should not be a problem.

mario_0606 · Nov 5, 2013

ok, when I bought the pc the gpu was I the PCI3 Express 2.0 x16 Slot. So your saying I should move it to the
PCI2 Express 3.0 x16 Slot. why is that?

huilun02 · Nov 5, 2013

A PCI-E 3.0 slot would offer roughly double the maximum transfer rate of a 2.0 slot.

You can keep the card in either slot though, because either way a 550Ti doesn't require the faster speed.

mario_0606 · Nov 5, 2013

So I might as well leave it in there then?

huilun02 · Nov 5, 2013

Yes it's fine

RobCrezz · Nov 5, 2013

Looks good. The 2500k is a great CPU. With a better graphics card you would be able to play high end games at good settings.

Its worth getting a good CPU cooler and overclocking. My 2500k runs at 4.6Ghz no problem, and at that speed it competes with new CPUs at stock clocks.

mario_0606 · Nov 5, 2013

Thanks for all the help

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