What to do with a very old PC

[CS11]

I have in my room a desktop (PC) just laying around and being an obstruction. The PC is around 8-10 years old (2003-2005). But the huge problem is the capabilities of being something useful.

Here are the specs:
-Intel Celeron D (I can't say more about the speed because there's thermal paste on the CPU and I have no boxes.)

-256 MB of RAM memory (DDR2)

-No HDD (But I can get one, just specify me how much space.)

-No OS (I can install Linux Ubuntu.)

-400-watt power supply

So, what can I use it for? Or is it better to throw it away?

If you need more details about it please let me know.

 

[tiny voices]

I should be throw away, honestly there is nothing at all useable there.

 

[HugoStiglitz]

you could use it as a basic dedicated game host,

media computer for the tv
torrent box

 

[2x4b]

If you don't mind the small increase in your electricity bill, you could donate its cpu time for folding (eg. http://folding.stanford.edu/)
I took my old machine (also a Celeron D) and set it up so that my pre-schooler can play Dora the Explorer games on a browser. It made her pretty happy and she doesn't notice its lack of performance..
You are only limited by your imagination

 

[CS11]

How can I convert it to a dedicated game host?

 

[2x4b]

How can I convert it to a dedicated game host?

Quite likely, yes. But most modern games would need more robust hardware. But perhaps an older one.

 

[CS11]

How can I make it?

 

[HugoStiglitz]

you would need to search the internet for instructions.

for example "CS Source Dedicated host"
or quake 3 dedicated host

 

[emj503]

if you feel like dropping a hd/ssd i'm sure you could find some use for it. i'd just gut it and depending on the brand/age of the psu maybe use it in a future build.

 

[emj503]

if you feel like dropping a hd/ssd i'm sure you could find some use for it. i'd just gut it and depending on the brand/age of the psu maybe use it in a future build.