Valuing My 5-Year-Old Gaming PC: What’s It Worth?

As technology advances at an astonishing pace, many enthusiasts find themselves considering the resale value of their gaming rigs. I’m currently contemplating selling my custom-built PC, which has served me well over the past five years. I would appreciate your insights on how much it might be worth in today’s market.

Here’s a rundown of its specifications:

• Case: be quiet! Pure Base 500DX
• Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K
• Cooling System: be quiet! Dark Rock 4 Pro
• Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming Mainboard
• Graphics Card: ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 ROG Strix O10G
• Storage: 2000GB Samsung 970 Evo Plus M.2 2280 PCIe
• Memory: 32GB (2x 16384MB) Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200
• Power Supply: be quiet! Straight Power 11 PC ATX 850W
• Additional Features: Upgraded with be quiet! Silent Wings 3 fans for enhanced cooling and quiet operation

Based on the above components, I’m eager to get your thoughts on an appropriate asking price. What do you think is a fair estimate for a setup like this? Your feedback would be invaluable as I navigate this sale. Thank you in advance!