[wellylug] mini ITX systems

[Robin]

If you are wanting speed the M9000 & M10000 are faster (using DDR RAM) but
the Eden versions (5000 & 6000) dont use CPU fans so run quieter.  Also note
that the V series only have one IDE channel, so they are ok for just one or
two HDs.  How much speed does a server really need?  I had thought of
building a small server using the VE6000 and mirrors HDs.

They can be built in a really small box, governed more by how small you can
get the PSU. I am using a small 150W PSU to run a M9000, 3.5 60GB HD and a
notebook CDROM.  Its in a box about A4 size and 10cm high.  Reasonably
quiet - I need to quieten the PSU fan more.

Theres been some bitching in the forums about drivers for Linux, but thats
mainly for video & MPEG replay on the M.  Nothing that should affect a
server.  Try the forums at linitx.org or viaarena.com

cheers

Robin


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jamie Dobbs" <jamie.dobbs at paradise.net.nz>
To: "Wellylug" <wellylug at lists.naos.co.nz>
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2003 5:00 PM
Subject: [wellylug] mini ITX systems


> I'm thinking of one of these to act as my
> mail(fetchmail/courier-imap/courier=op3d)/web/FTP server.
>
> I am looking at the VIA EDEN-V10000 and wonder if anyone has had any
> experience (good or bad) with these or could suggest something else in
> the mini-ITX form factor.I know we had some of these along to meetings a
> while ago but unfortunately I didn't take too much notice at the time.
>
> My main concerns are speed and size, I'd like something virtually silent
> and small enough to tuck away in the corner and ignore. Obviously I
> don't want to spend a fortune either!
>
> Any ideas appreciated.
>
>
>
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