So I have an extra PC

[Dylrann]

Along with my other gaming rig, I have a hand-me-down from an older cousin. Was wondering any common uses for an extra computer.

This is whats extra, an  Alienware Alpha ASM100-1580 Console. I know its pretty darn low-end, but I have no one else to give it to, and I doubt anyone would want to buy this online...

[NotSoEpicMods]

I have an even older i3 3220 system I'm using as a sort of nas with a drive for each family member in the house. You'd likely need a new case though for that purpose. Also maybe use it as a HTPC? for youtube/netflix on the tv if you have one.

[Dylrann]

Oooo, a HTPC or living room PC is a good idea

[LunaP0n3]

14 minutes ago, Dylrann said:

Oooo, a HTPC or living room PC is a good idea

I've got an old Compaq that I use for a HTPC. Really old, like DDR2 old, but it works. Struggles in the heavier codecs though.

[Crunchy Dragon]

21 minutes ago, Dylrann said:

Oooo, a HTPC or living room PC is a good idea

Not a bad option.

 

I'd run Folding@home on it if it was anything but SteamOS. Should be fine as a HTPC though.

[Dylrann]

2 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Not a bad option.

 

I'd run Folding@home on it if it was anything but SteamOS. Should be fine as a HTPC though.

Ive heard about projects where they use your computer for other productive things. Folding@Home seems really cool and I'll see if I can dedicate it to something like that!

[B16CXHatch]

HTPC is what I would and actually do. I actually have two. I have an i7 4790K/GTX 1060 system I use with my big LCD TV and an i3 3240/GTX 275 system I use with my old CRT TV (for some old stuff I still have around).

[Dylrann]

So if I were to take the HTPC route, what keyboard and mouse would you guys reccommend that I could use in the living room?

 

[circeseye]

2 hours ago, Dylrann said:

So if I were to take the HTPC route, what keyboard and mouse would you guys reccommend that I could use in the living room?

 

if no gaming i would go with one of those all in ones with qwerty keyboard and touch pad, about the size of ones hand. i use one for a bedroom htpc

[Dylrann]

8 hours ago, yaboistar said:

throw linux on it and turn it into a folding@home machine

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is there a reason to run it on Linux instead of Windows? 

[dgsddfgdfhgs]

21 hours ago, Dylrann said:

Oooo, a HTPC or living room PC is a good idea

HTPC is possibly best option. that makes a spare chrome cast...

[wasab]

8 hours ago, Dylrann said:

is there a reason to run it on Linux instead of Windows? 

Yes, many reason, one of which is that you dont have to deal with the crapware that is Windows. 

[B16CXHatch]

If you don't plan on using it for keyboard and mouse games, I'd get a Logitech K400 or K400+ keyboard. They have trackpads so no need for a mouse. I only play controller-centric games on my HTPC. Anything needing a proper keyboard and mouse setup, I just play on the main rig.

[rabbitanarchy14]

its funny i am actually looking for a second gen alpha for a mini server, game streaming.

[GDRRiley]

could do game servers if you like that.

my old 6600k and board will become that soon.

[Turbof1]

On 12/26/2019 at 8:02 AM, Dylrann said:

So if I were to take the HTPC route, what keyboard and mouse would you guys reccommend that I could use in the living room?

 

Here is maybe an idea: why not an airmouse? If it just going to be a htpc and not for productivity purposes, you can try that. I have it for my htpc and it works quite well.

[thebestpopcorn]

On 12/25/2019 at 10:53 PM, Dylrann said:

Along with my other gaming rig, I have a hand-me-down from an older cousin. Was wondering any common uses for an extra computer.

This is whats extra, an  Alienware Alpha ASM100-1580 Console. I know its pretty darn low-end, but I have no one else to give it to, and I doubt anyone would want to buy this online...

i would take it