[GLLUG] Good Tiny Computer

Chris Chan crazytales at gmail.com
Tue Aug 4 17:45:34 EDT 2009


I'd suggest something based on a Atom mini-itx board and the Apex
MI-008 case. Should be able to build a complete box for under two
hundred bucks if you choose other components wisely.

On 8/4/09, eduardo at cesconetto.com <eduardo at cesconetto.com> wrote:
> used G4 Mac Mini
> :)
>> I currently have a smallish 1Ghz PIII dell computer that I use as my home
>> server. I would like to upgrade it to something with a very small form
>> factor and ultra low power consumption. I am moving to a tiny apartment
>> and
>> there will be no room for my little dell. It also makes a lot of noise (3
>> fans) and consumes a lot of power (cheap ATX power supply).
>>
>> Idealy I would like something based on either a laptop chip-set or ARM,
>> Atom, Ion etc. Fanless would be great. All the server needs is enought
>> room
>> to load a Linux install and maybe run SVN plus a few little apps. Storage
>> will be though external USB drive or internal HD if it fits. Most of its
>> job
>> will be to serve mp3's. Video streaming to a TV is not needed as I don't
>> have a TV. Since it will be on all the time power consumption is a
>> consideration as well. I thought about one of those wall warts but id
>> rather
>> have something slightly beefer but still in the hotel bible sized
>> category.
>> Cheaper is better. Nothing over $200.
>>
>> Anyone have recommendations? Anyone want a small old dell in a week or
>> two?
>>
>> -David
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