How much??

[farbods0]

Hey you guys Its time for me to part ways with my computer. Not much of a gamer anymore and need the cash for school so I was wondering what do you think is the right price for this machine? http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/sys/2815265674.html Im thinking maybe $1350 is too much because its been up on craigslist for a while and no nibbles. Also I have a laptop up but dont know about the price maybe i should go for $400? http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/hp-pavilion-dv6775us-entertainment/1707-3121_7-33204706.html It comes with a 16 cell battery as well

Tell me what you guys think and thanks

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Honestly? You have that computer priced about double what it's worth. Including the monitor it's at most worth $650-$700. No way will you get more than the individual parts are worth. Part it out and subtract 15-20% for the "used" factor.

Laptop prices have also come down alot here recently. I am thinking like $250 tops for that.

 

[farbods0]

Really that low? Its a 6 core with a 5870 and a 24 inch monitor that alone is $700 at least and the laptop which is 6 years old is almost the same price how can that be?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Like I said add up the individual parts at todays price and subtract 15-20% for being used. If you were building it for someone specifically as a brand new computer you could get paid for building it but as it's not custom for anyone but you the value will decrease. Just how it is. You might get lucky and get a bit more if you leave it for sale long enough.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

And like I said, $250 would probably be the best that laptop would do.

 

[zolton33]

That processor is far from new. The amd phenoms have been out a long time now and is under 200.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103849 . Even with a 24 inch monitor which is maybe what 170.00? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007617%20600030619&IsNodeId=1&name=24%22

Some one could easilly build that same system for almost half the price and have it brand new. As for the laptop? Most like to try to over price them as they are popular. Seach ebay there are many there with 15" screens for under 200.00 max of like 350 and thats with all the bells and whistles.

 

[somekidxd]

$600 i would say, you might be able to get away with 700.

 

[farbods0]

I was gonna sell the 2 and get a macbook pro but even with that it seems like i would have to add some money on top of it. The condition of the computer is perfectly fine no scratches dents or anything

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Why would you waste money on an overpriced Macbook? If you sell what you have now for say $750-850 for both you could get a pretty damn powerful Windows 7 laptop for that.

 

[farbods0]

I like the design of a macbook and the resale value on them is really good as well. Also even if i didnt like the OS I could just do bootcamp

 

[Deleted member 217926]

But with money being an issue you get twice as much going with a Windows based laptop over a Mac. It's your money but that's crazy to me.

 

[farbods0]

i was looking at the envy 15 that looks pretty solid and almost identical to a macbook. the only draw back is the red/orange issue with the 1080p screens