Re: Re: Suggestions for mini-itx mobo for HA/home server

[Stuart Poulton <stuart.poulton@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Try

http://resources.mini-box.com/online/powersimulator/powersimulator.html


On 18 Feb 2008, at 17:23, Jon Wilkins wrote:

> Nice, but it's pretty much at the top end of the price range though.
>
> Also no power consumption figure is given.  Given that these mobos are
> designed to be energy efficient it's a shame that
"typical"=20=20
> consumption data
> isn't more readily available.  Yes I know you then have to add=20=20
> consumption
> of other components etc but some benchmark comparison would be useful.
>
>
> jon
>
> On Feb 18, 2008 9:12 AM, Paul Bendall <paul@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>   Jon,
>>
>> How about the recently launched SN series? Should future proff for
a
>> good few years and allows 4GB of memory which would be useful for
>> running multiple VM's.
>>
>> Comes in 1GHz fanless or 1.8GHz with a fan
>>
>> http://linitx.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=3D11958
>>
>> HTH
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>,
"Jon=20=20
>> Wilkins"
>> <jonpdwilkins@...>
>>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm lookng for some advice/comments/recommendations on
mini-itx
>> boards.
>>>
>>> I've had an EPIA 800 for a few years now, chugging away nicely
as
>> a linux
>>> server.
>>>
>>> But I am looking to "upgrade" for a number of
reasons:
>>> - I want to run Linux with XP in a VM for Idratek Cortex (or
other
>> way
>>> round), with linux running large fileserver, web server
amongst
>> other 'low
>>> overhead' stuff
>>> - the EPIA 800 uses the "old" Via C3 processor with
lack of CMOV
>>> instrunction which seems to trip many modern linux distros
& other
>> things
>>> - It will be run 24/7 so power consumption is important
>>>
>>> Priorities:
>>> - Low power draw (primary concern as it'll be on 24/7)
>>> - Preferrably passively cooled (no fan)
>>> - At least 2 HDs, of which 1 pref IDE/(p)ATA
>>> - Enough grunt to run XP & linux "reasonably" (1
on the metal,
>> other in a
>>> VM)
>>> - Preferably 1Ghz or faster process (remember,.... passive
cooled
>> though)
>>> - More recent process processor than the C3 (ie one that
supports
>> CMOV
>>> instruction)
>>> - Cost - ideally the lower cost end of the range
>>> - Onboard GigE or PCI slot so I can plug in a GigE card
>>> - "standard" / desktop memory slots preferred
(rather than SODIMM
>> which
>>> tends to be more =A3=A3=A3)
>>>
>>>
>>> Any suggestions welcomed!
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> jon
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>
>>
>>
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