What should I sell my computer for?

demonicsmileyface · Jan 27, 2015

I'm looking to sell my alienware 17 with Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4700MQ CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2401 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s) and Nvidia GeForce GTX 770m with 3 GB ddr5. system has 16 GB RAM and originally cost me $2100. also including the 10% ebay cut would it be worth it to build a PC with this money? as in could I make a PC better than the alienware with the money I get from it including peripherals and monitor? Does anyone know of any free ebay like sites for selling computers on?

biggranny · Jan 27, 2015

demonicsmileyface :

$2000 is very overpriced for that system, even getting 3/4 of your money you can build a better PC, are you talking about desktops? You could easily build a nice gaming rig for $1500 that can play pretty much everything maxed out, heck even $1,000 can do that if you custom-build it correctly. Monitor and peripherals are a bit extra, but not too much (Of course depends on what you get), so factor that in as well. I'm also not sure where to sell your computer.

tiny voices · Jan 27, 2015

No chance are you getting $2000 for that. Sorry. You would be lucky to get $1000.

andy_Man · Jan 27, 2015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834231140
Basically you have to undercut refurbished price of similar product which is 1079$.
You probably would have a lot of trouble even getting 1000$ .
Alienware is overpriced.

demonicsmileyface · Jan 27, 2015

biggranny :

yes im defiantly going to build a new PC but what im wondering is how much should I sell the alienware for because I cant find any of the model I own for sale. Also whats the usual loss of value on a 1 year old computer? it cost 2100 originally and there's 10% ebay fee so I would want to know if I could get as good a system as I have now using the money from selling my current alienware PC and still have money left over

demonicsmileyface · Jan 27, 2015

andy_Man :

how much would it cost building a computer thats just as good with the same power as the alienware?

demonicsmileyface · Jan 27, 2015

tiny voices :

so am I better off keeping it? or could I make a better PC with the money I get from selling it

tiny voices · Jan 27, 2015

demonicsmileyface :

biggranny :

yes im defiantly going to build a new PC but what im wondering is how much should I sell the alienware for because I cant find any of the model I own for sale. Also whats the usual loss of value on a 1 year old computer? it cost 2100 originally and there's 10% ebay fee so I would want to know if I could get as good a system as I have now using the money from selling my current alienware PC and still have money left over

The value drop of a 1 year old laptop is honestly like 40%. You are looking at $1100 max for that laptop.

tiny voices · Jan 27, 2015

demonicsmileyface :

andy_Man :

how much would it cost building a computer thats just as good with the same power as the alienware?

Less than $1000.

NJDEN · Jan 27, 2015

Don't try and sell computers... Its not worth it; your better of recycling the parts or letting someone else use it. If you do try and sell it the best way is to sell the parts individually and its going to be pretty much half off what they are going for now.

tiny voices · Jan 27, 2015

NJDEN :

This is a laptop, not a computer he can part out....

NJDEN · Jan 27, 2015

tiny voices :

Wow, don't know how I missed that... Realistically he could still part it out if its built like a Sager, but I doubt Alienware has that modularity.

demonicsmileyface · Jan 27, 2015

tiny voices :

demonicsmileyface :

Less than $1000.

could you please send me a list of all the parts to get?

tiny voices · Jan 27, 2015

Do you need an OS or monitor in that budget?

demonicsmileyface · Jan 27, 2015

tiny voices :

yes I do it needs to be win 8 and a 17-22 inch monitor 1080p thank you

tiny voices · Jan 27, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2260SWDN-TAA 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($114.39 @ Mwave)
Total: $1035.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-27 19:38 EST-0500

demonicsmileyface · Jan 27, 2015

tiny voices :

wow thanks so much and this would be plenty for running battlefield 4 on high? and do I need a sound card because I'm in to ametur music production or would the graphics card be fine for that?

tiny voices · Jan 27, 2015

Yes, it will run any game on high and many on ultra.

The motherboard has good sound. The GPU doesn't have anything to do with it. The motherboard audio will be fine.

demonicsmileyface · Jan 27, 2015

tiny voices :

alright thanks. one last question could I install LED bars and lights in the case to make it look cool?

tiny voices · Jan 28, 2015

Yeah, if you want. I personally do not like LEDs in cases so I do not know much about them, but there are TONS of kits out there for that type of thing.

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