How do you put a price on a computer?

Question

I recently Built a computer for a friend but I dont know what price to sell it at. Can someone help? Here's what I put into it. All new parts.
80 G Hard Drive
512 MB RAM
3.1 GHz Processor
Case
DVD Drive
Power Supply
5500 Geforce Nvidia with 256 MB

Answer 1

You should charge about 110% of the price of the parts+shipping. Maybe 75% if it's used.

Assuming that's an overclocked P4 of some sort, I'd say ~$250. As others have said, we don't know all the parts, so I can't say that my number is too accurate.

Also, you need to take the price of the parts NOW, not what they were when you bought them.

Answer 2

Your not giving enough information to really give you a price. I would need to know what manufactuer and speed of the processor the speed and type of hard drive as well as the speed and type of RAM. The easist way to price it is to search the internet looking for the exact model numbers of the parts for pricing then adding it up allowing for any software that you have installed on it. Just remember the sometimes buying parts and putting together a computer is more expensive than purchasing a whole computer.

Answer 3

well first things first... total the cost of buying the parts,,,, plus all taxes,,, plus handling and delivery charges, (if applicable). then you have your time building it. software installation (if applicable)

now what is a good hourly rate for your labor the going rate is $50.00 an hour, put to many hours on and it becomes to expensive.

lets say
cost of system..... $450.00
cost of your labor..$100.00
warranty........ $100.00

now the problem is your standing the costs if anything should go wrong with the system. That can be very expensive, when it comes to returning defective items back to the manufacturers, and it can take weeks to get the items back..

I sent a mother board back to the manufacturers over 8 week ago and still waiting for a return. in the mean time I had to replace it out of my own pocket.. and you need to know if the buyer as been messing about with it and zapped it.

you see everything is not straight forwards you take a chance and hope for the best..

Answer 4

You're not telling us some important stuff. Like type of motherboard, processor type. But pick up a local buy and sell newspaper. Also check local online computer shops that sell used computers....that will give an idea of what similar machines are going for. hope this helps R.

Answer 5

Go onto eBay and look for computers with similar specs (would be best to search completed auctions so you know the final price). Average the prices.

Answer 6

not something dodgy approximately it. Small shops whilst they sell to companies state the VAT extra desirable so the employer would be attentive to that they are able to declare back the VAT. if to procure a working laptop or computing gadget from Tescos the receipt could say how lots became further. you in easy terms don't be attentive to the way employer accounting works. have a seem in B&Q or Wickes, products are plus Vat on their cabinets. uk

Answer 7

$600

Answer 8

You could get a new one with that Spec for around £350.00 - £400.00 or $650.00 - $750.00