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That really depends. Are you wanting to know how much to sell it for or perhaps determine if its worth upgrading...?
If upgrading, try to determine what it is you want the computer to be able to do that it cannot currently. For example, run the latest 3D games.
Check the mainboard's manual to see just how far you can upgrade, and then match that to the specifications of your needs.
Then check the prices for those components to determine if its worth it or not.
If you are trying to sell it, it would depend on whether or not someone else can get use out of it. If all a person wants to do is surf the net and write email, then a 500MHz Pentium II with 256MB or ram would suffice. But they could never play the latest games with it or expect it to play videos or movies with any quality.
Further, compare it to what otehrs are selling theirs for online at places like eBay or www.Craigslist.org (careful, craigslist is an addicting website)
If you are speaking of salvaging something like an SGI Onyx, or Cray, well that's quite a different matter altogether. Check with the manufacturer of the machine as they often buy back those older, high powered supercomputers and mainframes.
It also depends if the computer is very old to very new.
A. the value is an exponential curve as it gets old the software and the hardware installed is insufficient to compete with a new computer. And that is the reason that never upgrade a computer if old it actually may not work. Example win xp cannot comete with win ver7. no matter what hardware you install into it.Buttom line never upgrade but spend the money when you buy a new one. Lots of RAMS and fast I/O THAT IS THE TRICK
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How do you determine the salvage value of farm equipment?
To determine the salvage value of farm equipment for financial purposes, such as taxes, you may need to have it appraised. An appraiser needs to look at the equipment and determine what it is worth for resale as salvage.
How do they determine the amount to pay for a total loss vehicle with a prior salvage title?
Typically the value is 20% of the vehicle's value without salvage.
What is the average salvage value of a laptop computer?
I would say the average salvage value of a laptop computer would be about $400. This is just my opinion, as others would probroble disagree.
Is the salvage value of a vehicle the same as its book value?
NO, salvage value is subjective. The salvage price is usally set by bids. Depends. If it's salvage the price is very subjective. If it's salvage but reconstructed (i.e. roadworthy) it's typically worth 60% of the value of a comparable car with a clean title. Use kbb.com and edmunds.com to determine appx value.
How do you calculate salvage value?
SALVAGE VALUE The estimated value that an asset will realize upon its sale at the end of its useful life. The value is used in accounting to determine depreciation amounts and in the tax system to determine deductions. The value can be a best guess of the end value or can be determined by a regulatory body such as the IRS. The salvage value is used in conjunction with the purchase price and accounting method to determine the amount by which an asset depreciates each period. For example, with a straight-line basis, an asset that cost $5,000 and has a salvage value of $1,000 and a useful life of five years would be depreciated at $800 ($5,000-$1,000/5 years) each year.
How do you determine a cars value after an accident in which the adjuster says is totaled?
Ask a salvage yard what they will pay for it.
What is the salvage value of a 2005 Kia Sedona?
Take the normal market value of the vehicle and multiply it by 15-20%. You can do this at www.kbb.com to determine the value.
How does the insurance company determine the salvage value of a vehicle?
Salvage vehicle value is highly subjective but if the car was properly reconstructed and is roadworthy it is worth roughly 60% of a comparable clean titled car. Go to nada.com to get an idea of the car's value. If it's salvage but not roadworthy, maybe 25% of the value of a comparable clean titled car.
Difference between scrap value and salvage value?
Salvage value is defined as the value of the product after its useful life .In other words it is the value after depreciation. Salvage value also known as scrap value.
How to compute after tax salvage value?
Salvage Value - [Tax * (Market Value - Book Value)
How do you Salvage gold from computer?
How to salvage gold from computers
What are the terms depreciable value salvage value and estimated life mean?
Depreciable Value: It is the value of asset up to which any asset can be depreciated. Salvage Value: It is the value which a company can get on sale of fully depreciated asset. Estimated useful Life: It is that life of an assets which a company determine at the time of purchase for which an asset can be utilized in business to generate revenue.
