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I have a client that wants a really
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iSeriesCodePoet
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yes... and no...
It depends on what how small they want. You hat those systems that are the size of a small UPS and then there are computers the size of rooms. What size are they looking for Mini tower? That would be my recomentation. But don't buy it... build it. You can build a beefier system then. iSeriesCodePoet
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It depends on what how small they want. You hat those systems that are the size of a small UPS and then there are computers the size of rooms. What size are they looking for Mini tower? That would be my recomentation. But don't buy it... build it. You can build a beefier system then. iSeriesCodePoet
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Well, has the smallest desktop I've seen, it's a small cube, and it's pretty powerful, you might look there ? The weevil of doooooooooom
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There are at least 3 good solutions of this type -
Creative's Slix, Shuttle Micro PC X, and Jadtec MicroPC - I think ASUS also make one.
Both the Shuttle and the Creative have the choice of Intel or AMD Micro ATX boards, and neither is a particular trade-off, since you could put a P4 3.06Ghz or AMD XP 3000+ in and just about any other high-speed component. The only tricky area is in graphics, since you are restricted by the size of the box in what you can install. However, Deviant PC got a Radeon 9700 Pro into one, so there shouldn't be an issue there!
However, I've read good reviews of all products
Hope this is helpful
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Creative's Slix, Shuttle Micro PC X, and Jadtec MicroPC - I think ASUS also make one.
Both the Shuttle and the Creative have the choice of Intel or AMD Micro ATX boards, and neither is a particular trade-off, since you could put a P4 3.06Ghz or AMD XP 3000+ in and just about any other high-speed component. The only tricky area is in graphics, since you are restricted by the size of the box in what you can install. However, Deviant PC got a Radeon 9700 Pro into one, so there shouldn't be an issue there!
However, I've read good reviews of all products
Hope this is helpful
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I think Lan-Li had a nice looking aluminum case that is designed for a Micro-ATX motherboard. I think it has room for 2 HD bays and 2 CDROM sized bays. I think they call it a PC9300 case.
There are also BOOK PC cases. The BOOK PC uses the FLEX-ATX form factor and work well with integrated motherboards.
The Shuttle systems are in the 3rd or 4th generation and are targeted for their nitch market. They have been reviewed by places like:
They have an inflated price. The smaller aluminum cases should cost less since they use less metal. They have a good following of users who like to take them to LAN Parties. If you do not like my post feel free to point out your opinion or my errors.
There are also BOOK PC cases. The BOOK PC uses the FLEX-ATX form factor and work well with integrated motherboards.
The Shuttle systems are in the 3rd or 4th generation and are targeted for their nitch market. They have been reviewed by places like:
They have an inflated price. The smaller aluminum cases should cost less since they use less metal. They have a good following of users who like to take them to LAN Parties. If you do not like my post feel free to point out your opinion or my errors.
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