Howdy hackers! So there has been some new traffic at the space lately, new ideas have floated around. In order to facilitate this, I brought up a discussion at a previous meeting to build two computer workstations for the space using some of the computer parts that are already here. They can be used for design, programming, research, open houses, communication, can be used by the secretary or treasurer to do stuff, Bethany is talking about setting up some junior hacker program and they can use them, Chris and I have been talking about setting up network logins (LDAP, SSO) for each of our members (non-members can use a guest login), etc. However, he are short a few things, here's what WORKING parts we already have:
4 socket 775 processors 1 Socket AM2 processor 2 AGP video cards 1 PCI-Express x16 video card 1 PCI-express x1 Intel Gigabit network card 1 DDR2 memory DIMM at least 2 power supplies as of 1.5 months ago plenty of cases Hard drives of unusual sizes (HDUS) Using these parts, I can build at least two more workstations, with the potential to build 3 more if necessary. The following is a pricequote for the MINIMUM parts necessary to make ONE working computer. I'm proposing that we release some funds from our coffers to make this happen with a budget of $250 I can get the parts necessary, and purchase additional parts if necessary (I.E. if the power supplies that tested good blew when installing the OS and need to be replaced). All receipts will be declared to the membership and unused funds go back to the coffers. The equipment would be property of Synhak. PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1CiML Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1CiML/by_merchant/ Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1CiML/benchmarks/ CPU Cooler: Gelid Solutions CC-Siberian-01 51.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($8.70 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G41MT-S2PT Micro ATX LGA775 Motherboard ($59.98 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: Crucial 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($25.11 @ TigerDirect) Total: $93.79 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-10 19:13 EDT-0400) I would also ask that if anyone has spare computer parts especially hard drives, motherboards, power supplies, or monitors (LCD or CRT) that are collecting dust to PLEASE donate them, especially if they are between 4 and 9 years old. Even if they are broken as I may be able to repair them. Thanks for your time, Omar
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