Computer parts (to benefit "The Rev") - The Orange Mane

No1BroncoFan · 01-21-2007, 05:13 PM

All,

If anyone has any spare computer parts laying around, I'd love to put them to use for a good cause. I'm going to put together as many working computers as I can to donate to the "Rev" http://www.therev.org/

Please, anything extra you may have, processors, motherboards, video cared, OS install discs, etc... that you aren't and likely won't use would be a huge help.

Thanks,
Ben

Meck77 · 01-21-2007, 05:17 PM

Right on Ben...We needed a seperate thread for this as the other one got a bit political.

I'm heading down to Denver this week. I planned on visiting Revs office to check out their computer situation. Maybe you could meet me over there on your lunch break or something?

I have a running list of people who wanted to donate Ben. I can pm them and maybe they can ship that stuff to you.

I was thinking we'd need someone like yourself to piece all this together.

I'm bringing down a basically new Dell monitor and was just planning on ordering another new complete system from Dell to donate but maybe that money would be better spent on piecing some together if we run short on parts? Maybe I could fill in the gaps so we could have 4 nice decent systems. That is all they need/want as far as computers go. There are plenty of other ways for people to help if you don't have extra computer stuff.

watermock · 01-21-2007, 05:24 PM

I got junk all over the place but don't know what goes where.

I'd rather just give the Rev this one with lots of porn on the HD...It only cost 350. It's a really good computer.

Meck77 · 01-21-2007, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watermock

I got junk all over the place but don't know what goes where.

I'd rather just give the Rev this one with lots of porn on the HD...It only cost 350. It's a really good computer.

lol Mock. With over 1,700 active membes on here I'm sure we all have enough spare parts laying around to help Revs organization with Ben's help.

Ben I have a list of people who've expressed interest in helping Rev out. I'll pm it to you.

Ratboy · 01-21-2007, 06:59 PM

Thats the spirit! World of Warcraft will keep kids off the street... Hell, MMORPG's keep me from going outside.

Meck77 · 01-21-2007, 07:06 PM

Actually the computers are for Revs staff Ratboy. He has a full time staff of 4 and 18 other part time people. Their computers are really outdated. I suppose if they had extra computers they could set up a learning center of some sort.

Requiem · 01-21-2007, 07:34 PM

I have an old AMD XP 1600+ with 256 MB of ram and a 64MB DDR ATI Radeon Graphics Card machine with a 17" viewsonic I might be able to get back at my mom's house (my old machine) that's still a decent computer, Windows XP and has some good programs (like Photoshop, etc) that I could hopefully send. With my laptop now; I don't need it.

I'll try and get on that, I'd love to help out and I'll see what they have here at NDSU's tech center because they usually get rid of some for free or little o' nothing.

Swedish Extrovert · 01-21-2007, 08:19 PM

I took apart my old Compaq after I bought my Mac.... I still have a couple of 256mb ram sticks and an Athalon 64k processor... I also still have the video card and the mother board although I'm not sure how well they work.

I'll try and remmember about it next time I go up to Ponte Vedra to go to the post office.

Florida_Bronco · 01-21-2007, 11:33 PM

I got several video cards and processors laying around that I will talk to my family about donating.

Orange_Beard · 01-21-2007, 11:52 PM

I can get you a few "dead computers"
How old are we talking here?

PM me and let me know how to get ahold of you.

BroncoBuff · 01-22-2007, 04:34 AM

I got tons of old 72-pin RAM, and a couppla CD drives ... and a Pentium III and a Celeron chip ...

Billy Clyde Puckett · 01-22-2007, 09:28 AM

Ben,

I have a computer I was going to take down mid week and one from a friend which might need a little work. How about I get them to you and we can donate the computer equipment in one batch.

I am also collecting sporting equipment from friends to donate. I have basketballs, footballs, soccer balls and baseball/softball equipment. Anyone else have things to donate can pm me and I will get it rounded up and ready to take to the Rev.

Meck77 · 01-22-2007, 11:01 AM

Right on BigGuy. My trip to Denver is under delay. I was going to head down today but looks like it will be later this week.

I like the idea of rolling into their office with 4 functioning systems BigGuy. The thing is though if people donate they are entitled to a break on their taxes so if we donate in "bulk" it will be hard for for open door to determine who donated what. Just a thought. It's no big deal if people just want to send No1 some stuff. I suppose he could try and keep track of who sent what?

My issue is I'm just not real savy with computers and all I've been told about their computers systems is that they are VERY OLD. The goal is to update their systems so they can become more efficient. We don't want to send them a bunch of stuff that doesn't accomplish this.

Keep inmind that cash donations are also needed if anyone wants to go that route. All of their contact info is on the site.

Terri is "Revs" direct assistant so you can ask for her. I've explained to her that I'm a member of a Broncos fan site and that there are some people out there who want to help Rev's organization out so she won't be surprised if you call/email.

