The [H]ardForum Perpetual Freebies Thread

GiGaBiTe said:
Think you missed the part where it's a 2007 Mac Mini with a Core 2 Duo at 1.83 GHz. It's already maxed out on memory at 3 GB, and the best CPU it will take is a 2.33 GHz T7600. You aren't running anything modern Mac OS on it, no matter what you do.

It's one of the models with the bugged 32 bit UEFI, so getting any 64 bit OS on it besides Mac OS will test the patience of a saint. I currently have a 32 bit Linux on it because I gave up after days of making custom installation media.

He's the same guy that took the iMac I listed on here awhile back and was able to use black magic to get it doing what he wanted, so it'll be in good hands.
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Yeah I read it as 2009 with the strike through, eyes aren't young anymore...
 
qwertyaas said:
Anyone have any LGA1150 board and stock Intel Cooler? Barebones is fine.

Have an old i5-4570 chip and want to build it with my daughter.
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One of the cheapest ways to go would be to get a Dell 7020 barebone and use that--you get some challenges that way too and can save:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184057694289

The funny thing is for $10 more, you can actually get one with a 4570 already installed and 8GB of ram included:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234764538127

I have a 3020 SFF that I upgraded with a 4790K that runs at the base+turbo clocks (4Ghz+) no problem. It does require the better factory cooling hsf and shroud but I think those ran me like $10.
 
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SamirD said:
One of the cheapest ways to go would be to get a Dell 7020 barebone and use that--you get some challenges that way too and can save:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184057694289

The funny thing is for $10 more, you can actually get one with a 4570 already installed and 8GB of ram included:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234764538127

I have a 3020 SFF that I upgraded with a 4790K that runs at the base+turbo clocks (4Ghz+) no problem. It does require the better factory cooling hsf and shroud but I think those ran me like $10.
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Didn't even realize those barebones were that cheap.

I have my old 1055T build but had a spare 4570s sitting around. Might actually go that route of picking up a barebones and building that. Although I did tell her we can grab a pink/RGB case :LOL:
 
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qwertyaas said:
Didn't even realize those barebones were that cheap.

I have my old 1055T build but had a spare 4570s sitting around. Might actually go that route of picking up a barebones and building that. Although I did tell her we can grab a pink/RGB case :LOL:
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I didn't either, and they work well. I got a 1x slot sff gpu cheap from dbwillis and it's a solid machine for the usual work, videos, etc.

As far as the pink: https://www.homedepot.com/b/Paint-Spray-Paint/Candy-Pink/N-5yc1vZapz5Z1z0u9xw :D I think it would look good if you left the gray or black for a 2-toned look. :)
 
qwertyaas said:
Didn't even realize those barebones were that cheap.

I have my old 1055T build but had a spare 4570s sitting around. Might actually go that route of picking up a barebones and building that. Although I did tell her we can grab a pink/RGB case :LOL:
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Biggest issue is the half height cards, and some of the SFF have a poor x16 slot location limiting you to single slot cards. Just thought I'd mention that. But yeah, they're great pfsense boxes.
 
Randall Stephens said:
Biggest issue is the half height cards, and some of the SFF have a poor x16 slot location limiting you to single slot cards. Just thought I'd mention that. But yeah, they're great pfsense boxes.
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Oh true.

I'm throwing my old RX480 in there, so need to check the clearance.
 

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Randall Stephens said:
Biggest issue is the half height cards, and some of the SFF have a poor x16 slot location limiting you to single slot cards. Just thought I'd mention that. But yeah, they're great pfsense boxes.
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Yep, that x16 slot location usually sucks so you're stuck with no power connector 1x slot gpus. Not an issue if you just want to get a quadro for extra speed, but a real problem if you want to make a gaming machine out of it.
 
