Buying A Used Gaming PC on Craigslist? Hmmmm...

Coolwazabi · Jan 22, 2014

Well I'm looking for a monster of a PC... for a budget

I came across this and it seems like its suits my needs. I don't know a lot about computers "which MOBO can OC and such" but I know looking up the price on google. This gaming PC seems legit.

Here are the specs.

Intel I7 4770K quad core processor
MSI GAMING SERIES ???? Motherboard "he forgot the model but will found out later"
NVIDIA GTX760 4GB
8GB CORSAIR DOMINATOR Platinum 1866MHZ DDR3
CORSAIR H55 closed loop liquid cooling system
256GB Samsung EVO 2.5" SSD
3TB 7200 RPM HDD
Pioneer blu ray/dvd burner
950 Watt Antec PSU for all your current and future powering needs.

What would you pay for it being its 4 months used? I know the retail price of the parts and it adds up quickly. I'm worried about maybe something is wrong or some of the hardware is crap. Issues? Dilemmas ?

markwp · Jan 22, 2014

Those are all first class parts and the rig would cost ~$1600 new, not including windows. Used, especially on CL, I'd pay $800-900 AFTER I saw it run and checked the parts. Wouldn't hurt to ask for a receipt either, listing all parts and sellers name and contact info (outside of CL info and email). Protect yourself!

Mark

Wolfshadw · Jan 22, 2014

You also don't mention what case is being used or if a Windows OS is included. For the parts listed in new condition, you're looking at about $1450. I'd knock off 20% for it being used less than six months. If he's asking for less than $1200, it's a decent deal.

-Wolf sends

Coolwazabi · Jan 22, 2014

Hit it right on the head mark. He is asking $950. He's including some fancy mouse/keyboard set as well. I'm not concerned with those items but I won't deny in taking it either.

Here is the link.

http://nashville.craigslist.org/sys/4244777975.html

USAFRet · Jan 22, 2014

Anything used on craigslist is a crapshoot.
For me, that one would be nothing over $900-1000, and only if I can see it run (in depth) and only if it comes with a verified valid Windows install, including the actual activation key.

ram1009 · Jan 22, 2014

I would sooner buy a used pacemaker than any used computer equipment for any price.

Coolwazabi · Jan 22, 2014

ram1009 :

Why is that?

USAFRet · Jan 22, 2014

ram1009 :

Well..there are various levels of 'used' and 'price'.
I have a $50 Compaq + monitor that is still serving as the house firewall 6 years later
Back when LCD's were still relatively expensive, 2 x Planar 21" for $75 each.
Sony Vaio laptop for $50. The only thing wrong with it was that he got it all virused up. Worked fine.

I wouldn't buy one for $900, though.

markwp · Jan 22, 2014

Note that there are two gpu's in the case - do you get both? Ditto what USAF said about the windows key.

Mark

ram1009 · Jan 22, 2014

Coolwazabi :

A bargain is not what you pay but what you get. In your case, the risk/reward ration is way too high.

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