Server value questions (with pics)

Hi folks! I have a question in regards to servers and what a fair price would be to offer for them. I did do a search, however alot of responses I found indicate that value depends on server size. I took some pics to show what Im dealing with. They are all Dell products, 4 Dell 2850's and 1 1850. As can be seen, there are some missing pieces from a couple of them. Still, they are heavy suckers! Also, I grabbed a couple of Dell 1G Ram, 4 in all from some towers. Should I just resell them or scrap them. I appreciate the advice. Stay thirsty my friends!

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Well you can only scrap them now, You holding them in your hands whacks them like that. Trust me, I'm an Electronics Technology student at a Vocational School, when we deal with Computer Components, we always have anti-static straps on strapped to rubber mats so we have no electricity what so ever. You holding them ram sticks in your hands most likely whacked the components in the logic gate chips in the ram in turn whacked the whole board. But there is a possibility you might not of, test it. But for in future reference if you plan on reselling something invest in a anti-static wrist strap. (Cheap. Like 12 bucks). When I plan on reselling a processor and or any type of computer component, I'm always strapped in to either the case or rubber mat. Just my advice for ya bud.

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Originally Posted by Kochy

Well you can only scrap them now, You holding them in your hands whacks them like that. Trust me, I'm an Electronics Technology student at a Vocational School, when we deal with Computer Components, we always have anti-static straps on strapped to rubber mats so we have no electricity what so ever. You holding them ram sticks in your hands most likely whacked the components in the logic gate chips in the ram in turn whacked the whole board. But there is a possibility you might not of, test it. But for in future reference if you plan on reselling something invest in a anti-static wrist strap. (Cheap. Like 12 bucks). When I plan on reselling a processor and or any type of computer component, I'm always strapped in to either the case or rubber mat. Just my advice for ya bud.

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Touche' Kochy, touche'. Thanks for the tip. Now how about them servers?

dell 2850 are saleable they are somwhat popular with the noob geeks. Probably because of the name) seem to bring $200/$300 range in evilbay. however they are dificult and fairly expensive to bring to audio/visual gamer status.

scrap value is I believe , if memory, (no pun intended) around $35/$45. I have used them, sold them, and scrapped them. now they generally just end up on my scrap pallets. just my .o2

I have a lot of IBM servers that were $300,000 and up 4 years ago but they are worth scrap now, because they were custom built for a specific purpose.

lol here we go with the static myth again, ive sold hundreds of ram sticks ive pulled from computers by bare hands, i dont think the static affected them

I think static may effect them. but static charges have to be generated in some way. all the safe guards are to prevent accidental static charge. kinds like having your hands at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel.

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Originally Posted by jghilino

lol here we go with the static myth again, ive sold hundreds of ram sticks ive pulled from computers by bare hands, i dont think the static affected them

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I whole heartedly agree. RAM is VERY sturdy. I handle RAM like a deck of cards usually and never have a problem with them after that. I believe that many other people on this board will agree at the ruggedness of RAM.

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I whole heartedly agree. RAM is VERY sturdy. I handle RAM like a deck of cards usually and never have a problem with them after that. I believe that many other people on this board will agree at the ruggedness of RAM.

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Thats good news, cause Im like a bull in a china shop.

I have no problem storing my useable RAM like this and I have an an Electronics engineering degree from a college. I have heard many instructors talk upthe negatives of a static strapbecause of turning away and jerking the whole thing to the floor and smashing the whole thing rather than just a static spark burning up one piece. NASA? Sure, antistatic stuff. A computer or server for home use? not necessary.
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Right there is good server RAM at massive quantities that I gaurantee will work.

So yes, let's please put this static thing to rest. At least as far as RAM goes.

I never much worried about it either after getting past the initial warnings on the first ones I installed long ago, and came to realize just touching your finger to the metal on the case first had the same effect of equalizing any charges. I've pulled boards of all sorts and put em in stacks on the shelf, never had one that tested good the first time fail to work. I did toast a motherboard once by getting too hasty. Had just talked to a guy on the phone, who wanted the computer for his wife, but said they'd need a dial-up modem, so while he was rushing over to pick it up, I was installing him a modem. After putting it in, and turning the computer on, I decided to close it up, and while it was booting I stuck that metal cover to the side of the case. It died right there. Poof! gone forever. The fella pulled up about 5 minutes later and I was standing there with a dead PC, and no backup one ready. Luckily I had a backup stack of em, and he stopped by the next day to get one

I too have sold many ram sticks after I scrapped them out ouf the computer, and not a darn issues with them, now.. if its flipping dry and you wearing a sweater and a jacket and cotton gloves and the whole shaboodle... probably yeah.. but realisticly, no.. I'm not too concern about it, My 10 cent

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lol here we go with the static myth again, ive sold hundreds of ram sticks ive pulled from computers by bare hands, i dont think the static affected them

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If you're worried about zapping any, I've wrapped em in plain kitchen paper towels before, even shipped them all over the world like that, never had any problems there either

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Originally Posted by Kochy

Well you can only scrap them now, You holding them in your hands whacks them like that. Trust me, I'm an Electronics Technology student at a Vocational School, when we deal with Computer Components, we always have anti-static straps on strapped to rubber mats so we have no electricity what so ever. You holding them ram sticks in your hands most likely whacked the components in the logic gate chips in the ram in turn whacked the whole board. But there is a possibility you might not of, test it. But for in future reference if you plan on reselling something invest in a anti-static wrist strap. (Cheap. Like 12 bucks). When I plan on reselling a processor and or any type of computer component, I'm always strapped in to either the case or rubber mat. Just my advice for ya bud.

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Please dont listen to this advice, it's bad.

Just dont go running around your house in socks across your shag carpet then touching electronic parts and you'll do fine.

For shipping RAM, I typically wrap in paper and then bubble wrap. So far, so good.

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Originally Posted by drozenski

Please dont listen to this advice, it's bad.

Just don't go running around your house in socks across your shag carpet then touching electronic parts and you'll do fine.

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Touch the metal chassis first and you should have no problems.

Thank you all for the advice and replies.
Do we feel that 8-10 dollars per server might be safe?

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Originally Posted by thirsty

Thank you all for the advice and replies.
Do we feel that 8-10 dollars per server might be safe?

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My prices are servers start at $10 and can go up to $25 but they must contain 2 processors. If not $5

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Originally Posted by olddude

I think static may effect them. but static charges have to be generated in some way. all the safe guards are to prevent accidental static charge. kinds like having your hands at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel.

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I've graduated to knees at 5 & 7, cell in the left and drink in the right. The graduation occurred about the time i got my Dodge 2500HD 4x4. Suppose it would be 10-2 if i were driving a Kia tho.

You see the same warnings at gas stations regarding static electricity. It is real, but seriously how often have you heard of people blowing up gas stations because of it?

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Originally Posted by Mechanic688

Touch the metal chassis first and you should have no problems.

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And just keep your zipper away from the flyback transform..... oh wait, that is in another thread! Sorry Hoss!