iskout Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 I'm trying to make a small fileserver, but I don't have a GPU for it yet. The only GPU I have is my GTX 260, and I'm trying to keep this under 250w (I have a dell PSU that I'm going to use). I would normally just run it headless, but I like the convenience of having a GPU that I can use without having to turn off the whole server. I'm going to be using a Core 2 Duo E4500 with a Gigabyte P43 motherboard, so I'm looking for either an old PCI or PCI-E GPU. Anyone willing to throw one my way will be much appreciated. I'll pay for shipping (It might take a few days to get the money to my paypal, as I have to transfer it from my bank when I get word of how much it costs). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 I will look...I had an old 6600gt that was modded with a VC-RE that would do great but I am not sure if I used it.... For that stuff and old mATX board with onboard video works best...I use Remote Desktop to access mine but on rare occasions I cannot log into it (MS Updates) I just pop a monitor on it and re-configure it on the fly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iskout Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 I will look...I had an old 6600gt that was modded with a VC-RE that would do great but I am not sure if I used it.... For that stuff and old mATX board with onboard video works best...I use Remote Desktop to access mine but on rare occasions I cannot log into it (MS Updates) I just pop a monitor on it and re-configure it on the fly yeah, that's what I was going to do originally, but it's just much easier for me to throw a GPU on there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 Yeah if it's just a file server, why do you need a display? Just log in using SSH and you're good to go. Edit: Saw your previous post. I think it's a good occasion to learn. If you don't think so, well, I'll keep my eyes open for an old GPU for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 I have an old Radeon 7000 PCI card new in the box for dead cheap if you want it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iskout Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) Yeah if it's just a file server, why do you need a display? Just log in using SSH and you're good to go. Edit: Saw your previous post. I think it's a good occasion to learn. If you don't think so, well, I'll keep my eyes open for an old GPU for you. Installing an OS, and setting up sharing settings is much easier to do with a dedicated display I also don't want to get it set up with my 260, then have to swap out the GPU and PSU, because I don't really want to run my 260 off of this Dell 250w PSU. I have an old Radeon 7000 PCI card new in the box for dead cheap if you want it. How much are you looking for it? Edited September 25, 2011 by iskout Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 Installing an OS, and setting up sharing settings is much easier to do with a dedicated display All you need is explained right here. Of course there are other OSes that will do the trick, but Ubuntu Server is quite simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetterben Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I have a 7900gs you can have for shipping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My_Inner_Fred Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I'd give u one but its agp not PCI =/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Installing an OS, and setting up sharing settings is much easier to do with a dedicated display I also don't want to get it set up with my 260, then have to swap out the GPU and PSU, because I don't really want to run my 260 off of this Dell 250w PSU. How much are you looking for it? Sorry I missed this but pay the shipping and its yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iskout Posted October 17, 2011 Posted October 17, 2011 Forgot about this thread lol. Sorry, guys, I got a card from a friend about a week and a half ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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