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Kyle0wnsYou · 10-02-2007, 12:14 AM

Alright, my girlfriend had this old computer, and recently upgraded to a MacBook Pro. What should I do with her old computer? I backed up the entire startup volume into a .GHS ghost image, should she ever need documents from it. Then I wiped it, and did a clean install of the Corporate WinXP w/ SP3 that's updated monthly.

Here are the specs:
Dell Dimension 3000
2.4GHz Pentium 4 CPU
350W PSU
Integrated gfx and sound
2GB DDR RAM
36GB HD (I lol'd)

I've already installed a usenet reader on it, and I've been remoting into it for my downloads. The downloads go to an external 320GB MyBook HD, which is HFS+ formatted. I've installed MacDrive on this PC though. I'd like to keep this local, because I'm using a FW800 cable to get the files onto my mac, much faster than over the network.

I'd like to know any ideas on what else I could turn this PC into.
fileserver? I'd like to share the local drive, C:/, over my network.
I don't need a torrent box, as I'm already running a newsreader.

**gmansixfo** · 10-02-2007, 01:17 AM

Make it a HTPC

Kyle0wnsYou · 10-02-2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gmansixfo

Make it a HTPC

I have one of those. It's the home theatre HP one. Z550 or something.

**Vanden** · 10-02-2007, 05:55 PM

Make it a torrent computer let it download and seed torrents all day....It really sad that your gf junk computer is more powerful than my main computer....

**PopeOfDope** · 10-02-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanden

Make it a torrent computer let it download and seed torrents all day....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle0wnsYou

I don't need a torrent box, as I'm already running a newsreader.

I suggest a MAME cabinet.

Kyle0wnsYou · 10-02-2007, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PopeOfDope

I suggest a MAME cabinet.

Haha you really think I should do it? I'm sure there are schematics online for the woodwork. I'd keep it somewhat smaller though, as I don't have much space for a giant cabinet.

**chiefo0306** · 10-04-2007, 03:39 PM

i know what you could do with it

give it to me

**wrcsti** · 10-04-2007, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefo0306

i know what you could do with it

give it to me

no, i need it more.
your junk computer is like 20 times better than mine and i can prove it.
256mb dram
40gb hdd prepartitioned so i only had like 15 gb on windows.
gets hot before it even starts up windows xp
cracked screen.
screwed up keyboard.
and its from like 2001/2

makes me feel for some peoples junk

**gmansixfo** · 10-04-2007, 04:14 PM

He's not giving it away. MAME cabinet ftw.

**Skyline34** · 10-04-2007, 11:36 PM

Overclock it to 4GHz+ and watch that baby burn and explode

**Granite** · 10-05-2007, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyline34

Overclock it to 4GHz+ and watch that baby burn and explode

I would pee my pants if it didnt i can just imagine it keeping cool lol

10-02-2007, 12:14 AM	#1
Kyle0wnsYou uoysnw0elyK Kyle0wnsyou Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 955 Trader Feedback: 0	What to do with a P4 computer that's just lying around? Alright, my girlfriend had this old computer, and recently upgraded to a MacBook Pro. What should I do with her old computer? I backed up the entire startup volume into a .GHS ghost image, should she ever need documents from it. Then I wiped it, and did a clean install of the Corporate WinXP w/ SP3 that's updated monthly. Here are the specs: Dell Dimension 3000 2.4GHz Pentium 4 CPU 350W PSU Integrated gfx and sound 2GB DDR RAM 36GB HD (I lol'd) I've already installed a usenet reader on it, and I've been remoting into it for my downloads. The downloads go to an external 320GB MyBook HD, which is HFS+ formatted. I've installed MacDrive on this PC though. I'd like to keep this local, because I'm using a FW800 cable to get the files onto my mac, much faster than over the network. I'd like to know any ideas on what else I could turn this PC into. fileserver? I'd like to share the local drive, C:/, over my network. I don't need a torrent box, as I'm already running a newsreader. __________________

10-02-2007, 01:17 AM	#2
gmansixfo I'm awesome Join Date: Oct 2005 Real First Name: Jose Location: Fresno California Just Played: E.T. Posts: 2,647 Trader Feedback: 0	Make it a HTPC __________________ This sh*t is retarded.

10-02-2007, 05:55 PM	#4
Vanden Join Date: Aug 2005 Real First Name: Vanden Location: Vandenland Just Played: Marval 1 Posts: 11,489 Trader Feedback: 0	Make it a torrent computer let it download and seed torrents all day....It really sad that your gf junk computer is more powerful than my main computer.... __________________ You know where to find me.

10-04-2007, 04:14 PM	#9
gmansixfo I'm awesome Join Date: Oct 2005 Real First Name: Jose Location: Fresno California Just Played: E.T. Posts: 2,647 Trader Feedback: 0	He's not giving it away. MAME cabinet ftw. __________________ This sh*t is retarded.

10-04-2007, 11:36 PM	#10
Skyline34 QJ's Nice-guy :) My Mood: Join Date: Mar 2006 Real First Name: Randy Andy Location: UK Just Played: Nazi Zombies Posts: 4,191 Trader Feedback: 0	Overclock it to 4GHz+ and watch that baby burn and explode __________________ On Facebook? JOIN MY MAFIA!

10-04-2007, 03:39 PM	#7
chiefo0306 Join Date: Nov 2006 Real First Name: Ryan Location: middle of no where Just Played: Fallout 3 Posts: 221 Trader Feedback: 0	i know what you could do with it give it to me

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