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Suggestions on my computer

Started by Adam, 12-12-2010, 02:38 PM16 replies2,472 viewsThreaded Mode
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Adam [mR] Member Offline 12-12-2010, 02:38 PM #1
Well, lately I have no use for my desktop and laptop anymore. I'm wondering if anyone suggest what should I do with it. Which I'm getting a new desktop for Christmas.
My dad says I should convert it to a server but idk right now. Whats your guys suggestions?

The spec for my desktop I'm not really gonna use it anymore unless i need it or my new desktop breaks is.

AMD Phenom II X6 1035T
8GB RAM
ATI Radeon HD 5570
1tb HDD

My laptop is

AMD Turion Ultra X2
4GB RAM
ATI Radeon 3100
250GB HDD
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Mr.Carge Forum Member Offline 12-13-2010, 08:03 AM #2
I would kill to have 8 GB of RAM. Also, your dad has the right idea, if the new one isn't likely to break, just convert the old one into a server.
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DjAziado Baby Member Offline 12-13-2010, 11:38 AM #3
Use the one one and give me your old one :P. jk.

My PC is from 2004 Big Grin.
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JackFlash Regular Offline 12-13-2010, 12:16 PM #4
Save the laptop for use as a dedicated music jukebox.
Rip any CDs you have and keep all your music there.

Yes, it's bigger than an iPod and not quite as portable,
but an iPod can't rip tunes from other sources like a computer can.

Also, saving the old desktop as a backup is a good idea.
That's what I did with the one before what I'm using now
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Six222 Regular Offline 12-13-2010, 01:18 PM #5
(12-13-2010, 08:03 AM)Mr.Carge Wrote: I would kill to have 8 GB of RAM. Also, your dad has the right idea, if the new one isn't likely to break, just convert the old one into a server.

There's no way in **** that you will need 8GB of RAM... The ONLY way you will use this all is if your running like 10 copies of hl2 at the same time!

Anyway bamf, if you have no use for these you will easily be able to sell them all 2nd hand on ebay for a decent price easy.
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Adam [mR] Member Offline 12-13-2010, 02:18 PM #6
(12-13-2010, 01:18 PM)Six222 Wrote:
(12-13-2010, 08:03 AM)Mr.Carge Wrote: I would kill to have 8 GB of RAM. Also, your dad has the right idea, if the new one isn't likely to break, just convert the old one into a server.

There's no way in **** that you will need 8GB of RAM... The ONLY way you will use this all is if your running like 10 copies of hl2 at the same time!

Anyway bamf, if you have no use for these you will easily be able to sell them all 2nd hand on ebay for a decent price easy.

@six True, I could sell it on ebay.

@mrcarge I can't seem to think what should i make the server be.
-Source Game Server
-Linux Os server
-etc
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Six222 Regular Offline 12-13-2010, 05:32 PM #7
I wouldn't bother trying to make it into a game server btw, i highly doubt your bandwidth would be able to support more than about 6 players even then you will barely be able to do anything.
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JackFlash Regular Offline 12-13-2010, 06:14 PM #8
(12-13-2010, 05:32 PM)Six222 Wrote: I wouldn't bother trying to make it into a game server btw, i highly doubt your bandwidth would be able to support more than about 6 players even then you will barely be able to do anything.

You could make it into a "local" server for LAN parties.
A friend or 2 come over with there laptops.

It could also be useful as a primary internet gateway server.
Like a hardware firewall
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Adam [mR] Member Offline 12-13-2010, 07:54 PM #9
I got a max of 250gb data usage per month.My upload speed is 5mbp. Would it kill my internet? If i ran like 24 players?
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Tai Huu Professional Anus Swindler Offline 12-13-2010, 08:05 PM #10
Sell it for a new hobby.

Other than that, donate it to a cause. Plenty of people out there that "Actually," need technology.
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