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Question

How to sell old gaming rig

Mar 11, 2016 6:40AM PST

I have a computer that I built about 2-3 years ago and I don't use it so much because I use my Mac more because I do a lot more video editing / photo editing than gaming. So I was wanting to sell this computer. My question is, would I get more and is it best to sell as one unit? Or part by part?
Here are the specs:

Shuttle SZ77R5
Intel i7 3770k Ivy Bridge
Stock Shuttle 500w Bronze PSU
Stock Shuttle Motherboard
Intel 160 SSD X25-M
WD 1TB Drive
LG Bluray/HD-DVD
Intel Mini PCI Express Wifi/Bluetooth Combo and Antenna
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 MHZ
Diamond TVW750USB ATI Theater HD 750 TV Tuner with Digital TV Antenna
Rosewill USB 3.0 Internal Card Reader


Thanks!!!

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Sell
Mar 11, 2016 7:59AM PST

You can put it up on ebay as a pkg and see if you get any offers.

You can part it out and put each part on ebay and see if you get any offers.

Is there a video card in this mix?

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Additional Information
Mar 11, 2016 9:23AM PST

I forgot I have a Zotac GeForce GTX 560 Ti graphics card, sorry I forgot to add that, with the unit as well. I do have the original retail boxes for all of these too.
Thanks!

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It's hit or miss if the boxes add any value.
Mar 11, 2016 9:29AM PST

But the advice is spot on. Ebay or such to sell such things.

One thing. Be clear about support. Some folk demand training and support for years when they buy this.

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selling boxes
Mar 11, 2016 10:12AM PST

e-bay can be a pain because you'll have to deal with payment, packing and shipping the item. I've had better luck selling computers locally.

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Local
Mar 11, 2016 4:30PM PST

Advertise it locally.

If someone shows an interest arrange to meet the party in the parking lot of the local police station during the day.

Do not except a personal check.....cash or bank draft only.

There's a lot of scammers or worse out there so protect yourself.

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any consignment shops nearby?
Mar 11, 2016 12:03PM PST

Better than having some wacko from craigslist come over. If sell on EBay limit to customers with over a certain amount of purchases, reserve the right of refusal if all those purchases are less than dollar items, etc.