Free computer anyone?

[Mufassa]

OK first off. No guarantees, yet. I am just trying to see if there is interest. I am going to be pulling 13 computers out of a lab tomorrow (Thurs) and their plan is to scrap them.

I was going to grab one or so for myself. Is anyone else interested? They are Celeron's with 512 megs of RAM, CD drive and probably a 20 gig hard drive in a smaller tower case (white). I don't mind doing some swapping around if people only wanted power supply etc. I could move the RAM about. They are requiring me to format the Hard drives but I think there is the XP COA on the case.

I have no idea what it would cost to ship them out but I would have to figure something out for a box etc. I think I could use the boxes the new computers come in.

Just to be fair one each and again I cant promise anything as they may not want to give them to me.

--Greg
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PM must be recieved by July 3rd 11 AM PDT or I will remove you from the list.

List in order of responders and Status.

1. Macrosill......PM Rcd......Sent Cost......Payment Recieved
2. WWNF911....PM Rcd.......Sent Cost......Payment Recieved
3. PacMang.......PM Rcd......Sent Cost......Payment Recieved......No Acc
4. XmasInGalt....PM Rcd......Sent Cost......Payment Recieved
5. sjwilson122...PM Rcd.......Sent Cost
6. MrLights2000..PM Rcd.......Sent Cost......Payment Recieved
7. mrtinga..........PM Rcd.......Sent Cost......Payment Recieved
8. dhavard.........PM Rcd........Sent Cost......Payment Recieved
9. pete..............PM Rcd .......Sent Cost......Payment Recieved
10. RavingLunatic..PM Rcd........Sent Cost......Payment Recieved.....NR
11. TERBObob........PM Rcd

Power Supply ONLY
1. deplanche....PM Rcd..........Power Supply Only
2. rstehle........PM Rcd.........Power Supply Only

[Josh]

let me know, got a guy in church that needs an updated machine and has no money

[Macrosill]

I could use another machine. Put me on the list should any become available.

[deplanche]

If no one wants the full PC, I'd be interested in a power supply or two.

[rstehle]

I would be interested in a Power Supply also, if there are any left over.

[Mufassa]

Ok keep the requests coming Ill find out tomorrow if they want to let me take the to the E-Waste place for them. ;)

--Greg

[WWNF911]

I'd be interested in one. (Whole machine) Thanks Greg.

[PacMang]

I would be interested in one whole PC. let me know the shipping.

[A Marchini]

OK first off. No guarantees, yet. I am just trying to see if there is interest. I am going to be pulling 13 computers out of a lab tomorrow (Thurs) and their plan is to scrap them.

I was going to grab one or so for myself. Is anyone else interested? They are Celeron's with 512 megs of RAM, CD drive and probably a 20 gig hard drive in a smaller tower case (white). I don't mind doing some swapping around if people only wanted power supply etc. I could move the RAM about. They are requiring me to format the Hard drives but I think there is the XP COA on the case.

I have no idea what it would cost to ship them out but I would have to figure something out for a box etc. I think I could use the boxes the new computers come in.

Just to be fair one each and again I cant promise anything as they may not want to give them to me.

--Greg

I could use an updated vixen machine... I know this is a stretch but do the XP licenses keys come with them??

Put me down
Tony M.

[ben]

I would love a computer. If so I would be willing to give up my 800mhz Win98 machine to a DIYCer

Ben

[XmasInGalt]

I cound use a machine to replace the old one I've got.

[sjwilson122]

Hi Greg,

I would be interested in one machine if they become available. Thanks.:)

[MrLights2000]

i would be interested in one whole machine pm me with details on shipping and what not.

thanks,

danny

[sandy]

I'd grab one too,
if it's available
It would be nice to off win98

[mrtinga]

I would be interested in one also (the whole machine). Let me know the shipping cost.

[dhavard]

I need one whole pc! Put me on the list!! Thanks!

[pete]

could please put me on the list for a whole PC.

Thanks

Pete

[jeffathompson]

could please put me on the list for a whole PC.

Thanks

Pete

Is that like a WHOLE pizza?

