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PostPosted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 2:26 pm    Post subject: micro PC ? Reply with quote

Hi,

I'm searching for a micro PC to replace an old Powermac in my home.

It is used as :
- router
- webserver
- firewall
- files server (NFS / samba)
- mail server
- web access point for visitors or my wife :P
- ...

I don't need a very fast computer, but I want a very small computer. My PowerMac G3 is too big, and make too much noise in my living room. I'm looking for micro ATX or smaller...
I need a configuration with :
- ATA and SATA (at least one of each, 2 is better)
- 2x USB
- 1x DVI (I have only DVI display)
- 2x LAN (2x Gigabyte is better - or eventually 100MB :( - )
- graphics chip on board (like GMA 900) (I don't need a fast chip)
eventually :
- 1x firewire (for extern harddisk)
- 2 PCI (ne need for PCI Express)

For porcessor I don't know what to take. VIA (I can't find it in shops near me)? Intel Mobile? AMD? Intel P4/Celeron?

The 3 important things is : low low noise, very small case, linux or BSD 100% compatible hardware (no headache :) ). My budget is less than a Mac Mini :) ... (about 500€) but if I could spend less money I would be happy :D .

I live in a Mac world :D ... and I'm a bit lost in the PC "lot of choice" world :) . Could you give me a direction to take?

TY
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 4:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think you're going to have trouble finding mini PC that will allow four HD, or even two HD. Still, you might want to look at Cappuccino PC, they make some really small and really quiet systems. You could also look at Monarch Computer's Hornet PRO, though I'm not sure it will be quiet enough for your needs.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 7:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I lookt in fact on micro ATX motherboard. They all have between 2 and 6 ata and sata connectors.
The size of the final box is not an very important thing.

Thx for the links, I'll search on it.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 3:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You could also try these guys,

http://www.littlepc.com/
http://www.stealthcomputer.com/littlepc.htm
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