Evaluating the Worth of an Almost Five-Year-Old Custom Gaming PC

As I prepare to sell my custom-built gaming PC, I find myself wondering about its current market value. With nearly five years of usage under its belt, I would like to share the specifications of the system and gather some insights on what potential buyers might be willing to pay.

Specifications of the Build

• Chassis: be quiet! Pure Base 500DX
• Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K
• CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 4 Pro
• Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming
• 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
• Cooling: Upgraded with be quiet! Silent Wings 3 fans

Insights on Value

The gaming landscape has undoubtedly evolved over the years, and while the components in my PC are top-notch for their time, I’m curious about how they hold up against newer hardware and trends. The combination of a robust i7 processor and the powerful RTX 3080 graphics card makes this machine capable of handling modern gaming demands and content creation tasks alike.

Given the specifications and the quality of the components, I would appreciate any feedback from the community on the estimated worth of this system. Insights regarding current market trends or selling tips would also be highly valued.

Do you think this custom PC is still a competitive option for gamers, or has the rapid pace of technology left it behind? Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated!