I found a PC listed for $520 on Facebook Marketplace, and I'm not sure if the specs justify the price. It has an NVIDIA RTX 2060 graphics card, an Intel 12 Core processor (2678V3), 32GB of RAM, a 256GB solid-state drive, a 500GB hard drive, Intel WiFi 5, and Bluetooth. The seller claims it runs games well at medium to high graphics and can stream effectively. Are these specs any good for that price?
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Honestly, the RTX 2060 is a decent card but might struggle with high graphics on newer games. Plus, that CPU is from 2015—definitely outdated. I wouldn't go over $500 for this setup. If you have a Microcenter nearby, with an extra $300-400, you could build a much better PC from scratch.
The CPU, although it has 12 cores, can't keep up with modern 4-core processors when it comes to gaming. The GPU might be valued at $120-150, and the RAM could be around $150 if it's DDR4. Honestly, for $520, it’s not a great deal. A bundle with a new CPU and motherboard could easily set you back around $200, and for $400, you could grab something decent.
Totally agree! You might need to check if the RAM is DDR3 or DDR4, though. If it’s DDR3, you might as well leave it.
This CPU is a server chip from 2015, and likely on an X99 platform. While you can pick up the CPU, RAM, and Motherboard for around $90 from China, it’s not really built for gaming. The GPU is worth around $150, but overall, it feels overpriced for what you're getting.
Right? You could definitely find better deals out there for gaming. This setup is just not meant for home use.
Exactly! That processor is pretty ancient and likely not worth much these days. Depending on its RAM type, it could also be DDR3, which is outdated.