Dalionath
join:2013-03-06
Dsl De Saint-Andre, NB | Got kinda a deal. Someon is selling me this computer for 600$ it still works good and everything wondering if it would be a good starting one? i would upgrade it slowly
Processor: Intel i7 920 Quad Core @ 2.7GHz
RAM: 6gb [2x3gb] OCZ Blade DDR3
Video: 2xATI Radeon Sapphire HD 4870 (Crossfire)
Motherboard: Gigabyte EX58
Cooling (upgraded CPU fan): Thermalright Ultra 120
HDD: 1tb Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm
Case: Antec Nine Hundred gaming case |
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 s1deoutGeek4LifePremium
join:2003-12-10
Troy, OH
kudos:1 | I dont think it is work $600. It is a socket 1366 CPU and motherboard so there is no upgrade path. The only thing to upgrade are the video cards .
That being said the 1366 platform still has alot of life left in it. |
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Dalionath
join:2013-03-06
Dsl De Saint-Andre, NB | it would be a start? |
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s1deoutGeek4LifePremium
join:2003-12-10
Troy, OH
kudos:1 | If it were my money I would build a entry level system based on 1155 socket and then upgrade from there.
Maybe something like: »pcpartpicker.com/p/JTbL
I am sure Kris has tons of recommendations. I just threw that together in 10mins. |
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 GhastlyonePremium
join:2009-01-07
Las Vegas, NV
kudos:2 | reply to Dalionath
I wouldn't waste 600 dollars on some used outdated PC.
Build a brand new up to date PC. Like we've already recommended to you multiple times. |
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Dalionath
join:2013-03-06
Dsl De Saint-Andre, NB | its coool i just dont trust buying online :s so yeah |
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GhastlyonePremium
join:2009-01-07
Las Vegas, NV
kudos:2 | said by Dalionath:its coool i just dont trust buying online :s so yeah
You don't trust buying new electronics online from an actual store, but trust purchasing used electronics from a private party instead?
Hmm. |
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Don't the new i3's hang with the older 920 i7's? |
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Dalionath
join:2013-03-06
Dsl De Saint-Andre, NB | im getting 8gb of ram for 63$ also to add on it |
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 JBEveryday Normal Guy
join:2009-05-14 | reply to Ghastlyone
Lol, that's what I was thinking.
IMO that is not worth that price, maybe half of that. |
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 KrisnatharokCaveat EmptorPremium
join:2009-02-11
Earth Orbit
kudos:7 | reply to Dalionath
No. |
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me1212
join:2008-11-20
Pleasant Hill, MO | reply to Dalionath
Spend the 600 on a new one.
An i3 and z75 motherboard. That'll get you usb 3.0 and pcie 3.0, where as the motherboard in the one you posted would have usb 2.0 and pcie 2.0.
A 7700 gpu heck even if you don't want to overclock the 7770 »www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···14202011 Theres the ghz edition 7770 $110 with a $15 MIR so $95 after all is said and done.
You should be able to get a new pc and build it for about $600, just a tad over, OS price included. |
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demirPremium
join:2010-07-15
usa | reply to Dalionath
You don't trust buying online? 
Ever heard of this?
»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_Secure
All of the major retailers use it when you're submitting personal inforamtion. |
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GhastlyonePremium
join:2009-01-07
Las Vegas, NV
kudos:2 | For real.
There are millions upon millions of online store transactions that happen on a daily basis.
Are there instances when people have gotten their info jacked? Of course.
My info has only been stolen one time. A simple phone call to the bank disputing the charges fixed the issue. |
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 pnjunctionTeksavvy ExtremePremium
join:2008-01-24
Toronto, ON
kudos:1 | reply to Dalionath
Not a very good price.
I've been thinking I would sell my i7-860, 8gb, 6970, 750W system when I upgrade. It is close to that one except the 6970 is better than the pair of 4870s.
I think you could build a new system comparable to mine for about $600-700. Given that the parts are used and have less upgradability I would maybe ask $400-450 for it.
That one, less than $400 for sure. Thoss crossfire 4870s will be the 'gift' that keeps on giving as they suck about 90W each at idle. At 3 generations old and power hog I would consider them almost worthless at this point. Hell I've got one back in its box gathering dust since I upgraded to the 6970. |
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 El QuintronResident Mouth BreatherPremium
join:2008-04-28
Etobicoke, ON
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said by Dalionath:its coool i just dont trust buying online :s so yeah
I usually don't like buying online, but that's because I want to have my stuff right away, so I somewhat feel for you, but realistically where you are, you're only going to get anything decent PC wise by mail order. I know this because I grew up about two hours north of you.
Your other option is to drive to a larger center, go to a decent PC store (avoid FS, BB and the Source at all costs) and either pick the parts there and build it yourself or have them build it for you.
The reason why I'm saying this is that you could probably do better for $600 new, or spend between 8 and 1K and you'll do amazing especially if you're prepared to build it yourself.
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I can build you a much better PC for $600. I wouldn't spend that kind of money on those old parts. |
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Have you ever built one yourself? Are you afraid you couldn't do it? |
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