Hey guys,
I’m currently looking to build out a used Lenovo P620.
I was wondering if there were some good sites or companies for used computers(outside of the obvious eBay, Google, etc.)
Thanks
Fegan
Flamer
In my experience, eBay was the best for finding my p620. I bought it pretty bare-bones and built it up with what I needed.
3 Likes
What kind of used p620 build are you looking at? The 39xx’s feel a little long in the tooth at this point and the 59xx’s don’t feel discounted enough.
I just spent the last two weeks trying to figure out what to buy and I was really struggling to justify anything used on a value basis.
Especially since Lenovo has a decent discount going on their website right now. Seems like buying new is basically the same as buying used and upgrading.
Spent some time looking at the Dells and they were more compelling in some ways and less in others.
Ended up going with something else entirely for the moment but still looking for a second machine possibly.
1 Like
What did you think was less regarding the Dells? I like them better than the Lenovo’s.
Just price really. If you’re going to buy it with the graphics card, the Lenovo was a bit cheaper when I looked. The difference is pretty marginal though and the higher spec you go the more attractive the Dell gets.
I spent time going back through the old threads reading yours and Randy’s thoughts on each and I was leaning Dell but they aren’t offering the $1800 barebones config you posted about anymore. That said they are selling the 7875 with the new ryzen 77xx series threadrippers so that’s an argument for the Dell over the Lenovo.
The calculus was a little different for me since it’s mostly for messing around and not work. If I was using it in production I probably would have gone with a 7875.
Ultimately, I found an overstock Dell 3660 with an i-9 12900, 64gb ram, and an a4500 for $1450 on eBay. Bit of an ugly duckling but absolutely kills on value.
1 Like
One of the big advantages for me of the Dell over the Lenovo, is that the Dell with can auto-update the BIOS via Linux Firmware Updater as opposed to manual invention needed with the Lenovo. Maybe not a big thing for single user, but in studio environment, very helpful.
2 Likes
I was looking into the 5955 models, with hopefully finding a deal on a 5975. Haven’t really read that there was much of a difference between the 39xx series and the 59xx series. Seems like it’s just a small price difference.
Did you look into the 3995 or 5995 series? Could flame even utilize that? Or is it over kill compared to the 75series?
At the end of the day, my goal is just to have a fast machine for home use that replaces my z840. So I’d like to find something cheap, that I can build out over the coming months/years.
My benchmarks between the 39xxwx and 59xxwx series are between 20 and 30%, when comparing same core counts.
Same if not more leap from 59xxwx to 79xxwx.
3 Likes
Thanks randy that’s some good info.
And of course, the 79xxwx series are PCIe Gen 5, which, kinda matters, sometimes, and will matter more soon, hopefully.
3 Likes
That’s a GREAT point. I hadn’t thought of that.
Big fan of IT Creations myself:
They’ve always been super helpful, carry most Dell / HP / SuperMicro / Lenovo stuff, are happy to create “cost effective” CPU / memory / GPU configs without the vendor markup, and their 3 year warranty on used gear is often better than what you get from the vendor (they don’t make you jump through hoops and instead just send you a part).
2 Likes
@panisset - good call!
itcreations are knowledgable, friendly, have great customer service, and can cut deals on larger purchases.
If you’re close to los angeles they will do same day delivery, help with installation, pick up returns - great company.