Price check: MB's + RAM + CPU's

[Bugbait]

Don't really follow the used market so hoping someone with a finger on the pulse can give me rough figures for the following:

- Asus Rampage Formula (X48 ROG motherboard)
- Asus P5QL-E (P43 motherboard)
- Intel Q6600 x2
- Corsair XMS2 DHX PC6400 4Gig (2x2 matched pair)
- OCZ Reaper DDR2 PC8500 4Gig (2x2 matched pair)
- ATI Sapphire HD4870 512Meg PCIe graphics card

Thanks.

[TAKTAK]

Don't really follow the used market so hoping someone with a finger on the pulse can give me rough figures for the following:

- Asus Rampage Formula (X48 ROG motherboard) ~£80
- Asus P5QL-E (P43 motherboard) ~£40
- Intel Q6600 x2 G0 ~£70 B0 ~£50
- Corsair XMS2 DHX PC6400 4Gig (2x2 matched pair) ~£50
- OCZ Reaper DDR2 PC8500 4Gig (2x2 matched pair) ~£45
- ATI Sapphire HD4870 512Meg PCIe graphics card ~£80

Thanks.

Would be my *realistic* thoughts

[Ulti]

My opinion would be:

- Asus Rampage Formula (X48 ROG motherboard) Not sure
- Asus P5QL-E (P43 motherboard) Not sure
- Intel Q6600 x2 G0 ~£80
- Corsair XMS2 DHX PC6400 4Gig (2x2 matched pair) ~£60-65
- OCZ Reaper DDR2 PC8500 4Gig (2x2 matched pair) ~£65-70
- ATI Sapphire HD4870 512Meg PCIe graphics card ~£70

[Bugbait]

Thanks, not too much of a difference really, except for RAM. Now to get sorted with some photos...

[TAKTAK]

My RAM prices are based on the fact that you're not allowed to sell them for more than you bought them for on here.

If you were to sell elsewhere, Ulti's prices are closer to the true value

[Ulti]

My RAM prices are based on the fact that you're not allowed to sell them for more than you bought them for on here.

If you were to sell elsewhere, Ulti's prices are closer to the true value

Ah that's a fair point.

[Bugbait]

My RAM prices are based on the fact that you're not allowed to sell them for more than you bought them for on here.

If you were to sell elsewhere, Ulti's prices are closer to the true value

The Reapers were bought for about £90 (Yoyotech) and £105-115 (OCUK) if I recall so not an issue on those. The Corsairs were actually over £60 from Scan at the time of purchase. They even have the Scan stickers on them still .

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

I would also check on Ebay too.

[Bugbait]

I would also check on Ebay too.

For my benefit or the potential buyers? To be honest, I'd prefer to sell something for less on Hexus (less hassles in general) than to touch eBay. In fact, I'd actually prefer to give something away on Freecycle than to use eBay.

EDIT: Sorry CAT-THE-FIFTH, in rereading my response it could be taken as being a bit aggressive towards your suggestion when you were only tying to be helpful. Wasn't meant that way, I just have a strong dislike of eBay!

[jim]

I think he meant to gauge how the second-hand market looks. I tend to do it, as long as you're registered, you can search completed items and get a quick guide to what the going rate is.

Generally speaking though, and admittedly only a rough figure, I reckon you get about 25% more on eBay than here. For the hassle involved, and the benefits of reselling within Hexus, I personally agree, and think it's a fair hit to take.

Anyway, re: the 4870 - I would say a little bit less than the previous suggestions. I sold one for £65 on here in January (you can probably guess why ), and with the advent of the 5*** range I doubt the situation has improved much. As before, prices were much higher on eBay, but I didn't want the hassle so just kept lowering the price until somebody bit.