This is an ongoing thing. Rev's been fighting gangs in Denver for over 20 years now. When I first spoke to him shortly after D-will was murdered I told him myself/others wanted to help. Rev's response to me was "Great let's see how many people still have that feeling 3 weeks from now as many people will forget".

My response to Rev was "We won'tforget and you are going to be hearing more from me/us". I'm really pleased to see this little project taking shape. It's one thing to remember D-will, mourn for him, but I believe it is our responsibility as Broncos fans to give back to the Denver community that he provided so much for. This is just one step of many of things we can do to honor his life and help out.

Meck77 · 01-22-2007, 11:05 AM

Ok I sent Terri an email asking her to join the site. This way she can speak directly to everyone and that should streamline some things.

She'll have alot more info on what is going on, what is needed, etc...

Billy Clyde Puckett · 01-22-2007, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meck77

Ok I sent Terri an email asking her to join the site. This way she can speak directly to everyone and that should streamline some things.

She'll have alot more info on what is going on, what is needed, etc...

Great idea Meck. I am sure we can figure a ways to get tax receipts to everyone. They just need to let us know the receipt is needed.

Rock Chalk · 01-22-2007, 12:47 PM

My mom's old HP just crapped out. Dont know whats wrong, but I can donate that and whatever you can scrounge from it will be good. Its got a great monitor still and the keyboard, mouse, memory and motherboard I think are al still fine. Truth be told I think the HD went out is all.

Natedogg · 01-22-2007, 02:26 PM

I got some ram, and my family has a bunch of "parts." I want to donate, but dont know if you need what i got. perhaps eventually a "parts needed list" will formulate. Im in moscow, but my little bro orangecrush77 can get you the parts. include us on the list.

broncosteven · 01-22-2007, 02:26 PM

I reformatted an old Dell PIII, 128meg ram & Nic.

I put Windows 2000 on it as that is what it was purchased with & can be traced to on the Dell website, via dell Service Tag in event of an Audit.

I have at least 2 more PIII's I am working on.

I have Keyboards, Mice & power cords, but need Monitors for them.

If you can send in Monitors please do!

colosilverado · 01-22-2007, 06:27 PM

Meck,
Let me know what they have and/or need. Worst case scenario, I can get them some PIII 1.0Ghz Compaq DeskPro ENs (integrated video) and maybe some monitors (15" LCD, a few 19" CRT's and maybe 17" CRT). How are they set for networking gear,etc? Send me an email or PM> I might be able to get them some relatively solid stuff..especially if we mix and match some stuff.
I can also help provide knowledge in certain areas as I am an IT guy and have IT buddies. I might be able to get a server or 3, some switches and who knows what else.
LET'S HOOK THE REV UP! You can have that gal PM or you can email or whatever. I'll give out my email addy via PM.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 01-22-2007, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colosilverado

Meck,
Let me know what they have and/or need. Worst case scenario, I can get them some PIII 1.0Ghz Compaq DeskPro ENs (integrated video) and maybe some monitors (15" LCD, a few 19" CRT's and maybe 17" CRT). How are they set for networking gear,etc? Send me an email or PM> I might be able to get them some relatively solid stuff..especially if we mix and match some stuff.
I can also help provide knowledge in certain areas as I am an IT guy and have IT buddies. I might be able to get a server or 3, some switches and who knows what else.
LET'S HOOK THE REV UP! You can have that gal PM or you can email or whatever. I'll give out my email addy via PM.

PM No1Bronco fan and get together on what needs to be done and let me know when and where to drop off the two I have available. give me a day or so as I will need to clean one and pick up the other

clarkster · 01-23-2007, 09:40 AM

need an address to mail **** to

i got a whole PC, monitor, printer i think, tons of software etc...moving into new house this week, everything must go. one day blow out sale

Meck77 · 01-23-2007, 11:21 AM

Right on Silverado. Welcome to the mane bro. Sounds like a nice list you got there. The way I see it the police can wage war on the streets and we can help wage a high tech battle online. The power of a network of computers and people can do alot of great things. Ie. The orangemane and this little project.

Clarkster: You may want to send them an email and call first for tax purposes if you are looking for a deduction which you are entitled to.

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Meck77 · 01-23-2007, 11:28 AM

*update* Just got off the phone with Terri Revs assistant. She will be registering to the site probably tomorrow to field questions and give us all some better direction. She's real busy working on a volunteer fair to get people involved with the program.

We were kicking around the idea of shifting the computers we all update for staff for a learning center for the kids since they don't have one.

smalltowngrll · 01-23-2007, 12:05 PM

Regarding donations and tax credits.... if you have a list of who donated, they can give each person a letter and each person who donated can fill in their own value. Similar to what Goodwill and Salvation Army do. All that is needed is the 501(c)3 status information from the non profit organization for an individual to use as a deduction.

