Should I sell my PC?
Posted by FirmBed1097@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 14 comments
I haven’t used my PC as often as I use to, but it was my first ever PC I built and assembled back when it was so hard to get parts around Covid. It’s just hard to let go which sounds corny. But I’d rather give it to someone who would put it to use rather than let it collect dust.
Have you guys sold your PC? And did you ever regret it?
Bright_Lynx_502@reddit
If you dont use it anymore, why ask us for permission to sell it?
FirmBed1097@reddit (OP)
I’m not asking for permission. All I’m asking is have you ever sold your first PC you built and ever regret it because it was sentimental?
danielnicee@reddit
Question doesn't make sense, of course people have sold their PC. Or do you think people just keep them in the garage to rot once they upgrade their PC throughout the years?
FirmBed1097@reddit (OP)
How? The question is have you ever sold your PC and regret it after. I don’t understand how that’s not clear? I know people upgrade it but I’m saying those who don’t upgrade and left without a PC at all did you regret selling it after
danielnicee@reddit
I didn't say the question isn't clear, it can be clear and still not make any sense.
You asked whether people have sold their first ever PC build. The answer is obviously yes. It's a question that doesn't make sense to ask. Whether because they didn't use it anymore, upgraded it, broke a part, whatever it may be, it's obvious that people have sold their first ever PC, or just thrown it in the bin if it's old enough.
DanielleR5@reddit
I always take the view that you always need two. If your primary PC fails, repairing it is a lot easier when you have a backup PC to research, order parts, download software.
Expert_Conflict6374@reddit
Hey here's a crazy idea: phones exist.
Lostcoach1234@reddit
Isnt that what phones are for?
TheChosenerPoke@reddit
idk how people are actually productive on phones when the browser experience is so much more significantly shit than on pc
Expert_Conflict6374@reddit
Nobody is asking you to be productive on phones, you just need the phone to place an Amazon order for a broken PC part
Captobvious75@reddit
Unless you need the money- just keep it. Doubt you will get anywhere near what you paid for it anyways.
danielnicee@reddit
Only you know whether you need your PC or not.
ATFYF-@reddit
I sold a PC I regretted and I didn't play it much.
But I still regretted selling it.
aminy23@reddit
It's not a bad idea sometimes. I'm in the process of rebuilding my own PC. This isn't a solicitation since I have a buyer lined up already - but I'm in the process of selling my 5900X for $200, 64GB of my old RAM for $250, and my motherboard for about $125 which will net me about $625.
Last year I bought an exceptional 48GB DDR5 RAM kit for $129, and now I have a 250K for $230 and a Z890 Aorus Master for $192. I may end up with a profit here even, while being able to upgrade my 6 year old parts.
On the flip side if I do nothing, my PC might not last 7-10+ years, and if something breaks I lose it all.