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Lizard1977

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#304102 4-Apr-2023 14:24
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I'm looking for an old PC in working condition.  Doesn't need to be flash or fast - just a complete system (no monitor, if it has HDMI output).

 

It's a project for my two kids - 8 and 5 - over the school holidays.  My idea is to teach them about computers - the different components, how they work, and how to disassemble/re-assemble a PC.  So I'd like to find an old PC which has no useable value, but which is still in working condition with the major components - motherboard, RAM, CPU, PSU, graphics card, storage - so we can put it all back together again and they can see that it works.

 

Preferably free and local (Palmerston North), but happy to pay a small amount if necessary.  We likely won't be using the PC at the end for any actual games or programs, so would ideally suit a PC that is destined for e-waste recycling.


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  #3059158 4-Apr-2023 19:45
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I've got a couple that would probably suit but I am in rural Hastings and they would have to be collected. If that can be managed they are yours to take.

 

 





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  #3059159 4-Apr-2023 19:50
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i've got plenty you're welcome to. various form factors, all working. again, just out of hastings, but a fairly easy drive up highway 50 from palmy or happy to ship.

 

 

 

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  #3059671 6-Apr-2023 09:07
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Thanks for those offers.  Will DM you to discuss details.




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  #3060615 9-Apr-2023 13:28
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Ahhh I just sent three working Core 2 machines to e-waste since I couldn't give them away (tried here, other sites, trademe $1 listing etc.)


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  #3064849 18-Apr-2023 11:55
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Lizard1977:

 

(no monitor, if it has HDMI output)

 

 

 

 

Let me know if you need a VGA monitor (anything destined for e-waste probably doesn't have HDMI). 


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