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Offline zyber

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Old computers - reuse?
« 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?

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Offline cully4299

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Re: Old computers - reuse?
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Old computers - reuse?
« Reply #2 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.
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« Reply #3 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 ....
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Re: Old computers - reuse?
« Reply #4 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.



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Re: Old computers - reuse?
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: Old computers - reuse?
« Reply #6 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.

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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
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« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2023, 01:54:35 PM »
I have been told that VYTA will take all our catalogue equipment including any legacy equipment.

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Offline Stephen

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Re: Old computers - reuse?
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: Old computers - reuse?
« Reply #9 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.
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