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What can I do for networking with 2 pcs?

VoyexTech
By VoyexTech
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I have two older computers and I wonder what I can with them for networking. (Doesn't need to be very functional just cool)

I have an Anet A8 as my project printer and a i3 MK3 for when I want things to work. 

 

I extrude my own filament and haven't saved a penny yet.

 

 

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cluster computing? not sure you could make it work but its something and its cool :P 

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

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Could be some kind of redundant file server system, if one fails, the other one stays up. That's technically also a cluster.

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6 minutes ago, Toxicknight79 said:

Networking to pcs is kinda easy  what OS you running on them?

Wundoes XP and Vista. I could move to Linux though

I have an Anet A8 as my project printer and a i3 MK3 for when I want things to work. 

 

I extrude my own filament and haven't saved a penny yet.

 

 

My PC:

Spoiler

CPU: Intel i7 8700k

Motherboard: MSI Z370-A Pro

RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V (2x8GB) DDR4-3200

GPU: GTX 1070 Founders Edition (OC'd)

Storage: 2x 2TB Seagate 5400RPM, 128GB ADATA SSD

Power Supply: EVGA Supernova 750w  B2

Cooling: Noctua NH-D15. 3 Intake Fans, 2 Outtake

Case: Fractal Design Define R6

 

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hmmm , windows xp I think is ok I skipped vista and went to 7 ,  I think though it might be difficult , but heres an article you could read that might and I stress MIGHT work. 

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13 minutes ago, VoyexTech said:

Wundoes XP and Vista. I could move to Linux though

That's fine, but remember, if you don't connect them to a router, you have to set a static IP on both pcs or they will not connect at all, you won't even be able to ping the other pc

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23 minutes ago, VoyexTech said:

I have two older computers and I wonder what I can with them for networking. (Doesn't need to be very functional just cool)

Use the Rocks linux distro and start building a cluster. Then if you get any more older systems you can just add them to the cluster and expand. If you want some older systems for a project I actually have at least 4 complete systems available. They are older (early-mid 2000's era), but they work. I have been wanting to build a cluster with them for a while, I just don't have the space/time right now.

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1 minute ago, DevilishBooster said:

Use the Rocks linux distro and start building a cluster. Then if you get any more older systems you can just add them to the cluster and expand. If you want some older systems for a project I actually have at least 4 complete systems available. They are older (early-mid 2000's era), but they work. I have been wanting to build a cluster with them for a while, I just don't have the space/time right now.

That is actually an awesome idea, I'm definitely going to try that someday!

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