Tue 31 Jan 2006
from thetannerfamily.net
I was wondering if it would be possible to build a computer without spending any money. I call this the “Free PC Challenge.” The compleated PCs will be posted on this site. There is no time limit to this challenge and there isn’t any prizes.
The Rules Are:1. The PC Must work and run Ubuntu 5.10 (breezy badger) and/or Windows XP
2. You can’t spend any money (can’t buy any parts)
3. You may not steal anything
4. you may not borrow anything
5. you may not use parts you already have
6. you don’t need any periphreals or monitor
7. Dumpster Diving is allowed
8. Your parts must come from different places. It’s okay to get a couple of parts from one place, just not all of them. (ex:No taking an almost completed PC and just slapping a video card in it.)
9. You may accept part donations.The PC must Include: (May be onboard)
* Video Card
* Mouse and Keyboard PS2 inputs
* USB ports
* CD or DVD drive
* hardrive
* IDE cables
* power supply
* power cables
Any I-Hack’ers want to give it a roll? I think I could pull this off.
6 Responses to “Free PC Challenge”
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January 31st, 2006 at 10:29 pm
I might take a whack at that. I have a handful of local places I can get parts from. I wonder if they’d care if I used a old case that I have…
February 1st, 2006 at 2:38 am
5. you may not use parts you already have
they would care
February 1st, 2006 at 1:46 pm
i’ve already done this a few times; the city where i live has p3 800’s thrown out daily, i swear ;P
February 1st, 2006 at 2:39 pm
oh well, I’m still gonna try it. I have a handful of local computer stores that I could probably pick up a part or two from, then I have freinds that have mountains of parts…
If only I could use my own collection =/
February 9th, 2006 at 4:08 pm
Dude!
I created that challenge.
Everybody told me it was crap but I guess somebody liked it.
April 9th, 2006 at 9:05 am
The challenge has moved:
http://www.alex-tanner.com/free_pc_challenge/index.htm