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2005/3/7-8 [Computer/HW/CPU] UID:36555 Activity:high
3/7     Anyone know where I can get old PC components? For example, I want to
        get a replacement Pentium CPU. (The good old Pentium)... Thx.
        \_ ebay or craigslist.
           \_ Seconded, but you might have to wait a while to see anything come
              up.  There's Wierd Stuff and SurplusComputers both around
              Sunnyvale / North San Jose, and they will have what you need for
              cheap.  You could probably build a whole 386 from parts at those
              places.
        \_ Jesus. I threw away a P-133. I didn't realize someone would
           want it. What do you want it for?!
           \_ To play Doom. ;)
           \_ Too bad. They make mediocre file servers without having to heat
              up your room like modern machines. Or they make great machines
              that display slideshow in your living room or something.
              \_ They're hot and noisy. I ran a lab of them, and you really
                 want the window open after a while.
        \_ Try "The Used Computer Store" on Shattuck.
           http://www.usedcomputerstore.net
           \_ God's sake no.
        \_ I've one lying around somewhere.
           \_ I just gave away several PII machines on craiglist.
              \_ They're bad?  Any experience with them?
        \_ Come by 337 Soda, we've got lots of old pc sh*t destined for e&s.
           I think we have a couple pentium pro processors in our freezer too.
           ...
           Which is awesome.  -mrauser
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