2012-04-28, 02:56
Hey guys just got an old PC from work. What should I do with it?
Specs:
Intel E2180
2gb ram
160gb HD
Specs:
Intel E2180
2gb ram
160gb HD
2012-04-28, 04:02
Does it have a PCI-E slot open on the mobo? If so, pop in a cheap GT520 or HD6450 and you've got a nice little box that will playback 1080p.
2012-04-28, 04:08
(2012-04-28, 04:02)Mallet21 Wrote: Does it have a PCI-E slot open on the mobo? If so, pop in a cheap GT520 or HD6450 and you've got a nice little box that will playback 1080p.
... or that!
2012-04-28, 04:17
(2012-04-28, 03:59)Mick1152 Wrote: Give it to me!
(2012-04-28, 04:02)Mallet21 Wrote: Does it have a PCI-E slot open on the mobo? If so, pop in a cheap GT520 or HD6450 and you've got a nice little box that will playback 1080p.
Yes it does but Its to big for an htpc. I would put this in the bedroom but the wife would take it right out.
Any more ideas guys? It might just go to the parents house for an internet box. unless you guys come up with an awesome idea.
2012-04-28, 05:27
Media server? Amahi or Windows Home Server maybe. If it doesn't have enough SATA ports, drop in a SATA card. I have an old Dell GX280 as my home server for quite a while.
2012-04-28, 12:18
1. file server / add one of the following: dvb s2/t/c cards, to turn it into a tv server for XBMC PVR
or
2. Add extra NIC to make a pfsense as said above for a firewall router
or
2. Add extra NIC to make a pfsense as said above for a firewall router
2012-04-29, 02:13
(2012-04-28, 05:27)Dougie Fresh Wrote: Media server? Amahi or Windows Home Server maybe. If it doesn't have enough SATA ports, drop in a SATA card. I have an old Dell GX280 as my home server for quite a while.
A media server is sounding nice. How you like Amahi?
(2012-04-28, 11:43)Jetster Wrote: Put it in a new case with a 6450. Or build a case. Is it microATX?
It is a microATX. I never even thought to put it in another case. Even if it just goes the parents a new case would be nice.
