Hardware clearout - What do you think I could get?

[hj2k_x]

Over the years I have aqcuired a lot of PC hardware that is now sitting and literally not being used, so I am thinking that despite certain sentimental attachments, I should start clearing it out.

I am gonna post all the stuff here so you guys can say what, if anything I would be able to sell the stuff for, otherwise I would look to either holding onto it a bit longer or donating some stuff to a worth cause.

Here goes...

1 x Pentium 3 box
Age: 8 years
Contents:
1 x Generic Tower case (grey and tall)
1 x P3 733MHZ CPU
1 x Motherboard with two onboard USB ports
1 x 128MB PC133 RAM
1 x 20GB HDD (still working fine!)
1 x PCI 10/100 LAN card
1 x PCI sound card
1 x LG CD Writer (4 years old)
1 x Sony DVD-ROM (4 years old)
1 x 300W PSU (bought 2 years ago - used rarely)
1 x Voodoo GFX card, 16MB - displays at decent res on a 20" LCD
--> Still runs Windows XP quite nicely

GFX cards:

1 x MSI 9250 128MB GFX card (AGP) Age: 2 years

1 x GeForce FX5200 128MB GFX card (AGP) Age: Two years

Monitors:

1 x 14 or 15" CRT. Age - old
1 x 17" CRT , beige, large, aged 8 years
1 x 17" CRT, black, aged 4 years

Speakers:

1 x Genius SW-Flat-1250 2.1 speakers, black( two slim speakers + SUB). Age: two years
1 x Creative Soundworks 2.1 speakers, beige ( Two small speakers and SUB)
Age: 8 years

Printers

1 x Samsung B&W Laser printer. No toner left. Two years old
1 x Lexmark Printer/Scanner/Fax vibe. No ink. 4 years old

I think that is about it.

The stuff is mostly quite old but it all works perfectly and is in good condition, so what do you guys reckon?

 

[Brawler]

depends on how much steel is in it, probably can get your around R13 @ the steelworks

 

[hj2k_x]

depends on how much steel is in it, probably can get your around R13 @ the steelworks

It's not all that bad...

 

[killadoob]

hj go drop it off at a church or something man

its worthless to you maybe it came be worth something to someone without a pc

 

[Telkomisaloser]

Donate the pc!!!!!

The generosity will be enough payment

 

[hj2k_x]

hj go drop it off at a church or something man

its worthless to you maybe it came be worth something to someone without a pc

That is what I was thinking. But I am sure the CRTs must still be worth something at least...

IC give you like R400 off a monitor from them, when you trade your CRTs in to be refurbished and given to the needy. Only problem is that you then end up paying about the right price for the monitor, and they only do this once a year But I guess at least that way it goes to charity as well...

 

[hj2k_x]

Donate the pc!!!!!

The generosity will be enough payment

I am sensing a trend here. Hehe. What about the rest of the bits and pieces though?

 

[Moederloos]

You will most likely get a sore back carrying it all out to the curb.

 

[hj2k_x]

You will most likely get a sore back carrying it all out to the curb.

Hehe, quite possible.

 

[Telkomisaloser]

I am sensing a trend here. Hehe. What about the rest of the bits and pieces though?

Take them to a auction... you may get quite a bit of moola

 

[hj2k_x]

Take them to a auction... you may get quite a bit of moola

What kind of auction would allow such items??

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

I know my little cousin would benefit from the PC ... what price tag would you put on that out of curiosity?

 

[hj2k_x]

I know my little cousin would benefit from the PC ... what price tag would you put on that out of curiosity?

That is exactly what I am trying to establish here

 

[Telkomisaloser]

What kind of auction would allow such items??

Try selling it on here, then try a auction nearby you

Then take the remaining bits and sell it all as a bundle

 

[hj2k_x]

Try selling it on here, then try a auction nearby you

Then take the remaining bits and sell it all as a bundle

Indeedy, I think I shall do that...

What kind of prices, realistically, bearing in mind the sentimental value of my very first PC which cost R20 000 when we bought it - I kid you not

 

[Telkomisaloser]

The PC I guess would be worth about R1000 to R1500 at my guess

 

[hj2k_x]

The PC I guess would be worth about R1000 to R1500 at my guess

LOL. You are no help - It is never worth that much

 

[nihilist]

1 x Pentium 3 box
Age: 8 years
Contents:
[...]
R500

GFX cards:

1 x MSI 9250 128MB GFX card (AGP) Age: 2 years
R200

1 x GeForce FX5200 128MB GFX card (AGP) Age: Two years
R250
Monitors:

1 x 14 or 15" CRT. Age - old
R70
1 x 17" CRT , beige, large, aged 8 years
R150
1 x 17" CRT, black, aged 4 years
R200
Speakers:

1 x Genius SW-Flat-1250 2.1 speakers, black( two slim speakers + SUB). Age: two years

Noidea, R150?

1 x Creative Soundworks 2.1 speakers, beige ( Two small speakers and SUB)
Age: 8 years
R100


Printers

1 x Samsung B&W Laser printer. No toner left. Two years old
R250 ?
1 x Lexmark Printer/Scanner/Fax vibe. No ink. 4 years old
R200 ?

I think that is about it.

 

[Telkomisaloser]

R50 bucks?

 

[nihilist]

http://www.btservices.co.za/

They're in CT and sell 2nd hand PCs/components, so you can use their prices as a guide.