What is this desktop worth? Used Alienware

[VanceIX]

g911turbo said:

VanceIX said:

Used? I wouldn't pay over $500 for it. The CPU isn't overclockable, and the 760 is mid-range at best. i7 sounds fancy, but means nothing for gaming and since it isn't a K model, you cannot OC, which limits the system and the value. Also, the power supply is downright pitiful, 330W isn't going to get you far if you decide to upgrade.

Edit: Yup, a similar computer (brand new) is only $585. The one I linked is also overclockable. An extra $200 and you could even get a 970, one of the most powerful cards on the market currently. If you pay any more than $500, you are being ripped off big time. There is absolutely nothing "high end" about this PC. I personally would only buy it if it came down to $400 or less.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8KgcmG

OK, thanks for the feedback.  To be fair he does have 1 year of the extended warranty left.

Will the 760 be able to handle most games on mid to high settings?

Extended warranty is not even close to the $300 extra he wants from you. Not to mention that it's just 1 more year of warranty, something you would find with almost any new system that you build.

The 760 will be able to handle most modern games on medium to high. Won't be that way for long though, 2-3 years from now you'll be changing the resolution or playing games mostly on medium, with a few low settings. Fast forward then, when you decide it might be time to upgrade the GPU, you'll realize that the PSU is too pitiful to handle most GPUs.

My advice? Pass on this. Build your own (Very easy, just look up some tutorials. Not much different from building with legos in terms of difficulty), or look for a better deal. You're getting ripped off here.

Edit: Just noticed that you said no. Good. If you decide to build your own, PM me and I'll guide you through the process for picking parts and such.