I guess, in my case, since the towers contain everything except RAM, I could install some RAM, install windows, and make sure the computer still works.

If so, then I could probably get more for a fully functional but somewhat outdated computer than I could get from selling isolated functional components. I would guess that I'd also get considerably more for a functional yet somewhat outdated computer vs. Metal Scrap value of computer.



Any thoughts on these considerations. The distinctions/determinations seem to me to be essential for maximizing profits for Escrappers:
1) Can I get more $ by selling a functional but somewhat outdated device vs. breaking it down into isolated functional components and selling them separately
2) Can I get more $ by selling isolated functional componenets vs. selling isolated components as scrap
3) Can I get more $ by selling isolated components as scrap vs. breaking the component down into sub-components and selling those sub-components as scrap