• Cheap old PC
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hi all, i am looking into getting an old computer so that i can run it as a file server, i am planning on putting in one of these [URL]http://cgi.ebay.com.au/4-Port-SATA-SERIAL-ATA-PCI-CONTROLLER-RAID-PC-CARD-2C_W0QQitemZ150382794858QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Computer_Components_Controller_Cards?hash=item230383586a[/URL] so the specs i need are: at lest 2ghz processor 1gb ram, preferably 2gb case thats big enough to fit 2-3 drives into it. my budget its about $70AUD including shipping, i was wondering if there are any good exrental/exlease companies that sell old pcs on the cheap.
Try looking in the local scrappy/IT shop/ebay, or build a rig from parts that got upgraded from your PC. [editline]06:37PM[/editline] try aim for like a p4 478 [editline]07:07PM[/editline] [url]http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Refurbished-Dell-Dimension-3100-Desktop-Computer_W0QQitemZ280460251358QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_comp_dekstop?hash=item414cbbd0de[/url] no idea if it will fit 4 HDD's but if it only fits 2 then get 4 laptop drives and a bracket that fits two laptop drives in a 3.5" HDD bay.
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