Welcome to the era of the used PC

The Dell Laptop Buying Guide UK: Which Dell Laptop Should You Buy? When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Skyrocketing prices are driving many to the secondhand market. I've never bought a PC or component second-hand, but that may change if this RAM shortage doesn't let up soon. I started thinking about the issue after listening to this week's episode of The Full Nerd, which features some smart conversation about the consequences of purchasing used components as well as the best way to safely find and buy them.