I'm considering buying this used PC for about $850 CAD. It includes a Ryzen 7 5800X, ASUS motherboard, 32GB of Patriot Viper DDR4 memory, a 1TB Samsung 970 NVMe SSD, a Corsair 750W power supply, the case, and the AMD Wraith cooler. The graphics card is an ASUS ROG RTX 3060 12GB. This would be a new-to-me system for general use and gaming, with a wired connection and no need for additional monitors. Does the overall price seem reasonable, and are there any parts or potential issues I should check before buying?
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The 5800X is still a solid processor for gaming, editing, and general use, and 32GB of RAM is plenty for most games. I’d ask how old the power supply and SSD are, check the temperatures under load, and make sure the motherboard supports the CPU with a stable BIOS.
The parts make sense for a capable 1080p gaming system, especially with the RTX 3060. Just keep in mind that the Ryzen 7 5800X does not have integrated graphics, so the GPU is essential. Since this is used, confirm that the system boots properly and that the listed graphics card is included.
The asking price feels high for a used system. Depending on the exact motherboard, case, power supply model, and condition, the components might total roughly $650–$700 CAD on the secondhand market, with around $750 being the upper end in a more expensive local market. At $850, I’d negotiate or expect excellent condition and proof that everything works.
The GPU is included—I accidentally left it out of the original list. It’s an ASUS ROG RTX 3060 12GB.