Sempron Computer

[nare]

Hey guys... this is something I saw on eBay. I don't know if its against the rules to post eBay links.. If it is then I apologise in advance.

The link to the computer on eBay.

AMD Sempron 3000+

Gigabyte Motherboard

1GB DDR PC3200 400MHz RAM

128 ATI Radeon 9250 Video Card

550W Power Supply and Case

Samsung 16x Dual Layer DVD-RW

Maxtor 80GB HDD 7200rpm

Gigabyte Keyboard and Mouse

Is it worth it?

Thanks.

[66 skyline gt]

he has no real bid history....... would ya trust it!

i know i would be a bit put off by it.....

[Kaz200]

without looking it up, that system sounds almost exactly like the 'value' premade comps they sell on msy.com.au, all generic parts and about $300ish.

Anyway I'd be asking if u can pick it up in person, before bidding on it.

[nare]

without looking it up, that system sounds almost exactly like the 'value' premade comps they sell on msy.com.au, all generic parts and about $300ish.

Anyway I'd be asking if u can pick it up in person, before bidding on it.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi there,

I couldn't find anything that sounds like this one. I checked the website you gave and the only value computer there has less stuff. The value one has onboard graphics, 256MB memory and no DVD burner. It says the dvd burner costs 60 dollars more and it doesn't have the option to let you put 1GB. It also doesn't have the option to let you put a graphics card on it.

Could you help?

[Kaz200]

I think they've changed the list since I last looked at it, they used to have o/s included and different systems slightly. Asus m/bs are better than Gigabyte anyhow. I'm about 98% sure they used to have Gigabyte m/boards in their cheap systems.

Anyway you can use it for a price comparison at least.

Dual layer burners cost about $60 outright atm, of course d/l discs are still about $4-7 depending on quantity (single/l you can get about 50 for $25).

Ram is about $50 for 512mb.

Anyway this is all beside the point if he's a dodgy seller and just trying to rip people off

I'd still be asking if you can pick it up in person.

And I wouldn't bid over $300odd for it as for not much more you could get it from a reputable shop with a 12month warranty.

Good luck!

[Chef_32]

A similar system from me would cost over $500. Sound like a good price. Probs pick up though. just to make sure of components.