RE: Re: Low power PC option

["Jim" <jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you are running a machine that low, does it need a special power
supply?

Most switch mode supplies require a certain percentage current draw (around
15-20%) before they stabilise.



Jim

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Specs say 5W consumption.

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Surely the JackPC would be the lowest ?

http://www.jadeintegration.com/jackpc.php

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It sounds like you folks have some varied requirements, but if minimizing
power consumption is your primary goal, take a look at the
unit:
http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/store/Mini_ITX_Systems/Damn_Small_Machine
<http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/store/Mini_ITX_Systems/Damn_Small_Machine\
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Installed with a Flash IDE drive, it runs steady at 12 watts!  (no moving
parts = silent) Installed with a 2 1/2" hard drive, it runs at 13-15
watts.
(both measurements taken empirically).

To that unit, one could add external USB drives which power down when not
in
use.  It only has 256MB and 800Mhz Via EDEN proc., so maybe not powerful
enough for some applications, but enough for a central 24/7 server for core
apps.

Take care,

-Allan



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