Do you guys think this gaming PC from Craigslist is worth it?

[miketh2005]

$750 for

• CPU: I7 4770K
• Mobo: Asus Maximus VI Impact
• HDD: 256GB SSD
• RAM: G Skill 16GB RAM
• Water Cooler: Corsair H100
• Case: Bitfenix Prodigy Mini Itx
• PSU: 450w Gold Modular PSU
• GPU: Radeon HD 7970
• Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker

He says it is basically brand new and enjoys building as a hobby. Do you think I should jump on it?
I really appreciate it, thank you guys.

 

[americancritic2]

Hello, does it have preloaded software or do you have to buy new software.

1. Go with cash, tuck away $50..and see if he will take $700.00.

2. Do not let them know you must have it. You know be a little uninterested. Don't pull out all the money, just pull $700.00 and dingle it in his face and he will probable take the $700.00....

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
I personally wouldn't be buying a computer off of CL you have no warrantee for #1
#2 there's no way of telling if the windows version is valid so you might end up getting another system builders too which adds another 100.us
#3 you might get robbed for your trouble by him or his buddies behind door #2

Parts wise :/ I don't know you'd have to lookup every part to see current sells prices.

 

[Windows Sniper]

In terms of cost vs retail, yes that is a good offer. (The Cpu is $400 alone - GPU is about $500).

I am concerned that the guy is selling that for a HUGE loss...

Also, the PSU, it does not look like it is enough for the system! That should be running at least a 600Mw+...

Again a reflection of prior comments about the software.

Short answer, no do not trust...

 

[Dude]

Looks decent except for the PSU and GPU. Go for it and upgrade those.

 

[ThrashZone]

I would stress caution
This is a build from an Armature builder and from CL to boot
This thing could last 5 minutes or 5 years and you have no warrantee of either so the key word here is Run away

700.us to upgrade anything is dicey at best
You could do that with a dell.... and have a 1-2 year warrantee and ultimately have no chance of bubba jumping out of a closet and taking your money and leaving you a blood stump for your trouble.

Shop better.

 

[Dude]

Well I understand your point Mike, but I would think he would look at it first before buying it. If the seller is an avid builder as he said, he will have the boxes that the components came in. It would be very easy to boot it up and see if it is in good shape, make sure windows is valid...etc

 

[ThrashZone]

Yep,
Could also be stolen......
We are talking about C.L.
Might as well be on ebay where you can use paypal or something :/

 

[Layback Bear]

I would never buy a computer off of Craigs List.

You don't know how long it has been used or how it was used.
You don't know if it was stolen.
Unless you live close where you can inspect it before you buy, you don't really know what you will get.

All you will know is your money is gone.

 

[miketh2005]

Thank you guys a bunch.

I think I'll ask more about the warranty. Do I just need the receipts and I should be good?

Obviously I tried to haggle and got it down to $750, and I will meet at a public place, as long as I have the receipts, I don't think I need to test it (I'd rather meet at a public place than test it). I'll record everything with a camera too.

EDIT: Oh and he said the PSU is 550.

 

[Layback Bear]

How many miles is a buyer and seller going to travel over a $750.00 computer.

Next question. Why can't the seller sell this computer locally?
Their is always someone looking for a good priced quality computer.

 

[miketh2005]

How many miles is a buyer and seller going to travel over a $750.00 computer.

Next question. Why can't the seller sell this computer locally?
Their is always someone looking for a good priced quality computer.

Not sure what you mean, this is local.

He said he purchased on Amazon and he can email me the invoices, he is also giving all the original boxes.

 

[Layback Bear]

I have no idea from behind my keyboard where the seller or you are located.

Just buy it and let us know what happens.

Have a nice day.

 

[miketh2005]

I have no idea from behind my keyboard where the seller or you are located.

Just buy it and let us know what happens.

Have a nice day.

Well Craigslist is usually local. You have a nice day too!

 

[ThrashZone]

Still sounds fishy to me
His hobby is to loose money :/
Often if it's too good to be true it often is

Make sure you get all boxes and all receipts.
Don't go alone.
Good luck.

 

[Dude]

Thank you guys a bunch.

I think I'll ask more about the warranty. Do I just need the receipts and I should be good?

Obviously I tried to haggle and got it down to $750, and I will meet at a public place, as long as I have the receipts, I don't think I need to test it (I'd rather meet at a public place than test it). I'll record everything with a camera too.

EDIT: Oh and he said the PSU is 550.

If you can meet the seller in person to check it, see the receipts..boxes etc, and check the system out it can be a good deal. To buy over the internet via email as the others have posted is fishy for sure.

And yes, you need to test it. Meet the seller and view everything before agreeing.

 

[miketh2005]

Thank you guys a bunch.

I think I'll ask more about the warranty. Do I just need the receipts and I should be good?

Obviously I tried to haggle and got it down to $750, and I will meet at a public place, as long as I have the receipts, I don't think I need to test it (I'd rather meet at a public place than test it). I'll record everything with a camera too.

EDIT: Oh and he said the PSU is 550.

If you can meet the seller in person to check it, see the receipts..boxes etc, and check the system out it can be a good deal. To buy over the internet via email as the others have posted is fishy for sure.

And yes, you need to test it. Meet the seller and view everything before agreeing.

I'm not sure how to test it without risking my life, lol. They always say to meet at a public place for Craigslist. If the receipts and warranties check out, anything that goes is wrong when I test it at home should be able to be replaced, and it would still be a good deal, right?

 

[ThrashZone]

Yea that's kind of where some of the mystery comes to play,
If the cpu is actually installed on the board or if a different one is,
It is the hardest to see when a heat sink is installed

Box could be left over from another assembly ?

 

[miketh2005]

Yea that's kind of where some of the mystery comes to play,
If the cpu is actually installed on the board or if a different one is,
It is the hardest to see when a heat sink is installed

Box could be left over from another assembly ?

Damn, very nice thinking, never thought about that. Hmm.

 

[miketh2005]

Damn, wouldn't it even be possible to trick a PC into showing the wrong CPU? Even a fake GPU? That would be going all out on the scam, that'd be a good scam though. Thinking of the worst possibility.

I'm not sure how to fully protect myself....