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May 29, 2013, 09:14:02 AM Last edit: May 30, 2013, 12:58:32 AM by joae1975 |
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I've searched this forum, can't find my answer.
I'm acquiring 5 Block Eruptors, and hopefully/eventually some BFL ASICS. I prefer a cheap laptop pc, preferably windows 7 to run the software. I will NOT use the laptop's cpu's or gpu's for mining. I'm not interested in a R.Pi.
Any suggestions on a model for power efficiency and cheap price? I've considered a Nexus 7 but I've read there's issues with it suddenly stopping with easyminer, requiring a reboot. And can a Nexus 7 run the icarus protocol with cgminer for the eruptors?
I prefer to buy on Amazon, I have a gift card. And I'm partial to Asus and Samsung.
Thanks!
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May 29, 2013, 10:26:21 AM |
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Any netbook, $300 new... $100 used.
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May 29, 2013, 10:27:24 AM |
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any netbook
And/or Chromebook. Both super cheap, just might need a little tweaking to get Windows 7 running. But for $199-$299, a netbook or chromebook is worth the little bit of hassle.
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May 29, 2013, 10:28:08 AM |
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I'm using a Sony Vaio VGN-P25 netbook. An old laptop that has an SSD and can run Win7 ok.
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May 29, 2013, 10:58:32 AM |
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May 29, 2013, 02:18:30 PM |
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here you go, thinkpad t61 for 132 http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T61-7658-Notebook/dp/B000UDISEW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369837068&sr=8-1&keywords=t61I used an R61 in college with vista, s2008 and w7 before i sold it damn thing took a hell of a beating and the t's are supposed to be tougher, a 2gb memory module wouldnt hurt it but won't be too expensive if you think you'll need more than one gig of ram
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May 29, 2013, 02:30:39 PM |
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You ever purchased a used ThinkPad? If the BIOS has a password, you can't do SHIT. Can't reset, can't boot off CD/DVD/USB, can't do anything. The only way to get around it is to physically unsolder the BIOS chip from the motherboard, and solder a new, unpassword-protected BIOS chip on. They take their anti-theft measures very seriously. My recommendation is to grab an old Dell or HP off ebay. Or a refurb unit from Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230808There are all kinds of laptops/nettops for <$200 that would fit your bill.
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May 29, 2013, 02:40:27 PM |
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You ever purchased a used ThinkPad? If the BIOS has a password, you can't do SHIT. Can't reset, can't boot off CD/DVD/USB, can't do anything. The only way to get around it is to physically unsolder the BIOS chip from the motherboard, and solder a new, unpassword-protected BIOS chip on. They take their anti-theft measures very seriously. My recommendation is to grab an old Dell or HP off ebay. Or a refurb unit from Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230808There are all kinds of laptops/nettops for <$200 that would fit your bill. Yes i have ... laptop bios password issues aren't unique to them and for reference desoldering the bios chip isn't required http://www.ehow.com/how_7385409_reset-bios-lenovo-t61.htmlconsidering the build quality of dell and hp laptops you're just asking for broken hinges going on ebay.
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May 29, 2013, 05:54:11 PM |
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You ever purchased a used ThinkPad? If the BIOS has a password, you can't do SHIT. Can't reset, can't boot off CD/DVD/USB, can't do anything. The only way to get around it is to physically unsolder the BIOS chip from the motherboard, and solder a new, unpassword-protected BIOS chip on. They take their anti-theft measures very seriously. My recommendation is to grab an old Dell or HP off ebay. Or a refurb unit from Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230808There are all kinds of laptops/nettops for <$200 that would fit your bill. Then don't purchase a used thinkpad that has a bios password.
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joae1975 (OP)
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May 29, 2013, 06:46:13 PM |
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Thanks guys, I like that Asus. What's the most processing power a computer really needs to run those external ASICS? Not much huh?
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May 29, 2013, 07:00:56 PM |
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Thanks guys, I like that Asus. What's the most processing power a computer really needs to run those external ASICS? Not much huh?
Well a rPi can do it, so pretty much ya.
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May 29, 2013, 07:05:02 PM |
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I'll sell you this laptop for $400, I paid $800. I'll even throw in my laptop bag, its black with red trim like the laptop. It matches very well. ![Cheesy](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/cheesy.gif) Its a little over 2 years old. I sent it in at 2 years which was the end of the warranty and they replaced the mobo, it didn't have anything really wrong with it but they gave me a new mobo. ![Cheesy](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/cheesy.gif) Its in almost new condition, i take really good care of my electronics. I also upgraded it to windows 8. I can set it up on bitmit if your interested and want to pay in bitcoins. If you want to pay cash I can set up an ebay auction. http://www.msi.com/product/nb/GX633.html![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcdistrict.com%2Fmodules%2Fproductcatalog%2Fproduct_images%2F132207-msi-gx633-044us-2062.jpg&t=664&c=u7DiuvymBylnzQ) Pm me if interested.
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joae1975 (OP)
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May 29, 2013, 07:07:37 PM |
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I also upgraded it to windows 8.
Windows 8, Blah!! No offense. Thanks bro!
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May 29, 2013, 07:09:13 PM |
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I also upgraded it to windows 8.
Windows 8, Blah!! No offense. Thanks bro! I can put whatever on it, I have Windows 98 all the way up to windows 8. lol I also have a windows 95 CD and some windows 3.1 floppys in storage. lol I put windows 8 on everything and then add the program Start8 to get the start menu back. Its exactly like windows 7 only with some extra windows 8 features.
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joae1975 (OP)
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May 29, 2013, 07:14:48 PM |
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I do like that referred asus though. Gotta get my boy's thoughts.
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May 29, 2013, 07:16:55 PM |
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I do like that referred asus though. Gotta get my boy's thoughts.
You might think about checking your local craigslist. You could get away with a $50 pentium 4. ![Cheesy](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/cheesy.gif)
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joae1975 (OP)
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May 29, 2013, 07:33:21 PM |
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I do like that referred asus though. Gotta get my boy's thoughts.
You might think about checking your local craigslist. You could get away with a $50 pentium 4. ![Cheesy](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/cheesy.gif) cool, thing is I have an amazon gift card to spend
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May 29, 2013, 08:08:36 PM |
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May 29, 2013, 08:11:53 PM |
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Since that guy's trying to sell one here, I have one for sale too. 2 bitcoins. 2GHZ Intel dual-core and 4 GB of RAM. It's three years old. One of these. No HDD though. ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.notebookcheck.net%2Fuploads%2Ftx_nbc2%2Fpk-000000000061440-e127d10cf5b44c5ba03b65319db6c26d-30-1.jpg&t=664&c=1IBmnJ4HSXD1fw) PM me if interested. ![Tongue](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/tongue.gif)
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