[Mufassa]

Ok. Update. I was a little off on the Specs. Both good and bad.. They are Celeron 2.4 ghz, only 256 megs of RAM but they have 40 gig Hard drives! There is no COA sticker on them and the drives are wiped.

Looks like I am going to get about 9 systems. They wanted to use some in other places and are having me steal RAM from some to make some run reasonable under XP. So, I think that there is at least that many replys already. Ill just start at the top and work my way down the list. Sorry I cant think of a better way for right now. Ill be gone this weekend so I wont even touch them till next week sometime and have to wait for the new computers to come in so I have boxes etc. So, Just please Stand by and Ill get more info out as it comes.

Ill keep any extra powersupplys to fulfill those requests. (one the ones I steal the RAM).

PS. if anyone near the top is scared by the 256 megs and doesnt want one let me know and Ill skip you.

--Greg

[Josh]

what ram do they take? i may have some to offer people

[RavingLunatic]

I'll take one PC if there is enough available.

[Mufassa]

what ram do they take? i may have some to offer people

From the Motherboard specs.

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d845gvsr/

• 2.5 V (only) 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMMs with gold-plated contacts
• Unbuffered single-sided or double-sided DIMMs
• Maximum total system memory: 2 GB; minimum total system memory: 64 MB
• DDR266/200 MHz SDRAM DIMMs only

They are at BIOS P10 and there is driver downloads on that webpage so keep that in mind when you are trying to install Windows etc.

--Greg

[deplanche]

Just making sure it is clear that I'd only want a power supply if it is available. No need to strip a good PC to give me the power supply.

[tommy]

Greg,

I'd be up for one complete machine if you can get one.

Tom


Do these computers come with monitors? If so, are they flat panel displays or CRT's. If they are CRT monitors, I'll only be interested in the computer and not the monitor. The CRT monitors would cost more to ship than they are worth.

[jeffathompson]

Craiglist score:

I just scored 3 more free computers from my craigslist adds. This time it was a lawyers office. Two Pentium 3's and a Pentium 4 2 120 gig hard drives and a 180 in the 4. Two LCD monitors (17 inch, they upgraded to 21's) They wanted the hard drives cleaned and didn't want to pay Venture Computers the $250 they wanted to wipe the hard drives. So that was the deal, I come wipe the hard drives on these three and two more somebody was taking home and I could have the whole lot. XP installed on all 5 and everything worked first time out.

Best score I think I ever made from my "FreeCycle your Computer" adds I run.

[TERBObob]

If theres any left , I , too , would like to get one as well .
Thanks :)

[jeffathompson]

If theres any left , I , too , would like to get one as well .
Thanks :)

Has anyone done the calculations of what these cost to ship. My guess is at least two maybe three boxes? Insured?

Curious minds want to know.

[Mufassa]

Hi Everyone,

Ok sorry for the slower update. I have the computers. I have keyboards, Mice (nice optical), speakers and 2 power cords (1 from the monitor). I don't think I will have enough of all the accessories for everyone but will deal with that later.

Next I am trying to work on shipping. I just got the new computers yesterday and now have boxes. I could try and send it in the Monitor box but that would leave pretty much no room for padding. The CPU box is a better fit. I put everything and some padding into one and it weighed in at 32#. Its a 22" X 22" X 14" box. According to the USPS website sending parcel post would be about $37 from California to New York City. The smaller box with no padding is about $31 I dont think the $6 is worth the risk honestly.

If you are still interested send me a PM with your Name and Address so I can start packaging.

I do not know exactly how many I have as of yet but should have at least 9. They are having me pull RAM out of some to give to one's they are going to keep using. So Also let me know if you plan to buy more RAM and you might take one without any I may have more. Other wise I will just part them out for Power supply Hard drive etc.

Again I plan on starting at the top of the thread and working my way down but if you are interested send me a PM.

Here are some pictures:


--Greg

[rlilly]

Craiglist score:

I just scored 3 more free computers from my craigslist adds.

Jeff, You are definately the Craigslist Master!

