Haptic Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Hi All As part of a pet project I'm building 2 machines for my niece. The Nursery she attends has no IT at all, I've built one unit from parts strewn across our stock room. I'm on the hunt for a low capacity HDD 3.5" that I can slap inside these all in one units. I'll be putting my own copy of W7P on it so no need for any data on the disk. I'm willing to pay well for it, I can offer CHQ or credit against future purchases if you're an existing client (plus the warm fuzzy feeling that you'll be part responsible for a childs first play with some half decent tekkers) Any PM's welcome....unless they say "buy a brand new HDD you cheap get!" Ta Joe 'Public'
glennda Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Why not make them super quick and put a low cost ssd in? You can get teh 3.5" converter for them...
featured_spectre Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Joe I can chuck a server drive your way should you need one. Dell 15k SAS. 72GB drive. May have a few other working hdds laying around also.
featured_spectre Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Oh...and I have a few switches taking up space if they're of use.
Haptic Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 Oh...and I have a few switches taking up space if they're of use. Thanks for the suggestions, trying to avoid SSD as it's serious over-spec on this instance Neph....POE Switches?
kmount Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Joe, Just found a couple of really old disks .... doubt they are any use but you know I'm not exactly far away.. 20GB IDE/ATA 80GB IDE/ATA
featured_spectre Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I can check but I don't think so. I know 2 of them are 3com baseline 2024 switches and you can get a POE converter for them.
Haptic Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 20GB IDE/ATA 80GB IDE/ATA thanks for the offer Dude, sadly I need SATA (apologies for not posting) I'd convert but I'm lacking the parts. Cheers Mate.
kmount Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Just found a 160GB SATA disk you're welcome to. 1
newpersn Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Think i may have few spare 80gb sata drives. 1
Cache Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I probably have a couple of 80/160GB sata drives in some machines I'm about to canabalise, but I'm not in again until next week. Let me know if your still struggling/interested. 1
FN-GM Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Got some 80GB SATA here, PM me if you still need some. 1
Haptic Posted October 31, 2012 Author Posted October 31, 2012 Thanks for all the responses People, genuinely appreciated. I'll drop you a PM if this HDD I've prised from an old VAIO doesn't do the trick. To say thanks I've got a stack of assorted bits I can offer if you're in need? Whole heap of SATA cables " " Molex cables Assorted components - internal fans etc 5 x cheap micro atx cases with power supplies - bit of bashing to the cases If anyone wants any (gratis of course) let me know and I'll send them your way. New offices = clear out! Trying to curb those hoarding habits my OH seems dead set on waaaaaah! Joe 'Public'
featured_spectre Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 Joe...please tell me which would be useful from the following. 3x 3Com baseline 2024 10/100 switches (24 port) 1x 72GB Dell 15k SAS drive 1x ATI Firepro 2450 Graphics card (Low profile, Ideal for server use as it can run multiple screens) 1x Akasa card reader 3x Excel Cat5e Patch Panels If I find more bits I am happy to donate to the cause in exchange for some other bits (depending on whats taken)
glennda Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 Thanks for the suggestions, trying to avoid SSD as it's serious over-spec on this instance Neph....POE Switches? It might be over spec but they will make the machine last about 4 x longer!
Haptic Posted October 31, 2012 Author Posted October 31, 2012 It might be over spec but they will make the machine last about 4 x longer! Thanks Mate, I'm aware of the benefits of SSD. Simply put, this is a charity case...so I'm avoiding all costs if necessary. Ta Joe 9T
CHR1S Posted November 1, 2012 Posted November 1, 2012 Joe, I have several old HDDs at home and some other assorted PC bits. Ill make a list tonight.
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