Suggestions what to do with current box, getting new one

Hey guys just curious if I could get some ideas. My current machine (p4 3.4ghz EE, 1.2gb ram, BFG 7600GS 512mb) will be free for any purpose once I get my new build this week. I have several sata drives, an extra monitor, kb, mouse, etc. to make it fully functional alongside the new one if need be. What could I do with it? I don't need to sell it and would like some use of it. Any ideas?? I was thinking of a server, but I have a domain with host and tons of storage that does that more than well enough right now. Maybe a game server? What would you guys do ??
Any ideas are much appreciated, TIA everyone

Thanks guys!
Yes, I didn't think of these. Installing different distros would be great for me to learn and explore linux further
genisis300 wrote:a testing box stick ssh on it and use it for breaking your system
mail server /spam filter thing
What do you mean stick ssh and break the system? I like the sound of that But exactly what you mean ??
And I like the sound of mail server. Now I mainly use GMail for it and other 2 accounts, what would be benefit to mail server?

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