1. What is the history of this computer?

We have no idea, why does it matter its old and unwanted so were gunna play with it. Also we erased the HD so we can't know. All we know about the monitor is it was made in Germany, as the setting menu is in german.

2. What would it have been good at doing?

Not much. Its old it may have been good once long long ago, it could have been used to produce minor text documents but thats about it. Also maybe old games.

3. What was the problem with this computer?

Someone threw it away we really dont know whats wrong because we cant open it the graphics card seems broken though. Also the RAM was fried. People just toss old things out as well.

4. Why did it end up in the pile of broken computers?

It became outdated and ineffective.