Selling a PC: How to determine its value

If you want to sell your old PC, it is often difficult to determine its value. It is best to negotiate with several purchase portals and consult comparable computers. If all price offers are too low, you can still sell your desktop PC privately on eBay or eBay classifieds.

Selling a PC: Estimating the value

Determining the value of your PC is important if you want to sell it for a fair price.

• List all technical specifications: Write all specifications in the description. Example: CPU (Intel Core i9-14900K, Ryzen 7 7800X3D), GPU (RTX 4070, RX 7900 XTX), chipset, RAM type (DDR4 / DDR5) and SSD standard (PCIe 3.0, 4.0, 5.0). Current benchmarks and used prices in TechPowerUp and Tom’s Hardware strengthen every listing.

• Cross-check real market prices: eBay shows paid amounts under “Sold items”; add Rebuy for immediate purchases, Back Market for refurbisher lists, and the Hardwareluxx forum for community benchmarks. This will give you a robust average.

• Calculate the current value: Subtract around 25 percent of the original gross price for each year of use; high-end graphics cards retain some of their value because demand remains stable (RTX 4070 currently ☻ $800).

• Record condition, accessories, warranty: Scratches, missing covers, or yellowed fronts reduce the amount. Original packaging, receipt, serial numbers, and remaining warranty are proven to add value – Back Market clearly indicates these factors.

• Bundle documents: Put CPU-Z/GPU-Z reports, benchmark screenshots, and photos in a cloud folder and link the data set in the ad.

• Publish a price with a buffer: Set your price five percent above your lower limit; this leeway allows you to offer a small discount without losing money.