Is this three-year-old gaming PC worth $1,200 AUD?
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MellowOrbit42
I've been offered a supposedly unused gaming PC that was built about three years ago for $1,200 AUD. The specifications are: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VISION 8GB, Gigabyte B550 VISION D-P motherboard, 32GB DDR4 RGB memory, 1TB NVMe SSD, a Corsair 360mm white liquid cooler, a Corsair white case with multiple RGB fans, white sleeved cables, and Windows 11 Home. I'd mainly use it for games such as GTA, Call of Duty, and Rocket League. Does this seem like a good deal, and is the hardware still suitable for gaming?
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The price looks fair to good, especially if the machine is practically new. If you wanted to reduce costs later, you could potentially sell the 5900X and replace it with a Ryzen 5 5600, but there’s no urgent reason to do that for the games you listed.
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I’d consider buying it, but make sure you test it and confirm the age and condition of the parts. The RTX 3060 Ti is the weakest part compared with the rest of the build, though it is still a capable gaming card. Also check the liquid cooler for pump noise or leaks since it has been sitting for several years.
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Yes, around $1,200 AUD seems like a very good price if the system is genuinely unused and everything is working. The 5900X, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB NVMe drive make it a strong overall system, and the RTX 3060 Ti should handle those games well at 1080p and reasonably at 1440p.
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