SamirD said:
Yep, that x16 slot location usually sucks so you're stuck with no power connector 1x slot gpus. Not an issue if you just want to get a quadro for extra speed, but a real problem if you want to make a gaming machine out of it.
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Yeah I realized SFF and small form factors are a problem with wanting to use my own GPU/PSU.

I'll go through ebay and check out what regular 1150 boards go for (I'm just always iffy getting parts on ebay). Or just build out my 1055T with the kids.
 
SamirD said:
Yep, that x16 slot location usually sucks so you're stuck with no power connector 1x slot gpus. Not an issue if you just want to get a quadro for extra speed, but a real problem if you want to make a gaming machine out of it.
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Not true. Have a MT OptiPlex 7040 that is running an 6700K + 1660 Super.
Just get a Dell 315W SFF PSU (cheap - paid ~$13 shipped IIRC), drill an extra mounting hole at the back, and there you go.

There's a YouTube video of someone doing the same, but he is an absolute retard who ended up mounting the PSU at a weird angle
Mine sits flush with the back, and looks factory
 
WhoBeDaPlaya said:
Not true. Have a MT OptiPlex 7040 that is running an 6700K + 1660 Super.
Just get a Dell 315W SFF PSU (cheap - paid ~$13 shipped IIRC), drill an extra mounting hole at the back, and there you go.

There's a YouTube video of someone doing the same, but he is an absolute retard who ended up mounting the PSU at a weird angle
Mine sits flush with the back, and looks factory
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Sorry, meant this for the SFF models. The desktop ones like the 3050 posted above are super easy to put in a regular gpu and even power supply.
 
SamirD said:
Sorry, meant this for the SFF models. The desktop ones like the 3050 posted above are super easy to put in a regular gpu and even power supply.
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No worries, but Dell non-SFF / desktops / "MT" models have not been able to take standard ATX PSUs for awhile now (Series 5 starting with x040+)
Those good times ended with the OptiPlex x020 :(

The modern x040+ models can be (very slightly) modded to take OptiPlex SFF PSUs (like the 315W mentioned)
 
WhoBeDaPlaya said:
No worries, but Dell non-SFF / desktops / "MT" models have not been able to take standard ATX PSUs for awhile now (Series 5 starting with x040+)
Those good times ended with the OptiPlex x020 :(

The modern x040+ models can be (very slightly) modded to take OptiPlex SFF PSUs (like the 315W mentioned)
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Interesting. I thought it was just the motherboard connector that was different, not the actual psu size.
 
SamirD said:
Interesting. I thought it was just the motherboard connector that was different, not the actual psu size.
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it varies. some i have are normal atx size but use dells 12v plug or whatever they are. some are short and stubby but have the same dimensions for the atx exhaust cutout, others have been stretched and skinnied. dell does some wierdass psus.
 
pendragon1 said:
it varies. some i have are normal atx size but use dells 12v plug or whatever they are. some are short and stubby but have the same dimensions for the atx exhaust cutout, others have been stretched and skinnied. dell does some wierdass psus.
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Wow, so much variety! I'll keep this in mind if I build anything newer using them as a starting point. :)
 
dar124 said:
I did a bit more cleaning / sorting here and have a couple sticks of memory that I'm looking to get rid of for the price of shipping. I'd think $10 for both should cover shipping. If there's no interest in about a week I'll be getting rid of them.

Dell 4GB PC3 12800 SDRAM SNP531R8C / 4G

I have 2 of these 4GB sticks. They are brand new still sealed in their packaging.


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There has been no interest in this memory. Unless klippel is interested, I'll be tossing them this evening.
 
CLAIMED: Optiplex 790 motherboard, i5 2400 cpu and fan. Includes I/O shield, front panel connectors, pc speaker, chasis intrusion detectors, 80mm case fan. All works fine, just needed the case for something else. Cost of shipping from 28025.
 