Sassy · 01-23-2007, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meck77

*update* Just got off the phone with Terri Revs assistant. She will be registering to the site probably tomorrow to field questions and give us all some better direction. She's real busy working on a volunteer fair to get people involved with the program.

We were kicking around the idea of shifting the computers we all update for staff for a learning center for the kids since they don't have one.

Great idea on the learning center!

01-21-2007, 05:13 PM	#1
No1BroncoFan Old School If you have to ask, you don't know Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 3,106	Computer parts (to benefit "The Rev") All, If anyone has any spare computer parts laying around, I'd love to put them to use for a good cause. I'm going to put together as many working computers as I can to donate to the "Rev" http://www.therev.org/ Please, anything extra you may have, processors, motherboards, video cared, OS install discs, etc... that you aren't and likely won't use would be a huge help. Thanks, Ben

01-21-2007, 05:17 PM	#2
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,312	Right on Ben...We needed a seperate thread for this as the other one got a bit political. I'm heading down to Denver this week. I planned on visiting Revs office to check out their computer situation. Maybe you could meet me over there on your lunch break or something? I have a running list of people who wanted to donate Ben. I can pm them and maybe they can ship that stuff to you. I was thinking we'd need someone like yourself to piece all this together. I'm bringing down a basically new Dell monitor and was just planning on ordering another new complete system from Dell to donate but maybe that money would be better spent on piecing some together if we run short on parts? Maybe I could fill in the gaps so we could have 4 nice decent systems. That is all they need/want as far as computers go. There are plenty of other ways for people to help if you don't have extra computer stuff. Last edited by Meck77; 01-21-2007 at 05:29 PM..

01-21-2007, 07:06 PM	#6
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,312	Actually the computers are for Revs staff Ratboy. He has a full time staff of 4 and 18 other part time people. Their computers are really outdated. I suppose if they had extra computers they could set up a learning center of some sort. Last edited by Meck77; 01-21-2007 at 11:39 PM..

01-22-2007, 11:05 AM	#14
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,312	Ok I sent Terri an email asking her to join the site. This way she can speak directly to everyone and that should streamline some things. She'll have alot more info on what is going on, what is needed, etc... Last edited by Meck77; 01-22-2007 at 11:10 AM..

01-22-2007, 06:27 PM	#19
colosilverado I'm yer huckleberry. Dishonesty is the 2nd best policy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In a van down by the river. Posts: 152	Meck, Let me know what they have and/or need. Worst case scenario, I can get them some PIII 1.0Ghz Compaq DeskPro ENs (integrated video) and maybe some monitors (15" LCD, a few 19" CRT's and maybe 17" CRT). How are they set for networking gear,etc? Send me an email or PM> I might be able to get them some relatively solid stuff..especially if we mix and match some stuff. I can also help provide knowledge in certain areas as I am an IT guy and have IT buddies. I might be able to get a server or 3, some switches and who knows what else. LET'S HOOK THE REV UP! You can have that gal PM or you can email or whatever. I'll give out my email addy via PM. Last edited by colosilverado; 01-22-2007 at 06:32 PM..

01-21-2007, 05:24 PM	#3
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	I got junk all over the place but don't know what goes where. I'd rather just give the Rev this one with lots of porn on the HD...It only cost 350. It's a really good computer.

01-21-2007, 06:59 PM	#5
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	Thats the spirit! World of Warcraft will keep kids off the street... Hell, MMORPG's keep me from going outside.

01-21-2007, 07:34 PM	#7
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,612 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	I have an old AMD XP 1600+ with 256 MB of ram and a 64MB DDR ATI Radeon Graphics Card machine with a 17" viewsonic I might be able to get back at my mom's house (my old machine) that's still a decent computer, Windows XP and has some good programs (like Photoshop, etc) that I could hopefully send. With my laptop now; I don't need it. I'll try and get on that, I'd love to help out and I'll see what they have here at NDSU's tech center because they usually get rid of some for free or little o' nothing.

01-21-2007, 08:19 PM	#8
Swedish Extrovert President of the Universe Formerly known as mightysmurf Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Highlands Ranch Posts: 14,968 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joel Dreesen	I took apart my old Compaq after I bought my Mac.... I still have a couple of 256mb ram sticks and an Athalon 64k processor... I also still have the video card and the mother board although I'm not sure how well they work. I'll try and remmember about it next time I go up to Ponte Vedra to go to the post office.

01-21-2007, 11:33 PM	#9
Florida_Bronco Got trolls? Welcome to Mile High, Brady! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 13,810 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brady Quinn	I got several video cards and processors laying around that I will talk to my family about donating.

01-21-2007, 11:52 PM	#10
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	I can get you a few "dead computers" How old are we talking here? PM me and let me know how to get ahold of you.

