Selling this PC: is €200 a fair price for an i3-10100F and GTX 1060?
A look at the price of a second-hand PC with an i3-10100F and GTX 1060: is €200 a bargain or a rip-off? Market data and conflicting opinions.
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Selling a PC with an i3-10100F and GTX 1060: fair price or too expensive?
A second-hand PC with an i3-10100F and a GTX 1060 6 GB is listed for €230, with room to negotiate down to €200. The listing has sparked a debate between those who see it as a bargain and those who consider the components outdated. The asking price sits right on the border between a gift and a rip-off, depending on your point of view.
The price: is €200 reasonable?
The seller sets the price at €230 but admits he expects to be haggled down to €200. According to market analysis, a used GTX 1060 6 GB goes for between €50 and €100, although some point out that RTX 2060 cards can already be found for €100. The i3-10100F, an entry-level 10th-generation processor, has little residual value. The new 700 W power supply and the Aerocool Streak case add something, but they don't justify the premium. Those who defend the price argue that the build is balanced for playing undemanding titles and allows a cheap upgrade to an i5 or i7 on the LGA1200 socket.
Components: outdated or still viable?
The GTX 1060 6 GB no longer receives driver support and lacks Ray Tracing and DirectX 12 Ultimate, which limits its lifespan for modern games. On the plus side, the rest of the hardware is reasonable: 16 GB of DDR4 RAM at 3200 MHz, a motherboard with upgrade options, and a 700 W power supply that allows installing a more powerful GPU such as an RTX 3060. The i3 processor is the weak point, but swapping it for an i7-7700 (which can be found for around €60) would make it a much more capable machine. The question is whether it's worth buying a base PC for €200 and then investing another €150-200 in upgrades.
The discussion reflects the reality of the second-hand market: for someone looking for a functional PC for basic tasks and light gaming, €200 can be a good price. For anyone who wants to play current titles, the components fall short and it's better to start from scratch with a more modern platform. The final decision depends on needs and budget.
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A second-hand PC with an i3-10100F and a GTX 1060 6 GB is listed for €230, with room to negotiate down to €200. The listing has sparked a debate between those who see it as a bargain and those who consider the components outdated. The asking price sits right on the border between a gift and a rip-off, depending on your point of view.
The price: is €200 reasonable?
The seller sets the price at €230 but admits he expects to be haggled down to €200. According to market analysis, a used GTX 1060 6 GB goes for between €50 and €100, although some point out that RTX 2060 cards can already be found for €100. The i3-10100F, an entry-level 10th-generation processor, has little residual value. The new 700 W power supply and the Aerocool Streak case add something, but they don't justify the premium. Those who defend the price argue that the build is balanced for playing undemanding titles and allows a cheap upgrade to an i5 or i7 on the LGA1200 socket.
Components: outdated or still viable?
The GTX 1060 6 GB no longer receives driver support and lacks Ray Tracing and DirectX 12 Ultimate, which limits its lifespan for modern games. On the plus side, the rest of the hardware is reasonable: 16 GB of DDR4 RAM at 3200 MHz, a motherboard with upgrade options, and a 700 W power supply that allows installing a more powerful GPU such as an RTX 3060. The i3 processor is the weak point, but swapping it for an i7-7700 (which can be found for around €60) would make it a much more capable machine. The question is whether it's worth buying a base PC for €200 and then investing another €150-200 in upgrades.
The discussion reflects the reality of the second-hand market: for someone looking for a functional PC for basic tasks and light gaming, €200 can be a good price. For anyone who wants to play current titles, the components fall short and it's better to start from scratch with a more modern platform. The final decision depends on needs and budget.
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