In the clashing world of Sim Racing, a user, fenrir1sg stumbled upon a full rig setup on eBay priced at hefty £9,500, sparking a debate – is it worth it or not?
Summary
- Fenrir1sg sceptical of the value due to seemingly “overpriced” components
- Community divided over the actual value of the setup
- Cost of buying parts individually versus pre-built simplicity debated
The Sceptic’s View
The original poster, fenrir1sg, expressed doubts about the PC listed as part of the rig. With an ageing GPU and an HDD storage, he was unconvinced of the £2,000 claimed worth. Mattshiz brought in nostalgia remarking, ‘Lol £2k for the pc? When? 2018?’ as he pointed out the unspecified i9 processor was likely a 4-year old model. Others laughingly echoed the same sentiment.
Cost Compared to Individual Parts
While some were quick to deem the setup overpriced, others played devil’s advocate suggesting a comparable rig assembled separately would cost around $5k-$6k, with Old-Region-7629 advocating for the ‘cool’ experience of doing it yourself. Comparing prices to retail, Minhinmonterey reckoned a 30% saving
A Matter of Convenience?
Rather than focus purely on cost, some stressed the convenience factor. Lieutenant_Scarecrow pointed out, ‘yes, absolutely worth it,’ emphasizing that sourcing, buying and assembling equivalent components separately would be a nightmare. Phrased beautifully by Minhinmonterey, getting this pre-built setup helps avoid dealing with a ‘hell-scape of cardboard.’
The Tech’s Value Over Time
USToffee drew attention to the depreciating nature of the rig, suggesting its value has been surpassed by better and cheaper technology. As an argument, USToffee highlighted their own DD1, foreseeing that its value when they plan to upgrade will likely be less than half its original price.
Keeping in mind differing opinions and diverse angles to look at, the worth of a setup like this hinges greatly on an individual’s perspective, needs, and circumstances. While some see great value, others recommend building a similar one yourself. Ain’t that the beauty of Sim Racing? To Buy or DIY, that is the question!
