My friend is selling me his old gaming computer for $800 because he's building a new one. The specs he provided include an i7 9700k, a 1TB SanDisk NVMe SSD, and around 80GB of DDR4 RAM. He mentioned it has an RTX 2070 Super, but I need to confirm that. I'm planning on getting this setup primarily for my wife to play Fallout VR and Skyrim VR with mods on our Meta Quest 3. Do you think this system will work for those games? Is $800 a reasonable asking price?
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For what you're looking to do, that setup might handle it, but it's definitely on the older side. I've seen similar builds go for about $500 in my area. If that $800 is in USD, you might want to negotiate harder or consider just building something new. Just be cautious about mixing money and friends—it could lead to some awkward situations.
Honestly, $800 seems a bit steep for that rig. If you break it down, the i7 9700k is pretty outdated, and while the RTX 2070 Super isn't terrible, there are much better deals out there. Based on current market trends, I'd estimate that rig is worth more around $400-$500 at most. You could get a new PC with significantly better specs for that price. Just be cautious and maybe do some more research before committing.
Yeah, if you look around, you might find better options. The used market can be tricky, but it's worth it.
Skip on this one—$800 is way too much. I sold a computer with a much more powerful setup for about $900 not long ago. You can definitely find better options if you're willing to search. Don't let sentiment cloud your judgment about the pricing.
Exactly! There are often better builds available for similar prices, especially if you check local listings or sales.
In my opinion, $800 is a ripoff—especially since that PC is reaching its limits for modern gaming. The RAM configuration is also unusual. If they’re using odd setups like that, it might be a warning sign. Look elsewhere or aim for a lower price.
Good point! Always a smart choice to be wary of unusual specs. It helps to really know what you're getting.
True! It’s always tricky when friends are involved. If the PC doesn’t work out, it could cause strain.