Upgrades to Up the Value of my Laptop....

helmie · 09-29-2005, 10:15 PM

Hi,
I am going to sell my laptop soon to build a computer. What i was wondering is what i could do to up the value. The RAM is already at 1GB (Max) and i dont really want to Change the HDD. Any other Ways?

converting_boxes · 09-29-2005, 10:18 PM

Well i need to know what you already have in it so that i can tell weather you should upgrade or not.

helmie · 09-29-2005, 10:34 PM

Woops

3.06Ghz P4
20GB HDD
1GB RAM (Max)
DVD Drive
64MB GeForce Go Graphics
Asus 52x32x52 External CDRW
Floppy Drive
2 USB 2.0 Ports + 4 Powered Extrenal Ports
15" Screen
PCMIA Slot
All boxed + Laptop Bag
XP Home + Loadsa Software inc Office pro 2003, Dreamwaver and Flash MX 2004, Photoshop ect.

Another 512MB RAM (2 256MB)
How much would it be worth now, then after upgrades (If any)

alanuofm · 09-29-2005, 11:29 PM

your best bet is to sell it as is. if you bought anything new for upgrades, people will only pay for it as a used item regardless if you tell them its new.

helmie · 09-29-2005, 11:48 PM

Ok. So how much would you say its worth? I need at least £400 (about $700) so anything above that is a bonus.

alanuofm · 09-30-2005, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helmie

Ok. So how much would you say its worth? I need at least £400 (about $700) so anything above that is a bonus.

$700 is a fair price. the processor is probably the only thing of value on the laptop.

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helmie Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Highlands, Scotland Age: 17 Posts: 1,208	Upgrades to Up the Value of my Laptop.... Hi, I am going to sell my laptop soon to build a computer. What i was wondering is what i could do to up the value. The RAM is already at 1GB (Max) and i dont really want to Change the HDD. Any other Ways? __________________ For sale: http://www.computerforum.com/111463-...tml#post893380

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converting_boxes Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 18 Posts: 116	Well i need to know what you already have in it so that i can tell weather you should upgrade or not. __________________ ati radion x600 pro duel screen 1512mbs of ram (ddr2) 2 ata 160 gig hds 680 watt power supply (got it for 27$!!!) NZXT Nemesis Gaming Case with 3 120 mm fans dell demension 8400 check out my forum at www.biohazardpc.com

09-29-2005, 10:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
helmie Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Highlands, Scotland Age: 17 Posts: 1,208	Woops 3.06Ghz P4 20GB HDD 1GB RAM (Max) DVD Drive 64MB GeForce Go Graphics Asus 52x32x52 External CDRW Floppy Drive 2 USB 2.0 Ports + 4 Powered Extrenal Ports 15" Screen PCMIA Slot All boxed + Laptop Bag XP Home + Loadsa Software inc Office pro 2003, Dreamwaver and Flash MX 2004, Photoshop ect. Another 512MB RAM (2 256MB) How much would it be worth now, then after upgrades (If any) __________________ For sale: http://www.computerforum.com/111463-...tml#post893380

09-29-2005, 11:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
helmie Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Highlands, Scotland Age: 17 Posts: 1,208	Ok. So how much would you say its worth? I need at least £400 (about $700) so anything above that is a bonus. __________________ For sale: http://www.computerforum.com/111463-...tml#post893380

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09-29-2005, 11:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
alanuofm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,630	your best bet is to sell it as is. if you bought anything new for upgrades, people will only pay for it as a used item regardless if you tell them its new.