What to do with extra computer?

dirtypop

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I had enough spare parts around to build a pretty decent second rig with. But I don't know what to do with it. Any ideas?

Here are specs:
Pentium D 3.4GHz
4Gb DDR2 800MHz
nVidia 8800GT
Onboard sound
36Gb Raptor hard drive
CD burner
On a Asus P5LD2-VM mobo with a 400w PSU and 20" Apple Cinema Display
 
Do you have a kid?

:D

If not you can always part it out and sell the pieces to justify the expense of your new rig. Or if you want to setup a file server that is always an option and throw like a 640 gig WD.

My .02

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From the GenHard FAQ:

What should I do with my old PC?

Lol, I just dug up one of my old posts to copy into another post. And then I see this one while it was still on the clipboard. So here it is again.

#1 Fold - Google [H]orde Team 33 and Google "Folding Farm"
#2 Network Attached Storage - Google NAS DIY
#3 Mail / Web Server - Google Apache Server
#4 Christmas Light Controls - Google Computer Christmas
#5 Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence - Google SETI
#6 Learn Linux - Google Ubuntu and DistroWatch
#7 Sell it - You should have no need to google ebay.
#8 Donate it to a folder - http://www.hardforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=111
#9 Use it as a backup or second PC
#10 Media Jukebox for parties - Google Silverjuke
#11 HTPC (maybe you'll want a new case and TV tuner card) - http://www.hardforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=103
#12 Total Home Automation - Google x-10
#13 Mod it into something new and exciting that will compliment your style - http://www.hardforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13
#14 Firewalled router - Google m0n0wall
#15 Build an arcade cabinet - Google MAME
#16 Build a carputer - Google Car Computer
#17 Build a USB controlled Dance floor or Bar - http://web.mit.edu/storborg/ddf/
 
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