Evaluating the Value of My Nearly Five-Year-Old Gaming PC

Are you contemplating selling your gaming rig or simply curious about its current market value? Today, I’ll share the specifications of my almost five-year-old PC in hopes of determining a fair asking price.

Here’s What I’ve Got:

• Case: 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: 2TB Samsung 970 Evo Plus M.2 2280 PCIe
• Memory: 32GB (2x 16GB) Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200
• Power Supply: be Quiet! Straight Power 11 PC ATX 850W
• Cooling: Upgraded fans to be quiet! Silent Wings 3

What’s in Store for This Rig?

Having invested in quality components, this build should still provide excellent performance for both gaming and productivity tasks. The Intel i7-10700K is a powerful CPU, while the GeForce RTX 3080 allows for high-quality graphics rendering. Additionally, the enhancements like the be Quiet! Dark Rock 4 Pro cooler and Silent Wings 3 fans ensure optimal thermal performance and quieter operation.

Seeking Insights

As I prepare to list my PC for sale, I’d love to hear your thoughts on what a reasonable price would be. Considering the specifications and age, what do you think this setup is worth in today’s market? Your insights would be greatly appreciated!

Feel free to leave a comment with your estimated value or any selling tips you might have. Thank you for your help!