Resale Value for used BOLT 3

Hi guys,

I've been very happy with my Bolt 3. It was assembled and bought back in May 2015. I paid just over $4500 for this build. Unfortunately I haven't been able to use it as planned. Work has been taking a lot of my time. I understand there is no Classifieds section here, but I wanted to know what this rig is worth if sold today. Any comments/replies appreciated. The Overall condition of my Bolt 3 is 9/10, very good condition.

Here is my build:


Digital Storm Desktop 770358 1 $4,531.00
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Pre-built Digital Storm Bolt 3
Exterior Finish: Black Brushed Aluminum Hairline Finish
Side Window: Edge to Edge Premium Acrylic
Processor: Intel Core i7 4790K 4.0 GHz (Codename Devils Canyon) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT (Intel Z97 Chipset) (Mini-ITX) (SupremeFX Impact, Sonic Radar)
System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1866MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)
Power Supply: 600W SilverStone SX600-G (Gold Plus Rated) (Supports up to GTX TITAN X)
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer 8x)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (250GB Samsung 850 EVO)
Storage Set 2: 1x SSD (1TB Samsung 850 PRO)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X 12GB (Includes PhysX)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: BACKORDERED End of July - Custom Digital Storm (CPU + Graphics Card) 240mm Liquid Cooling System
H20 Tube Color: Red Tubing (Requires Custom HydroLux Liquid Cooling System)
Chassis Fans: High Static Pressure - Corsair Air Series SP120 Fans (2x 120mm)
Internal Lighting: Software Controlled Internal + Front Panel RGB LED Lighting (Requires Airflow Control Upgrade)
Airflow Control: Digital Storm Thermal Management Control Board & Software
CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)
Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (   
99939 -- PROMOTIONAL LIMITED TIME BONUS DISCOUNT: $150 1 ($150.00)
345269 -- PROMOTIONAL LIMITED TIME 1 YEAR WARRANTY UPGRADE ($99 VALUE) 1 $0.00
1112624 -- FREE NVIDIA Game Bundle - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Digital Download Code) 1 $0.00
1140368 -- FREE NVIDIA Game Bundle - Batman Arkham Knight (Digital Download Code) 1 $0.00
1140368 -- FREE NVIDIA Game Bundle - Batman Arkham Knight (Digital Download Code) 1 $0.00
MISC red sleeves for atx power cables By: Marc 6/19/2015 1 $149.00
MISC Rebuild fee By: 6/24/2015 1 $60.00
MISC Re do Clear tubing + Red Fluid By: 6/24/2015 1 $40.00


Sub-Total: $4,554.23
Tax (0%): $0.00
Shipping: $163.77
Grand Total: $4,718.00

Originally posted by bprat22 By today's standards it's probably an under $4000 build if new, backing out the overpriced Titan X and substituting a stronger gtx 1080 for less money for the card.  Its also not under DS warranty which does attract most buyers.  Granted, you still have the manufacturers warranties.  The components are top notch and still great performers, even up against the newer chipset.  That's a plus.   My totally uneducated guess, and based on no experience buying used is, worth about $2500, backing out it being used and not knowing its record of problems, software loaded, etc.   For that money someone is getting a $3500 rig but lots of unknowns come with it. I don't mean to be flip, but it  is  worth whatever someone is willing to pay.  There isn't a big market for used computers.  I personally wouldn't buy one unless it was a family member or friend and I had first hand experience with it.

Hi and thanks for your input. DS Warranty? This is something separate from "Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty," Not sure what the benefits of this is, I'm sure it's in my booklet.

Correct, there is always a risk when buying something used (Like a car), so I understand why you would buy from someone you trust. To hold someone accountable I guess something like Ebay with reputation would help. I could also do a warm hand off with DS Support Team. Your guess sounds about right at $2500, Depreciation in parts + quality of build/Warranty. My Bolt 3 has never been overclocked outside of what DS had shipped it off with. I haven't had to call in for any technical support, so that's a good sign.

Based on what you've shared, I agree with bprat's number.

I'd personally start at $3000 and barter down to the $2250 range if needed. Based on my experience if you put the initial price at 3k, the first offer will probably be 2k and you can go from there. I don't think I've ever sold a PC without bartering, but YMMV.


Edited by Tidgxor - 15 Nov 2016 at 12:28pm

For what it's worth, I retained about 2/3's value selling my DS rig. It was a Vanquish 3, and I sold it after owning it a little less than a year.

When I bought mine, I paid only about $150 over cost of the parts themselves. I'd imagine the overhead on a Bolt is fairly more significant. If I were in your shoes, I would be happy with $2250.

Just my 2c.

It's a hybrid closed loop that can be opened unlike the closed "h" series coolers. So I guess it could be considered an open loop since it can have other parts added into it.