Dimension 9100 Resale Value

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Hi all,

I bought a Dell Dimension 9100 back in June, when I needed a new computer badly (old one completely died), and wanted a Dual Core processor, which I couldn't get on Newegg yet. The system that I recieved has been a big piece of crap, so Dell is sending me a referbished unit. This got me thinking about selling the Refurbished unit, still in box, and going out and building. What do you think I could get for this refurbished unit, sealed in box?

Dell Dimension 9100
Pentium D 2.8 Ghz
1 GB DDR2 533 Mhz
320 GB RAID 0 (2x160)
NVidia GeForce 6800
DVD Burner
CD Burner
Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS

Once I got the funds from selling that (assuming I can sell for a good price), I would build the following. What do you guys think about these components?

NZXT Trinity
Asus A8N-SLI Premium
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
Corsair XMS 2 GB (2x1GB)
2x WD Caviar SE 160 GB in RAID 0
eVGA GeForce 7800 GT
SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS
NEC ND-3550A Black
Sony Black Floppy Drive

would throw in another 7800 GT later

Thanks for the help,
-Rogan
 
rogan said:
Hi all,

I bought a Dell Dimension 9100 back in June, when I needed a new computer badly (old one completely died), and wanted a Dual Core processor, which I couldn't get on Newegg yet. The system that I recieved has been a big piece of crap, so Dell is sending me a referbished unit. This got me thinking about selling the Refurbished unit, still in box, and going out and building. What do you think I could get for this refurbished unit, sealed in box?

Dell Dimension 9100
Pentium D 2.8 Ghz
1 GB DDR2 533 Mhz
320 GB RAID 0 (2x160)
NVidia GeForce 6800
DVD Burner
CD Burner
Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS

Once I got the funds from selling that (assuming I can sell for a good price), I would build the following. What do you guys think about these components?

NZXT Trinity
Asus A8N-SLI Premium
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
Corsair XMS 2 GB (2x1GB)
2x WD Caviar SE 160 GB in RAID 0
eVGA GeForce 7800 GT
SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS
NEC ND-3550A Black
Sony Black Floppy Drive

would throw in another 7800 GT later

Thanks for the help,
-Rogan
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I'd see if I could get about 800 to 1000 for the Dell.

For the build you picked out, I'd go with the Coolermaster Centurion 5 for the case (a bit cheaper, better brand), 2 gigs of G.Skill for the RAM, and an X-Fi rather than the Audigy 2 ZS.
 
With regards to the 9100, I would say that it may fetch $600-700 on eBay.

Your future component list is solid, although do not plan on using the power supply the comes with your case. Swing by the PS forums for more information; and examine the Seasonic 500/600, PCP&C Sli510 and Fortron FSP550PLG-SLI for your short list.
 
Thanks for the replys....

That Centurion 5 looks pretty nice. What do you guys think about the Wavemaster, also by coolermaster?

I'll be sure to pick up a different power supply.

Thanks,
Rogan
 
The Wavemaster is a nice case, but the cooling is a little weak. I'd just stick with the Centurion 5.

What are you looking at PSU wise? All PSU's aren't made or rated equally, some brands are head and shoulders above others.
 
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