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Title: Old computers - reuse?
Post by: zyber on January 24, 2023, 02:17:40 PM: I have now got 70 3010 desktops sitting in my office. I started to rebuild with windows 10 but various computers have failing hard drives and other issues. Many are cosmetically challenged. Is it worth rebuilding all of these or just dispose?

zyber
Title: Re: Old computers - reuse?
Post by: cully4299 on January 25, 2023, 08:57:14 AM: If you?ve the time throw some together that can be used for exams / running specific programs / screens.

I plan to keep a few of ours when they go as our tvs are still ran by an old RM machine.
Title: Re: Old computers - reuse?
Post by: deeboorman on January 25, 2023, 10:28:59 AM: Personally I reckon they are no longer fit for purpose. I'll be looking for a recycling business to come and take them away.
Title: Re: Old computers - reuse?
Post by: jblair on January 25, 2023, 10:44:24 AM: make one for every 2 - take the ram from one to upgrade another (to 8 Gb) - put in a ?12 SSD ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Patriot-Burst-Elite-120GB-Solid/dp/B08LKMQ9T4/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=120gb+ssd&qid=1674643415&sr=8-4) and they are speedy enough ....
Title: Re: Old computers - reuse?
Post by: LOUD on January 25, 2023, 10:52:38 AM: In my experience you are only giving yourself more work in the long term.

Replacing parts
Rebuilds - Getting them setup the way you want them to
People saying how slow they are
Checking Antivirus on them

School just needs to put in a good replacement programme so when times come to replace they are replaced.
Title: Re: Old computers - reuse?
Post by: zyber on January 25, 2023, 11:55:12 AM: EA has a contract with VYTA to remove old school hardware. I think its best to have them remove all the old hardware. It will be one less issue for me and i can get my office back as they are all stored here.

Thanks for the replies.

zyber
Title: Re: Old computers - reuse?
Post by: Belfast_Tech on January 25, 2023, 12:36:35 PM: Quote from: zyber on January 25, 2023, 11:55:12 AM
EA has a contract with VYTA to remove old school hardware. I think its best to have them remove all the old hardware. It will be one less issue for me and i can get my office back as they are all stored here.

Thanks for the replies.

zyber

I'm almost sure the EA contract is with Avenue Recycling - Vyta used to be on it, but not any more (last time I checked).

C2K however use Vyta for disposal of managed hardware - such as the HP teacher laptops etc. I believe with ex-Catalogue devices it's up to the school to get rid - i.e. via EA Tender
Title: Re: Old computers - reuse?
Post by: zyber on January 25, 2023, 01:54:35 PM: I have been told that VYTA will take all our catalogue equipment including any legacy equipment.

zyber
Title: Re: Old computers - reuse?
Post by: Stephen on January 25, 2023, 04:29:20 PM: Make them into google flex machines and you can still use them for the internet and google apps. Otherwise bin them.
Title: Re: Old computers - reuse?
Post by: deeboorman on January 26, 2023, 10:22:03 AM: VYTA dont have the EA contract anymore but will still collect your old desktops/laptops and monitors as they are currently responsible for a collection project.