The short version
- Typical range: £100 – £500
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Electronics
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used desktop PC is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for desktop PCs, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £500 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £425 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £325 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £225 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £125 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a desktop PC
- Recent processors with an upgrade path
- Discrete graphics cards rather than integrated
- SSD storage and 16GB or more of memory
- Cases with room and airflow for upgrades
What lowers it
- Old processors on dead socket platforms
- Mechanical hard drives only
- Proprietary office machines that cannot be upgraded
- Dust-clogged interiors and failing fans
How to work out what yours is worth
- List the exact processor, graphics card, memory and storage
- Confirm the machine posts and runs stably
- Clean the interior and photograph it
Once you have those three answers you can place your own desktop PC on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
How do I price a used desktop PC?
By components. Price the graphics card and processor first, since that is how buyers assess the machine.
Are office desktops worth selling?
For modest sums. Proprietary cases and power supplies limit upgrades, so enthusiasts avoid them.
Does adding an SSD help?
Considerably. It moves an otherwise dated machine into the usable-today bracket for very little outlay.
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