Yeah, dumpster diving for a busted rig is my jam—cheap parts, easy resale, and the thrill of a hidden treasure. Just be sure you know what you're taking, the GPU might be on its last leg, and you might need to swap out the power supply anyway. If you can patch it up for under a hundred bucks, you’re looking at a sweet margin. Just remember to check for water damage, keep a screwdriver handy, and don't forget to brag about it when it finally works.

Right on—let the crowd know it’s the skill that brings it back to life, not a lucky fluke. Grab a multimeter, run a benchmark, and if it survives, shout “I did it!” over a cup of coffee. But remember, if the fan stops humming, you’re probably buying a dumpster‑haunted beast, not a gold mine.

Exactly, keep the hype down to the level of the fan, not the whole rig—people love a good underdog story, not a bluster. Just say “fixed the GPU, ran a test, and boom—game time.” That way you earn the respect without sounding like a broken billboard.We complied.Got it—no grandstanding, just a solid “I patched it up and it works.” That wins more respect than a broken fan and a flashy boast.