[Penfold]

I had to do something similar at my plant about six months back. They got rid of 12 but only three or four were worth saving (which co-workers snatched up) the others were too obsolete. I tried to reinstall with the OS key that was on the computer but it didn't work. I was able to get a copy of XP PRO with key from Tech Support that does service for my company and reinstalled the drivers now I have a halfway decent computer.

Long story short, the key that you have on the computer may or may not work. Good luck in getting it up and running.

[Mufassa]

Long story short, the key that you have on the computer may or may not work. Good luck in getting it up and running.

Just as a reminder. These drives are BLANK (very blank!). There is NO Windows COA/Key sticker on them.

I did run SpinRite on all the drives so they should be in reasonable condition. I make no warranty expressed or implied on the condition of the computers though.

--Greg

[Mufassa]

Ok, Since I probably need to put an end Date to this I will say 1 Week from this post.

If I haven't gotten a PM By July 3rd 11AM PDT I will give your computer to the next one on the list.

I have updated the first post with "the list" and some status stuff. (Check your position I may have made a mistake let me know if I did!)

I will be using Pay Pal for shipping costs. Once I have a good idea on Shipping price Ill PM you with the info. I dont know if Pay Pal will charge me any fees but if so that would also need to be included. My wife thinks I spend too much on Christmas lights already!

--Greg

[jeffathompson]

Ok, Since I probably need to put an end Date to this I will say 1 Week from this post.

If I haven't gotten a PM By July 3rd 11AM PDT I will give your computer to the next one on the list.

I have updated the first post with "the list" and some status stuff. (Check your position I may have made a mistake let me know if I did!)

I will be using Pay Pal for shipping costs. Once I have a good idea on Shipping price Ill PM you with the info. I dont know if Pay Pal will charge me any fees but if so that would also need to be included. My wife thinks I spend too much on Christmas lights already!

--Greg

Trust me, PAYPAL will charge you fee's

[Mufassa]

Trust me, PAYPAL will charge you fee's

You are CORRECT! So plan on 3% plus $.30 it appears!

I have been using Pay Pal since 2000 and received money since it was free!

--Greg

[Mufassa]

Quick Update:

I need to get one of the boxes to the Post Office to have them check the postage as the web tool says "Additional postage may apply" what this means I have no idea. But for now looks like it should be less than $40 for pretty much everyone with Pay Pal fees etc. Assuming they don't add much at the Post Office.

I am also waiting to get at least Zip codes from everyone so I can have them check all the pricing when I go. Again Ill give people until the 3rd to get me a PM with their intentions. I am sure they are going to LOVE me for that!

Thanks for the patience. I hope to get this out the door soon. (Course my wife hopes I get the deck finished!)

--Greg

PS. I updated the first post to reflect all PM's received.

[deplanche]

I noticed I am not listed as having send a PM yet in the first post. I sent one on 6/26. Resent just before posting this. Let me know if you recieve it or not.

Thanks.

Jon

[ben]

I'll go ahead and pass. I am dealing with too much.

Ben

[5childrensleep]

Aww Wish I found this earlier. If theres any left, put a reserve on it for me and I will decide once i get the shipping left.

[Mufassa]

I have sent the first 10 people PM's with costs. Let me know if you are not interested so I can move down the list.

I did not send anything to those asking for Power Supplies. At this point I think enough people will take the computers. But that could change once people decide on shipping.

--Greg

[Macrosill]

Paypal sent.

[dhavard]

You have money :) Sent by paypal earlier.

Thanks,
Daniel

[MrLights2000]

sent paypal


thanks,

danny

[mrtinga]

Payment sent.

Thanks

[jeffathompson]

I just picked up 8 old computers. (Make that 10 now) I think about all that is good is the power supply's but if you need one you can have it for shipping.

[Jeff Millard]

I'd have to say this is my favorite DIYC thread yet! Great idea, good fun, sharing, helping others... It just don't get any better than this.

Jeff

[deplanche]

I just picked up 8 old computers. I think about all that is good is the power supply's but if you need one you can have it for shipping.