01-22-2007, 04:34 AM	#11
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,440 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	I got tons of old 72-pin RAM, and a couppla CD drives ... and a Pentium III and a Celeron chip ...

01-22-2007, 09:28 AM	#12
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	Ben, I have a computer I was going to take down mid week and one from a friend which might need a little work. How about I get them to you and we can donate the computer equipment in one batch. I am also collecting sporting equipment from friends to donate. I have basketballs, footballs, soccer balls and baseball/softball equipment. Anyone else have things to donate can pm me and I will get it rounded up and ready to take to the Rev.

01-22-2007, 11:01 AM	#13
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,312	Right on BigGuy. My trip to Denver is under delay. I was going to head down today but looks like it will be later this week. I like the idea of rolling into their office with 4 functioning systems BigGuy. The thing is though if people donate they are entitled to a break on their taxes so if we donate in "bulk" it will be hard for for open door to determine who donated what. Just a thought. It's no big deal if people just want to send No1 some stuff. I suppose he could try and keep track of who sent what? My issue is I'm just not real savy with computers and all I've been told about their computers systems is that they are VERY OLD. The goal is to update their systems so they can become more efficient. We don't want to send them a bunch of stuff that doesn't accomplish this. Keep inmind that cash donations are also needed if anyone wants to go that route. All of their contact info is on the site. Terri is "Revs" direct assistant so you can ask for her. I've explained to her that I'm a member of a Broncos fan site and that there are some people out there who want to help Rev's organization out so she won't be surprised if you call/email. This is an ongoing thing. Rev's been fighting gangs in Denver for over 20 years now. When I first spoke to him shortly after D-will was murdered I told him myself/others wanted to help. Rev's response to me was "Great let's see how many people still have that feeling 3 weeks from now as many people will forget". My response to Rev was "We won'tforget and you are going to be hearing more from me/us". I'm really pleased to see this little project taking shape. It's one thing to remember D-will, mourn for him, but I believe it is our responsibility as Broncos fans to give back to the Denver community that he provided so much for. This is just one step of many of things we can do to honor his life and help out.

01-22-2007, 12:47 PM	#16
Rock Chalk Cheeky Bastards Laus Deo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Backside of the Internet Posts: 29,940 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	My mom's old HP just crapped out. Dont know whats wrong, but I can donate that and whatever you can scrounge from it will be good. Its got a great monitor still and the keyboard, mouse, memory and motherboard I think are al still fine. Truth be told I think the HD went out is all.

01-22-2007, 02:26 PM	#17
Natedogg 1st Amendment Protection You sending The MethWolfe!!!??? Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Petersburg Russia Posts: 1,880 Adopt-a-Bronco: Travis Henry	I got some ram, and my family has a bunch of "parts." I want to donate, but dont know if you need what i got. perhaps eventually a "parts needed list" will formulate. Im in moscow, but my little bro orangecrush77 can get you the parts. include us on the list.

01-22-2007, 02:26 PM	#18
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,060 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	I reformatted an old Dell PIII, 128meg ram & Nic. I put Windows 2000 on it as that is what it was purchased with & can be traced to on the Dell website, via dell Service Tag in event of an Audit. I have at least 2 more PIII's I am working on. I have Keyboards, Mice & power cords, but need Monitors for them. If you can send in Monitors please do!

01-23-2007, 09:40 AM	#21
clarkster Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 4,013	need an address to mail **** to i got a whole PC, monitor, printer i think, tons of software etc...moving into new house this week, everything must go. one day blow out sale

01-23-2007, 11:21 AM	#22
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,312	Right on Silverado. Welcome to the mane bro. Sounds like a nice list you got there. The way I see it the police can wage war on the streets and we can help wage a high tech battle online. The power of a network of computers and people can do alot of great things. Ie. The orangemane and this little project. Clarkster: You may want to send them an email and call first for tax purposes if you are looking for a deduction which you are entitled to. ontact Us Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives 1615 California Suite 712 Denver, Colorado 80202 303-893-GANG (4264) or 1-800-ASK-GANG FAX 893-4208 Email Reverend Kelly

01-23-2007, 11:28 AM	#23
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,312	update Just got off the phone with Terri Revs assistant. She will be registering to the site probably tomorrow to field questions and give us all some better direction. She's real busy working on a volunteer fair to get people involved with the program. We were kicking around the idea of shifting the computers we all update for staff for a learning center for the kids since they don't have one.

01-23-2007, 12:05 PM	#24
smalltowngrll Orange Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 8,038 Adopt-a-Bronco: dortoh	Regarding donations and tax credits.... if you have a list of who donated, they can give each person a letter and each person who donated can fill in their own value. Similar to what Goodwill and Salvation Army do. All that is needed is the 501(c)3 status information from the non profit organization for an individual to use as a deduction.

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