[mythtv-users] Smallest case available

Andrew Lyon andrew.lyon at gmail.com
Sun Jun 17 20:22:11 UTC 2007


On 6/17/07, R. G. Newbury <newbury at mandamus.org> wrote:
> Mathew wrote:
> > I'm starting to apply more thought to putting together a small MythTV
> > box.  However, I want the smallest machine possible.  I see all of these
> > micro-ATX cases that are around 3"x16"x10" or similar but I'd like to
> > have something smaller if possible.  My inspiration is the Acerpower
> > 1000 computer.  I'm not necessarily looking for that size specifically
> > but I figure if Acer has done it, there must be other companies that
> > have as well.
> >
> > Can anyone provide any suggestions?
>
> Well Via has recently announced a 'pico-ITX' form factor which is 100 mm
> by 72mm in size!
> Fully featured and complete x86 compatible motherboard running a Via C7
> cpu at 1 Gig. With the IO daughterboard it is 128 by 100 mm and 40 mm
> high in total.
>
> Check the review at http://www.mini-itx.com
>
> Clearly not for every mythbox setup situation, but usable in certain
> circumstances. It would make a good backend for an all HDHomeRun or all
> USB tuner setup. Video playback is still problematic under openchrome
> for the Via C700 video chips...
>
> The amazing thing is, this unit idles at 14 watts and runs 16 watts
> running the Prime95 stress test! (I think that is without harddrive...
> the report is not clear). Now THAT is something which will not cost much
> to leave running!
>
> Geoff
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Liantec http://www.liantec.com/ make very small systems and their
"Tiny Bus" modular expansion system includes options like proper gfx
cards and hdmi output.

Andy


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