How to make a server out of an old comp?

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How to make a server out of an old comp?

how do u build ur own server out of an old computer also this is just any empty case with amotherboard and a battery pack so what would i need to by and put in the computer also im not sure if the motherboard is any gooood can i put a server on the computer that im using now and still use it for windows xp

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