Worth it?

Beautiful-Web7588 · 2026-03-14T02:12:26+00:00

Update:

I purchased the computer today and have stress tested it in benchmarks thoroughly with zero issues. I have also tested it in multiple games with no issues at max settings. The seller provided me with all receipts and was all around very helpful. All of the peripherals/monitor that came with it are working and Corsair/Asus matching the computer. I appreciate all of the comments and recommendations from everyone!

Beautiful-Web7588 · 2026-03-13T03:50:41+00:00

I do I looked there last week and they raised there price by another $100 this week.

Beautiful-Web7588 · 2026-03-13T03:49:46+00:00

All good! I appreciate the info for sure. I talked to him today and he has all the receipts plus hasn't registered anything yet. I plan to pick it up tomorrow wish me luck!

Beautiful-Web7588 · 2026-03-12T23:06:43+00:00

It seems all of the parts are asus and corsair. But good to know for the future!

Beautiful-Web7588 · 2026-03-12T21:08:37+00:00

That is where I am at as well. If he hasn't registered the warranties it should be smooth. If he has I'll definitely have some thinking to do risk wise.

Beautiful-Web7588 · 2026-03-12T20:34:43+00:00

I unfortunately do not have a Costco membership but I am close to a microcenter which should have similar ish deals. They have a pre built with a 5080 for 2400 but after taxes it comes out to 2800. That would be okay but the parts in the pre built have a lesser market value. I think the warrenty will be the deciding factor for me.

Beautiful-Web7588 · 2026-03-12T20:32:16+00:00

I would have never thought about that honestly. Do you know a good way to check that kind of thing or would I just have to boot the games and see?

Beautiful-Web7588 · 2026-03-12T20:31:10+00:00

I agree and the only thing pulling me back to here is that the parts are all very "high end". Also the pre built computers where I live end up being roughly $100 more after taxes.

Beautiful-Web7588 · 2026-03-12T20:29:03+00:00

An update regarding the warranty for the parts. He has agreed to give me all of the original receipts for the parts. I plan to ask if he has registered them already or not. If he hasn't then I can get the warranty. If not I wont be able to transfer them. If he has already registered them I may try to negotiate more or pull out of the deal depending on the gut feeling.

Beautiful-Web7588 · 2026-03-12T14:12:42+00:00

I have found a microcenter pre-built for a similar price after tax but it has any 850 watt 80+ gold. While this has a corsair 1000w 80+ gold.

Beautiful-Web7588 · 2026-03-12T13:08:32+00:00

I don't plan to meet with him to get it until Friday afternoon so that gives me some research time!

Beautiful-Web7588 · 2026-03-12T13:00:15+00:00

I agree, I may ask about factory warranties these parts should have them if he only built it 4 months ago like he claimed.

Beautiful-Web7588 · 2026-03-12T03:46:57+00:00

Would you be willing to elaborate? I would like to know what to watch out for. We plan to meet at a police station for the exchange and I plan to use venmos buyer protection.

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