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stinger608 said:
Dang, give me a few days. I might have a KT266 board. Can't remember if its a 266 or a 333.
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Let me know, that would be awesome. AFAIK, a KT333 was AGP 1.5V. So I think KT266 is the highest I can go and still have 3.3V with my Athlon XP chips. So if you have a KT266 you don't want, I'd take it. If it has bad caps, I can replace them. I had to do that to revive my old KT880 board.
 
Clearing out some items from my FS thread that arent moving.

I have a 128GB Samsung mSATA SSD. This drive was pulled from a laptop when I upgraded to a larger drive. The drive has been wiped. I'm looking for $6.00 to cover shipping.

I'll be getting rid of it in approximately a week if there's no interest.


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dar124 said:
Clearing out some items from my FS thread that arent moving.

I have a 128GB Samsung mSATA SSD. This drive was pulled from a laptop when I upgraded to a larger drive. The drive has been wiped. I'm looking for $6.00 to cover shipping.

I'll be getting rid of it in approximately a week if there's no interest.


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dar124 said:
Clearing out some items from my FS thread that arent moving.

I have a 128GB Samsung mSATA SSD. This drive was pulled from a laptop when I upgraded to a larger drive. The drive has been wiped. I'm looking for $6.00 to cover shipping.

I'll be getting rid of it in approximately a week if there's no interest.


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commissioneranthony said:
I have to double check my stash but I know I have:
-socket 939 matx board. Bulgy caps.
-hd4850 x16. Works.
-bfg 7800gt x16 no post.
-2x sound blaster audigy 2zs. Works.
I will update the post on Sunday with photos when I'm back

Free just pay shipping
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Audigy 2 ZS was one of the best PCI sound cards. I still have my X-Fi Fatal1ty PCI too
 
Updated 7/7/23:

-hd4850 x16. Works. Claimed
-BFG 7800gt x16 no post. Claimed
-2x sound blaster X-FI cards. Work. Claimed
-infinite 40 / 80 / 92mm fan guards. Claimed
-(2) 1tb 3.5in WD sata hdd Claimed
-Genuine Samsung Battery AA-PB9NC6B. useful for genuine 18650 cells Claimed
-pentax film camera
-Dell inspiron 8000 series dvd drive
-Data switch boxes from the 80s. Work great as electronics project boxes
-Apple MacBook Pro 15 HDD Hard Drive Cable Mount Feet Kit A1286 2009 2010 2011
-Panduit F6D2-2M3 Optical 62.5/125um MM Fiber Patch Cords Duplex ST to ST
-Pomona 1645 Adapter BNC connector box.
-Semikron 328A1516BB IGBT Module
-small point & shoot camera bag

Free just pay shipping. send me a zip yall. I do paypal
 

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commissioneranthony said:
Update:
-hd4850 x16. Works.
-bfg 7800gt x16 no post.
-2x sound blaster X-FI cards. Work.
-Data switch boxes from the 80s. Work great as electronics project boxes
-infinite 40 / 80 / 92mm fan guards
-pentax film camera
-fisher scientific micromaster microscope. This is a biology microscope. It works. I do not have any glass slides for it unfortunately. I prefer to give it to someone who will use it or who has kids interested in science.

I'll have to dig up the 939 mobod.

Free just pay shipping
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omg, i would love to give that microscope to my daughter. she loves weird shit like bacteria lol
 
commissioneranthony said:
Update:
-hd4850 x16. Works.
-bfg 7800gt x16 no post.
-2x sound blaster X-FI cards. Work.
-Data switch boxes from the 80s. Work great as electronics project boxes
-infinite 40 / 80 / 92mm fan guards
-pentax film camera
-fisher scientific micromaster microscope. This is a biology microscope. It works. I do not have any glass slides for it unfortunately. I prefer to give it to someone who will use it or who has kids interested in science.

I'll have to dig up the 939 mobod.

Free just pay shipping
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If that's a Dell CD-ROM or floppy drive or caddy, I've got systems that use that drive format and would love to have it!
 
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