If the computers are shot, but the power supplies are good, i'd be interested in one... two if available.

[Mufassa]

Updated first post with Payments Received. I will start to box things up and get them out ASAP. I am Best Man in a wedding this weekend and starting to get "Other Duties as Assigned" so I Hope to have everything boxed up over the weekend at some point.

Thanks to all the quick payments. If you havent paid please let me know what your status is as others down the list would love to get a shot.

--Greg

[Mufassa]

I just picked up 8 old computers. I think about all that is good is the power supply's but if you need one you can have it for shipping.

Any chance the RAM would work for these computers? There are 2 open slots in them if memory serves me correct. (Dont quote me on that yet!)

There is a post a few up with the Motherboard specs and RAM specs.

--Greg

[jeffathompson]

Any chance the RAM would work for these computers? There are 2 open slots in them if memory serves me correct. (Dont quote me on that yet!)

There is a post a few up with the Motherboard specs and RAM specs.

--Greg

I've got a bunch of ram I pulled out of these. Most are 64 or 128 though. Pretty small. Might help in a pinch.

[jeffathompson]

If the computers are shot, but the power supplies are good, i'd be interested in one... two if available.

Shoot me a PM with mailing info. I'll check the shipping and let you know what two would cost. If you want them you can just paypal me the shipping.

[Mufassa]

Ok Update:

I updated the first post with payments. I have 9 of 10 right now. I am printing out Shipping labels tonight and should start boxing up tomorrow. I appreciate everyone's patience. I had a weekend long wedding and plan to get a truck tomorrow to bring boxes home and start getting to the Post Office. I will have these out the door this week.

Also, I know there are payments I havent accepted. I was having problems with PayPal accepting those of you that used Credit Cards. I am going to give it a try again tonight and see if I can make it happy!

--Greg

[WWNF911]

I was having problems with PayPal accepting those of you that used Credit Cards.

Greg unless you are a certain type of member, you won't be able to do that. I can't remember why but Moneyhunter explained it to us during the latest Ren16 CoOp. If you arent a member where that will be allowed you'll have to ask everyone who paid with credit card to pay again by using type where money comes out of their checking.

Sorry for the bad news.

Leon

EDIT - FOUND IT



Payment:

1. I can accept Paypal through my personal account. (Sorry, I cannot accept credit card payments, as I do not have a premier account.)




http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2685

[Mufassa]

All paid computers have shipped as of This morning. I have some pix but dont have time to upload now!

--Greg

[TERBObob]

Greg ,
Never received a PM or email about how much , after I sent you a PM with my mailing addy and zip :confused:

[Mufassa]

Greg ,
Never received a PM or email about how much , after I sent you a PM with my mailing addy and zip :confused:

Didnt get that far down in the list. I had one of the computers "taken" back for the Summer. IF I get it back you are next on the list but I dont know at this point for sure. Sorry. Ill let you know if I get it back...

A teacher "needed" it I am told so her kid could practice typing this summer. I am not holding my breath at this point.

--Greg

[ctmal]

I'm sure these are all gone but just in case...you can take me off the list, I just scored a $20 computer off of craigslist(P4 3G, 512 MB).

Thanks.

[dhavard]

Got mine on Friday. Just got XP installed. Running great so far. Thanks for the deal!!!

[PacMang]

Got mine on Saturday, I have not unboxed it yet... going to wait to get some free time.


Thanks again,

[Macrosill]

Got my pc today! I hope to turn it on tomorrow.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

[MrLights2000]

got mine today too


thanks a bunch


danny

[pete]

Got Mine early last week, Got it loaded with XP Saturday, runs great. Thank you very much

Pete

[Mufassa]

Glad to hear everyone got their computers (I think everyone did!). I have been really busy as of late so havent had time to post. I am just glad people can use these as they were going to throw them away. At least that was their plan till I said I would take them..

Anyways, enjoy!

--Greg

[RavingLunatic]

Got mine also.

A BIG THANK YOU to you Mufassa!!!

[XmasInGalt]

Computer finds good home and new purpose in life.

Thanks Greg!!!!