[budumol]

Hi all,

I want a low powered file-server that I can leave on 24x7 rather than my main rig any time I want to stream things to the HTPC in the front room. I've upgraded my PC a while ago and I've got the majority of my old one sitting around doing nothing now, so I thought I'd sell it off to raise some money.

I cannibalised the HDD out of it when building my new one but other than that it is a complete unit. Specs are:

Shuttle SD39P2 (Comes with proprietary motherboard & 450w PSU that is surprisingly capable for it's size)
Q6600 (Never overclocked due to temps/space in the case/limitations of motherboard)
8GB DDR2-6400 (Mixture of 2x2GB Geil & 2x2GB Corsair I think)
XFX 4870XXX 1GB
DVD-RW

When I chucked it in, it still played everything acceptably (Mid-High settings in more or less everything @ 30ish FPS) except for BF3, which was too stuttery even at low - hence the upgrade.

The only problem is, it has an issue where when you start it up the BIOS has forgotten all the settings and goes back to default. You can press F1 to continue and it'll boot up fine with the default settings but if you go into the BIOS and try to change anything you might save, restart and have to repeat the process 10-15 times before it'll actually save the settings and start normally. Once it's started up however, its rock solid - it didn't use to bother me much as I'd run it 24x7 anyway but it definitely needs mentioning!

Any idea what I could get for this? Either as a complete unit or parted out.

[Relsenlilky]

**** all.


/thread.

[extessarere]

They really aren't worth a lot, as the price of similar new hardware is dropping so fast.

BTW, the BIOS may just need a new battery.

[lopesmili]

'bout $200.00 CAD

[Sleflanna]

Q6600GO still sell for £80 on ebay or you could try parting it out and take it to CEX.

http://uk.webuy.com/

[Qauunet]

Is that what they're actually selling for, or just what they're asking for?

[spamkillerf]

Yeah I've watched a couple of Q6600's go for £70+ over the last couple of days! RAMs got to be worth about £15 for each 2x2GB set. 4870 for £30ish..... Then whatever I can get for the Shuttle/PSU/Mobo

I've tried replacing the battery, doesn't fix it. I think it's a faulty BIOS chip, you can get replacements for around £10 but I think you have to de-solder and resolder it on... Can't really be arsed with it to be honest.

[Equackasous]

tbh, I'd love something like that for my step-son, sounds ideal for a bit of light gaming etc, shame I'm as poor as a church mouse at the moment.

[Poothevokprot]

This is why I am reluctant to upgrade my PC again ATM....

Gamed don't seem to be getting much better graphically because of consoles probably and PC components depreciate in value SO FAST it is like throwing money down the drain

[Trissinas]

tbh, I'd love something like that for my step-son, sounds ideal for a bit of light gaming etc, shame I'm as poor as a church mouse at the moment.

Well I'm in no great rush to sell it straight away. Can hold fire for a week or two before sticking it on ebay or elsewhere if you are interested?

I'm looking to effectively swap it for this HP Microsever... seems like you get quite a lot for your money when the cashback is taken into account.