Why Pricing Your PC Correctly Matters

Setting the right price can mean the difference between a fast, hassle-free sale — and your listing sitting ignored for weeks.

• If you price too high, you’ll scare off serious buyers.
• If you price too low, you could lose hundreds of pounds unnecessarily.

What Affects the Value of a Used Gaming PC?

1. Core Components

The most important parts that influence price:

• GPU (Graphics Card) – RTX 3060, RX 6600 XT, etc.

• CPU (Processor) – AMD Ryzen 5, Intel Core i7, etc.

• RAM – 16GB is now standard for gaming

• Storage – SSDs (faster) hold more value than HDDs

• Motherboard & PSU – quality matters, but affects price less

💡 Tip: Use PCPartPicker to estimate what each part is worth used.

2. Age & Condition

• PCs built within the last 2–3 years typically hold better value

• Clean builds with good airflow and no dust or cosmetic damage sell faster

• Prebuilts from known brands may fetch more if in great condition

3. Original Retail Price vs Depreciation

• Tech depreciates quickly. On average:

• First year: ~25–30% drop

• Year 2–3: another 15–25%

• Year 4+: value mostly based on GPU and condition

Use this rough scale:

• New build (under 12 months) → 70–80% of RRP

• Mid-age build (1–3 years) → 50–65% of RRP

• Older build (3+ years) → 30–45% of RRP

Example Valuation Breakdown

Let’s say your current build includes:

• RTX 3060 GPU → ~£180

• Ryzen 5 5600X → ~£80

• 16GB DDR4 RAM → ~£30

• 1TB SSD → ~£40

• PSU, case, and extras → ~£50–60 combined

Estimated resale value: £380–450

You could list this at £475–£500 with some negotiating room.

How to Get the Best Price When Selling

• Take high-quality, well-lit photos (inside and out)

• Clean your PC and remove dust

• List all specs clearly in your description

• Offer safe shipping or local collection

• Use a platform with buyer trust, like PCIFIC

Where to Sell Your Gaming PC?

PCIFIC – The UK Marketplace Built for PCs

• Only tech listings — no clutter

• Safe transactions with buyer protection

• Ideal audience of gamers and PC builders

• Free and easy to list in minutes

👉 List your PC now on PCIFIC

Other Options:

eBay – Large audience, but fees can eat into your earnings

Facebook Marketplace – Local sales possible, but higher risk

Gumtree – Free, but low visibility and scam-prone

🧠 Final Thoughts

How much your used gaming PC is worth depends on your components, condition, and current market demand — but with the right pricing and the right platform, you can sell quickly and safely.

Use this guide to estimate your value, prep your listing, and connect with real buyers.

Ready to Sell Your Gaming PC?

List it today on PCIFIC — the UK’s dedicated tech marketplace built by and for PC enthusiasts.

👉 Start selling now