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I was a little skeptical about that case, especially since the person that posted about it only had 4 posts. For all I know that guy is the person promoting his own ebay auction. I'm always a little bit leery about stuff like that.
Let me know how it goes.
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2010-12-03, 15:03
(This post was last modified: 2010-12-04, 03:23 by ptmuldoon.)
Well, the case arrived yesterday, and I would say its exactly as described. I also took a number of pictures to post if anyone is interested.
In General, the case shipped from a Company of "Optimum Data". The packaging was top rate, the box was filled with those stupid styrofoam nuggets, and the case, dvd drive, and accessories were all wrapped in bubble as well.
The case includes a 220W power supply already installed in the case, and is also has a pre-wired IR, 3394 and two usb ports.
So my next question is what to put in it. It will be a front end machine only accessing a server in the basement for media. I'll likely run a cat5 line to it vs Wifi for better transfer rates.
I'll look to make it as quiet as possible, and will look to use a small SSD drive for the OS.
So, my questions start to become.
What OS would be best to use? Ubuntu, Windows, or the LiveVersion? Which also would offer the best options for video drivers and use of the IR port?
Than, with using the existing 220W power supply, What MB would you choose? I would prefer one with builti-in HDMI vs adding a separate card.
And home much memory? 1GB enough?
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I like the Asus board more. Much more support here on the forum. Any reason you are not considering Zotac boards? They are my favorite.
1GB is enough for Linux, not Windows. You can use whatever OS you are more comfortable with and with 2GB of RAM they will be about the same. I like Linux for an "appliance feel."
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Other than being unfamiliar with them, I have nothing against zotac.
But what makes Zotac better over the Asus board? I'm not an expert on what makes each each board better the other? ie. the Zotac L-E versus the K-E board, etc. They all look to have pretty much the same specs.
I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on the Asus board tomorrow unless anyone can provide some input on a better board.
FYI.. The case does accept a full atx board so I'm not limited to a mini or micro, but do want to keep the power and noise as close to silent as possible.
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There is nothing wrong with the Asus board, I was just asking. It is solid and has tons of posts on it on the forum...
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Awesome! Keep us updated... that Antec gizmo looks interesting.
I am currently looking into cases and IR remotes, so this thread is interesting!
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Got everything inside the Silverstone case and it is amazing. It comes with 3 fans fans, plus the power supply fan (Corsier CX-430) and it is whisper quite. At first I wasn't sure it was even coming on!
I still have a ton of work to get the Antec Veris Eleite display working. I know I have to download and compile lcdproc from source. Does anyone know of a simple .Deb package that I can install? Surely there has to be one somewhere on the interwebs?
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