Cheap computer ... ?

[coolVariable]

I'm currently looking for a really cheap computer (~$60 to ~$100) to use as a server for a VPN, mail-server, and to have edonkey, kazaa, ... run on.
I don't need a mouse, keyboard, monitor for it.
It should be just be fast enough to run winxp (or Win2K) on.
And it should be quiet (since it will be running all the time and I hate noise 😉 )

But looking around on pricewatch I couldn't find anything even close to that price (they start at ~200).


What it should have though:
- VGA
- USB
- 1 Ethernet
- at least 1 PCI
- 5-10 GB HD

 

[SOSTrooper]

I see a lot of them in Microcenter B&M. Also in every Pomona computer show. There's one computer show coming up on 8th and 9th. Link

 

[DaveSimmons]

Some really old off-lease computer or FS/FT. www.pcsurplusonline.com has some p2 systems for $65 and up (free shipping special this weekend).

 

[Bleep]

check out computer surplus outlet in Las Vegas link

 

[coolVariable]

Well they are all rather expensive ...

I started this thread since someone in this thread said it would be possible to build a machine like the one mentioned in the thread.

I'm interested in this since I didn't get in on this deal.

 

[tart666]

Check out dell refurb auctions. A PIII-450 / 256MB typically goes for $100.

 

[coolVariable]

Where do you find those? Linky?
I looked on dells website and found no refurb system below $450!!!

 

[tart666]

Linkie

Correction: these are used systems (read corporate off-lease) not refurb. Prob. no warranty. For warrantied systems you do have to go through main dell site. (edit) link fixed

Also, check here for dell refurbs: as low as $174

 

[mikecel79]

Originally posted by: paralazarguer
How about a refurb proliant server?:
http://www.pcsurplusonline.com/viewprod.cfm?ID=1707

He said quiet. No Proliant server is quiet.

I would look on Ebay for a Dell Optiplex G1. Usually you can find a 333 Celeron with 64MB and 4 GB HDD for about $100 or so. They have onboard video, USB, and ethernet. We have quote a few of these at work and they are great machines! Very reliable. You can upgrade them to a PIII 1ghz later if you want.

Here's one for $60!!
Linky

 

[human2k]

your definitely gonna have to get a used/refurb rig for that budget.