they use VIA EPIA's which are a form factor called Mini-ITX (created by VIA)
check out http://www.mini-itx.com/ for more info
here's some boards: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...tby=14&order=1
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they use VIA EPIA's which are a form factor called Mini-ITX (created by VIA)
check out http://www.mini-itx.com/ for more info
here's some boards: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...tby=14&order=1
Some of these mods are amazing. Call me a noob, but I had no idea they made mobos that small...sheesh....kudos to those guys, computers are gonna be the size of palmpilots soon.
amazing! I'm always going to be thinking about what I can use for a PC case now as I go about my daily business. For instance, I just passed by a rectangular artificial flower holder that would easily be big enough. It would make a good portable PC for a young woman or something. those boards with the integrated VIA chips go up to 1GHz, which is fast enough to do just about any regular task. I remember it wasn't too that long ago that I was drooling over a 1GHz PC. They're DIRT CHEAP too!
my only question is about the power supply. what is appropriate, and where can I find a pretty small one?
I know for certain that a 1GHz C3/Via (whatever) performs roughly the same as a ~600Mhz Pentium 3.Quote:
Originally posted by Coltrane
amazing! I'm always going to be thinking about what I can use for a PC case now as I go about my daily business. For instance, I just passed by a rectangular artificial flower holder that would easily be big enough. It would make a good portable PC for a young woman or something. those boards with the integrated VIA chips go up to 1GHz, which is fast enough to do just about any regular task. I remember it wasn't too that long ago that I was drooling over a 1GHz PC. They're DIRT CHEAP too!
The sad thing is, it's true to the whole modding scene :pQuote:
Originally posted by Colossus
Attack of the PC Clones!
well that kinda sucks, but it would still work for internet surfing and basic stuff like that. Can you use an ATX power supply with it?
Yes, but they usually use a micro-ATX power supply that's about 150-200W.Quote:
Originally posted by Coltrane
well that kinda sucks, but it would still work for internet surfing and basic stuff like that. Can you use an ATX power supply with it?
I should have posted the specs and link to where I found the PIC, Sorry.
Here are the specs on his car.
Onboard VIA Apollo CLE266 graphics and 933Mhz C3 Processor give the EPIA M9000 improved 3D graphics and DVD playback, and the board has 6 Channel audio, 10/100 Ethernet, USB 2.0, Firewire and TV-Out support. Ideal for the perfect multimedia playback machine. Additional 2 x USB 2 and 2 x Firewire ports.
Other Components used
laptop harddrive 3gig(temp) 3.5to 2.5laptop Harddrive adapter
256 266MHZ PC2100 DDR SDRAM
Laptop slimline 8Xdvd Slim cdrom IDE adapter
Molex Y adapter
Pci slot riser card
Silent 55watt psu 110-230v
dc-dc converter board (160X45mm
Atx 20pin connector (210mm)
Ati remote wonder
100mb external zip drive
2 3"inch purple neon accent lights 12v
2 white and 2 blue superbright leds(headlights)
Here his
WEB Site
WOAH!! THOSE ARE SOME DAMN HARDCORE CASES!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
This summer I will add my own custom woodcase to this thread long after its dead. This is going to be my summer project. Gonna all out, CC's, 172mm fans(3) of them SLK-900 with 92mm fan and ducted. My case is gonna be so sweet when its done and I am happy with it:p
You make it sound so dirty :pQuote:
Originally posted by Bootleg
WOAH!! THOSE ARE SOME DAMN HARDCORE CASES!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
only to a dirty mind;) :pQuote:
Originally posted by Soldier_Of_Evil
You make it sound so dirty :p
NO BS 24/7 HARDCORE MODDED CASE ACTION!!! LIMITED TIME OFFER!!! WATCH ALUMINUM AND STEEL CASES GETTING FILLED WITH COMPONENTS WITH NO SIDE PANLES ON!!! :D :DQuote:
Originally posted by Vengance_01
only to a dirty mind;) :p
Quote:
Originally posted by Soldier_Of_Evil
NO BS 24/7 HARDCORE MODDED CASE ACTION!!! LIMITED TIME OFFER!!! WATCH ALUMINUM AND STEEL CASES GETTING FILLED WITH COMPONENTS WITH NO SIDE PANLES ON!!! :D :D
At least no one has done the obvious and started comparing how many CFM their girls can displace..
....:o.....ah.....ugh. Nevermind.
I got a whole roll of quarters!!!! Bring it on!!!!!!Quote:
Originally posted by Soldier_Of_Evil
NO BS 24/7 HARDCORE MODDED CASE ACTION!!! LIMITED TIME OFFER!!! WATCH ALUMINUM AND STEEL CASES GETTING FILLED WITH COMPONENTS WITH NO SIDE PANLES ON!!! :D :D
Why do I feel like peewee herman now???