I'm in the United States and may sell this computer in a little over a month to help pay for my next PC. It's a refurbished system with older hardware and a hard drive that takes 10–20 minutes to become usable, makes noise, and may be failing. It runs Windows 11 Pro 64-bit and has an Intel Core i7-7700, 32GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory, a Dell 0NW6H5 motherboard, Intel HD Graphics 630 integrated graphics, and a roughly 3.7TB hard drive. It isn't suitable for modern gaming, but it could handle basic work, browsing, or hardware-upgrade practice if the drive were replaced. What would be a realistic selling price, should I sell it as a complete working-but-impaired computer or for parts, and which sales platform would be best?
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If you can demonstrate that it boots and basic functions work, take clear photos or a short video showing the specifications and startup behavior. Don’t hide the drive problem or advertise it as fully functional. A nearby classified listing or local marketplace avoids shipping costs and lets the buyer inspect it before paying.
I wouldn’t count on the original refurbished-store price as a guide. The old platform, integrated graphics, OEM motherboard, and defective storage reduce the value considerably. List it as a complete system with a failing hard drive first; if there’s no interest, then consider selling the RAM and other usable components separately.
The 32GB of DDR4 memory and the i7-7700 are probably the most appealing parts. You may get more by selling the RAM separately and listing the rest as a parts or repair system, but individual parts can take longer to sell and may not be worth shipping. If you sell the whole computer, price it modestly and expect buyers to negotiate.
The hard drive is the biggest problem, so be completely upfront that it is noisy, very slow, and likely failing. You can list the system as-is for local pickup and explain that it is best used for parts, upgrades, or light tasks. A local listing is probably better than shipping because the computer is heavy and the working value is limited.
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