What can I do with this computer?

« VK » · 13 May 2014 at 19:42

Hey guys, long time since I've posted.

I got my new rig last summer however, I still kept my old PC. It's currently just sat there not being used.

Is there anything cool that I can do with my old PC whilst my main is running? Maybe turn it into something? I really have no ideas on what to do with it.

Here are the specs:
|| Intel Pentium Dual-Core @ 2.4GHz || ATI Radeon HD 4830 || 3GB RAM ||

^ It's fairly old.

Maybe I could upgrade a few parts and make it useful again?

All recommendations/ comments/ questions are welcomed.

Thanks

Sliver · 13 May 2014 at 19:46

You could use it as a home server for storing your stuff on. Or if you're feeling generous, you could donate it to a charity and let someone else enjoy it.

« VK » · 13 May 2014 at 19:49

Sliver said:
You could use it as a home server for storing your stuff on. Or if you're feeling generous, you could donate it to a charity and let someone else enjoy it.

What would I need in order to turn it into a home server?

Sliver · 13 May 2014 at 20:10

« VK » said:
What would I need in order to turn it into a home server?

Well you'll need to make it into a NAS server.

Check out these links for a rough idea:

http://lifehacker.com/turn-an-old-computer-into-a-do-anything-home-server-wit-510023147

http://www.pcworld.com/article/255596/how_to_convert_an_old_pc_into_a_modern_server.html

« VK » · 13 May 2014 at 20:13

Sliver said:
Well you'll need to make it into a NAS server.

Check out these links for a rough idea:

http://lifehacker.com/turn-an-old-computer-into-a-do-anything-home-server-wit-510023147

http://www.pcworld.com/article/255596/how_to_convert_an_old_pc_into_a_modern_server.html

Cheers

ukbilleh · 13 May 2014 at 22:11

yep defo a nas
something like freeness on that would turn it into a pretty good machine