where can i get cheap or free old pc

krazykidskate

Does anyone know of anywhere i can get a really cheap or better still free used PC? It is for someone just learning to use a computer so i only want something very basic. I promised her one that I had in storage but then damaged it as i was checking it still worked :rolleyes: so i feel bad and want to find a replacement.
any help or ideas appreciated

albertross_2

http://uk.freecycle.org/

what's wrong with the one you have?

krazykidskate

I've tried freecycle but still waiting to hear but Thanks

the one i had was last used in Canada. it has a switch on the back for different voltages. My OH plugged it in and switched it on without flicking this switch to set it for the UK voltage so a much higher voltage went through than it expected and it made a very loud bang. We bought some more fuses for it but it went bang again and it sounds as if its had it from what we've read.

colin79666

if your lucky then its just the PSU that's blown - you can get a replacement for about £30-50.
It would costs less than £100 for someone to repair it for you, they could test it with another PSU before charging you for a new one so you would know if the fix was simple or more expensive (and hence not worth it).

You could try some charity shops - some specialise in refurbishing donated computers.

Contains_Mild_Peril

If there are none on offer on Freecycle, try looking for ads in local papers or supermarket boards? In my area, old desktop PCs are often advertised for about £90-100 but sometimes really ancient ones are available for about £50.

jamalfatty

fleaBay - you can pick up a decent spec base unit for less than £50 - I got myself a home media center for £60 last month

krazykidskate

jamalfatty wrote: »

fleaBay - you can pick up a decent spec base unit for less than £50 - I got myself a home media center for £60 last month

i had a look but its really empty

bat999

krazykidskate wrote: »

i had a look but its really empty

I think that he means Ebay.
Fleabay is an American classified ads website.
:cool:

albertross_2

replacement psu's are about a fiver from ebuyer..

ormus

i really struggled to give away 3 old puters on freecycle recently.
took ages for someone to collect them off me.

krazykidskate

bat999 wrote: »

I think that he means Ebay.
Fleabay is an American classified ads website.
:cool:

silly me :rotfl:
i'm keeping an eye on ebay too.