Hey everyone! I recently bought a gaming PC off Facebook Marketplace for $550, but I'm not really experienced in the PC world. Here are the specs I got: An AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (3.80GHz Octa-Core), ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4 motherboard, 16GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GPU, and a 1TB ADATA LEGEND 700 GOLD M.2 NVMe SSD, among some other components. I'm wondering if I got a good deal with this setup. Also, I'm interested in getting into 4K gaming, so if I were to add a 4070 Super to this build, would it run smoothly? Any insights would be appreciated!
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Honestly, it sounds like you paid about what you should for those parts. The RTX 4060 is worth around $250-$300 used these days, and the RAM and SSD definitely add value. While you didn't snag a crazy deal, you also didn't get ripped off. It's a solid setup for 1080p gaming, though aiming for 4K might need some heavy upgrades.
If you're considering 4K gaming, keep in mind that you might want a better GPU than the 4060. But for 1080p, you’re good!
You didn't get a great deal, but it's reasonably priced for a second-hand PC. The value of your components looks good with around $1,200 worth of parts at retail, even if not everything is super high end. For 4K gaming, though, even with a 4070 Super, you might need more upgrades to get smooth gameplay without turning the settings down too low.
True, for decent performance in modern titles at 4K, you're looking at a much more powerful GPU. Don’t underestimate the demand of 4K!
Yeah, 4K gaming is no joke! Might be worth looking into a complete new build down the line if that's where you want to go.
This rig is decent but don't expect much for 4K. Upgrading to a 4070 Super will help, but you'll also need a better CPU and more RAM. I'd suggest running it at 1080p until you're ready to build a more powerful system. There's plenty of info online about GPU performance for different resolutions to help guide your upgrades!
For sure! Upgrading one thing at a time is a smart move; this will give you time to plan a solid 4K build later.
Definitely check out some articles and benchmarks; they'll give you a clearer picture of what to expect!
Yeah, I wouldn't worry too much about getting ripped off. You did fine for a used PC, especially considering current prices.