Free PC parts

[waggythegeek]

So, I could use another PC, be it for a weak server, a HTPC, or a weak folding/boinc/mining machine. I don't need it to be much, just needs to work. Anybody know a good place to pick up old, maybe secondhand PC parts?

[thekeemo]

craiglist

[Ahaber]

craigslist or your local thrift store

[unde4dbeast187]

ebay

[slightlyjaded]

So, I could use another PC, be it for a weak server, a HTPC, or a weak folding/boinc/mining machine. I don't need it to be much, just needs to work. Anybody know a good place to pick up old, maybe secondhand PC parts?

The rubbish dump.....Actually I'm serious. I'm not sure about your country, but most tips here have a section for computer hardware. Yes it's shitty components, and a whole heap of HP, and dell, But you did say you didn't need much. Most people who buy that shite have no idea if one component has failed, or the entire rig.

[DevilishBooster]

Pretty much what everyone else has said: Craigslist, Thrift Stores, and any local electronics dumping locations (if you're willing to work through the gross).

I put an ad on Craigslist starting back in Feb and I actually acquired quite a bit of older computers/components for free. I'm working on putting together all kinds of older systems that still work just fine. The hardest part to find is HDDs, so I would say expect to have to purchase those.

[Decon]

Neighbors?  I built this system from 100% "throw away" computers and unwanted parts that neighbors were trying to get rid of:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HfbBHx

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HfbBHx/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33Ghz Quad-Core Processor  ($70.94 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($36.00) 

Thermal Compound: Noctua NT-H1 3.5g Thermal Paste  ($8.49 @ Newegg) 

Memory: OCZ Fatal1ty Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2-800 Memory  ($78.00) 

Memory: Samsung 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2-800 Memory  ($23.00) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($24.50 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($124.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.00) 

Power Supply: Cooler Master eXtreme Power 550W ATX Power Supply  ($45.90 @ SuperBiiz) 

Optical Drive: HP DVD1265I DVD/CD Writer  ($30.49 @ Adorama) 

Wireless Network Adapter: D-Link DWA-525 802.11g/n PCI Wi-Fi Adapter  ($39.94 @ Adorama) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14r redux-1500 PWM 78.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($17.12 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Compaq LE1711 17.0" Monitor  ($198.00) 

Other: Asus P5E Deluxe ($64.00)

Other: Windows 10 Technical Preview ($0.00)

Other: ASUS Supreme FX II ($69.00)

Total: $884.37

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-19 19:40 EDT-0400

[Ertman]

Friends/Family

neighbours

online classifieds (craigslist,kijiji,etc.)

eBay

thrift stores

electronics recyclers/where ever computers might be collected for recycling

[Lethal Seraph]

just dont go cheap on a PSU