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Good Deals on used PC/Server/Hardware

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bryantp

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Came across this and thought it would be good for linux servers, web/email PCs, Network Appliance, LTSP, and the like.

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Example PC:
Dell Celeron 500MHz 128 MB 6.4 GB CD-ROM $17.05
Pentium III 1.0GHz 512 MB 180 GB CD-ROM $84.73
Pentium 4 2.5GHz 1 GB 80 GB CD-ROM $267.21
Pentium 4 3.0GHz 1 GB 80 GB DVD-ROM $326.13

Example Server:
PROLAINT DL380 (ES1009) Price: $533.00
Bus Type: PCI and EISA Bus
Case Style: Rack-Mounted Case without Rail Kit
CD/DVD Drive: CD-ROM Drive
CPU Quantity: 2 CPUs
CPU Speed: 1.0GHz
CPU Type: Pentium III
Drive Size: 120 GB
Free 3.5 Floppy Bays: No Free 3.5 Floppy Bays
Free 5.25 Floppy Bays: No Free 5.25 Floppy Bays
Hard Drive - Type: SCSI HD
Hard Drive Quantity: Six Hard Drives
Included 3.5 Floppy Drives: (1) 3.5'' Floppy Drive
Included 5.25 Floppy Drives: 1 5.25" Floppy Drive
Keyboard Type: PS/2 Keyboard Port
Memory: 1.3 GB
Modem: No Modem Included
Mouse Type: PS/2 Mouse Port
Network Adapter Type: 10/100BaseT Ethernet Network Adapter
Parallel Ports: 1 Parallel Port
Power Switchable: Power Supply Is Switchable
Serial Ports: 2 Serial Ports
Sound Card Included: Sound Card Not Included
USB Ports Included: USB Ports Not Included
Video RAM: 4 MB VRAM

ESERVER X-SERIES 225 (8647-5BX) Price: $413.00
Bus Type: PCI and ISA Bus
Case Style: Mini-Tower Case
CD/DVD Drive: CD-ROM Drive
CPU Quantity: 1 CPU
CPU Speed: 2.8GHz
CPU Type: Pentium Xeon
Drive Size: 36.4 GB
Free 3.5 Floppy Bays: One Free 3.5 Floppy Bay
Free 5.25 Floppy Bays: One Free 5.25 Floppy Bay
Hard Drive - Type: SCSI HD
Hard Drive Quantity: Two Hard Drives
Included 3.5 Floppy Drives: (1) 3.5'' Floppy Drive
Included 5.25 Floppy Drives: No 5.25" Floppy Drives
Keyboard Type: PS/2 Keyboard Port
Memory: 512 MB
Modem: No Modem Included
Mouse Type: PS/2 Mouse Port
Network Adapter Type: 10/100BaseT Ethernet Network Adapter
Parallel Ports: 1 Parallel Port
Power Switchable: Power Supply Is Switchable
Serial Ports: 2 Serial Ports
Sound Card Included: Sound Card Included
USB Ports Included: USB Ports Included
Video RAM: Unknown Amount VRAM

IBM Pentium Xeon 2.8GHz 512 MB 36.4 GB CD-ROM $413.00

*Edit to correct title
 
Wow the laptops seem very cheap. One could always buy a very cheap laptop and upgrade a few parts like buy a wireless pcmcia card and maybe a dvd burner. This seems extremely interesting. 🙂
 
I am shopping cheap laptops, looking at a lot of C400 and C610 from Dell, plus considering the cheap new units like the B130 or B120.

C400 Pentium III M 866MHz CPU with 256 MB RAM, 12.1" Active Matrix Screen, 20.0 GB, $223 shipped, but thats with no OS and no power adapter, battery likely not much either.

Thats a 'if all goes well' good price, but any troubles and its not too good at all. With new stuff more than twice as fast, more ram, more hard drive, CDRW/DVD, a new battery, XP home, and a 1 yr warranty, shipped for less than $500 none of the used stuff unless its in actually very nice shape and a bit better on price is worth even considering.
 
Desktops sound good. I agree with mikeford on the laptops. Not worth it unless you're not a deal hunter (then you wouldn't be here!). Too much can go wrong and while it is definately possible to replace items like LCD cables, keyboards, etc by your self it just doesn't make sense when you can get a deal on a laptop for $450-$500 that is new, much faster, has more HD space, and has a warranty. Thanks to the OP though as I am looking for cheap lower end desktops.
 
I would agree with you guys regarding the laptops. Also the "condition" doesn't seem as good regarding the PCs/Servers/Hardware.

Thanks for the post guys
 
Q's from a server newbie
When the item says
---- processor: P3 Xeon
---- cpu qty: 4
---- cpu speed: 700Mhz

Does this mean all 4 cpu's are running a total of 700mhz (175mhz each) or
all 4 cpus is running at 700mhz each?
I have assembled a lot of PC's but thier all single cpu desktop PC for regular use, now I want to play around with a server PC and install a trial version of server2003 OS for MCSE stuff.
 
Originally posted by: LoverBoyJ
Q's from a server newbie
When the item says
---- processor: P3 Xeon
---- cpu qty: 4
---- cpu speed: 700Mhz

Does this mean all 4 cpu's are running a total of 700mhz (175mhz each) or
all 4 cpus is running at 700mhz each?
I have assembled a lot of PC's but thier all single cpu desktop PC for regular use, now I want to play around with a server PC and install a trial version of server2003 OS for MCSE stuff.
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4 CPUs with each being 700mhz or your 2nd choice. or 2800mhz total like your first choice :0)
 
Not bad stuff, comparable or maybe better than eBay prices... I only wish they had unit sizes on the servers 🙁 I'm in the market for a cheap 1U server, P3 or so is fine.
 
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