joe_cap
03-11-2012 05:08 PM (3 days ago)
I have been asked if I would like to purchase this from a friend...it is brand new, unused in it's original box.

I would like to know if it would be a good fit for me as a photgrapher using it to run software such as Photoshop and Lightroom.

What would this PC retail for?

Regards.
lasvegaswireman
03-11-2012 05:31 PM (3 days ago)
The m9500y was originally released in November 2008. It is a mature product that is no longer available. Its price was around $800 when released over three years ago. Its specs can be found HERE. It should meet your basic needs as a photographer although some upgrades may be helpful. The value of a like new HP m9500y is around $300 and I would pay about $150-200.

Frank
Big_Dave
03-11-2012 05:34 PM (3 days ago)
Hi,

The m9500Y is a decent PC but the NVIDIA 9500 video card has a bad history. The PC is over 3 years old so maybe $200-$300.

You will need better video card that will work with the 350 watt power supply in your PC once the fan dies.