DEAD DEAD Chenming Qware Mini Barebone, I didnt even get a chance to get one :(

[funboy6942]

Linkage for the black socket 462 model #GK7N $89.99 one.
I may be a little rusty but I think the socket 462 is a Socket A
Right now only the Socket A is still up for grabs, the 754 one is no longer on the site.
GONE

Specs for the Black Socket A:

Condition: New

Warranty: 90 Days

CPU Support: Socket 462 (266/333MHz)
Chipset: - North Bridge nForce 2 IGP
- South Bridge MCP-T
IDE Interface: 2x Ultra DMA 33/66/100
Expansion Slots: 1x AGP 8x, 1x PCI
Memory Socket: 2x DDR266/333/400
Graphics: GeForce 4 MX GFX / 8X, UMA 8 up to 64Mb
Audio:C-Media CM9761+
Drive Bays: 1x 5.25", 2x 3.5" (One Hidden)
Power Supply: 250Watt (4 in 1 Thermal Jet)
Flash Media Reader: Reads Compactflash, MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Secure Digital & MultiMedia Card

Functions:

Entertainment:
It offers all the advantages of multimedia delivered in digital formats. It also supports 5.1 surround audio system

Digital Edition:
It can edit and record digital photos, films and music.

On-line Interact:
The fiber optical connection allows real-time interaction for on-line games and other programs

House Security:
It can be connected with the security system to safeguard your house
Features

- Patented Thermal Solution
- Quiet Operation
- Stylish Look
- Simple Assembly
- Easy Carry
- Personal Video Recorder

4-in-1 Thermal Jet

- Innovated 4-in-1 thermal jet integrates power supply, fan heat-pipes and CPU clip set, which greatly simplifies the DIY process.
- Heat-pipes of special angle effectively conduct the heat generated by CPU to fins for heat dissipation.
- Integrated CPU clip set assures close contact of fins and CPU, which successfully enhances heat conduction to conducting pipes.
- Single fan, instead of traditional fan sets, operates at a sound level beyond human perception.

Specs for the silver socket 754:

Condition: New

Warranty: 90 Days

CPU Support: Socket 754 266/333/444MHz (AMD Athlon 64 CPU)
Chipset: - nVidia nForce 3 150
IDE Interface: 2x Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133
Expansion Slots: 1x AGP 8x, 1x PCI
Memory Socket: 2x DDR 266/333/444
Audio:Realtek ALC658 CODEC
Drive Bays: 1x 5.25", 1x 3.5"
Power Supply: 250Watt (4 in 1 Thermal Jet)
Flash Media Reader: Reads Compactflash, MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Secure Digital & MultiMedia Card

Functions:

Entertainment:
It offers all the advantages of multimedia delivered in digital formats. It also supports 5.1 surround audio system

Digital Edition:
It can edit and record digital photos, films and music.

On-line Interact:
The fiber optical connection allows real-time interaction for on-line games and other programs

House Security:
It can be connected with the security system to safeguard your house
Features

- Patented Thermal Solution
- Quiet Operation
- Stylish Look
- Simple Assembly
- Easy Carry
- Personal Video Recorder

Enhance ability

- Function of Uneec Mini Barebone can be enhanced though expansion slots reserved for AGP and PCI respectively.

4-in-1 Thermal Jet

- Innovated 4-in-1 thermal jet integrates power supply, fan heat-pipes and CPU clip set, which greatly simplifies the DIY process.
- Heat-pipes of special angle effectively conduct the heat generated by CPU to fins for heat dissipation.
- Integrated CPU clip set assures close contact of fins and CPU, which successfully enhances heat conduction to conducting pipes.
- Single fan, instead of traditional fan sets, operates at a sound level beyond human perception

I wish I had the funds I would be all over the socket a versions for my 2 boys, and one for the wife, to clean up their desks with the huge cases on them. Cant really beat the price considering your getting a case, PSU, MOBO, sound card, video card (socket a one only), card reader, and front firewire and usb hook ups all for under $100. IMO smoking Mofo hot.

 

[AkaJoseonFW]

Very intriguing. I think it's a little on the ugly side, IMHO, otherwise could be a fun rig. Thanks for the 411, funboy42!

Here's a link I found to a thread somewhere else with what appears to be info about these.

linky

Ok, it appears as though the link above isn't to the exact item, but close enough to get a better understanding of the layout under the hood for me anyway.

Fishhawk... it looks like the picture on the right on the surplus computer site is only a partial picture. If you count the ridges on the front of the case there's only like 12 of them, but when you see the side profile picture there is closer to 30, so I think the optical drive slot is above the card reader.

 

[imported_OrSin]

My old shuttle just died. I plus i have another 2500 Barton jsut stitting around.
For under $200 I can have 2 working computers. I just might jump.

 

[fishhawk]

Am I missing something, or do you have to remove the card reader to put in a DVD burner?

 

[StormSide]

Originally posted by: fishhawk
Am I missing something, or do you have to remove the card reader to put in a DVD burner?

I don't think so. It looks like there is a separate bay toward the top for a dvd/cd
drive.

 

[funboy6942]

Originally posted by: StormSide

Originally posted by: fishhawk
Am I missing something, or do you have to remove the card reader to put in a DVD burner?

I don't think so. It looks like there is a separate bay toward the top for a dvd/cd
drive.

That card reader is behind a separate hidden door away from where the dvd drive would go.

 

[shinson]

Yes - the one picture does not contain the entire front panel.

I looked around at some articles and reviews so I picked up a $45.00 Venice 3000+ from Newegg.com

I have a HDD and video card and DVD drive laying around. Good box for family with the $69.00 Soyo 15.4 LCD.

Thanks funboy

 

[Syndicate]

Ordered a pair of the 754's. Thanks!

 

[abre]

Single fan, instead of traditional fan sets, operates at a sound level beyond human perception.

Heh heh, it is so loud, that you can't hear it. Must have a fan controller that goes to 11.

 

[Syndicate]

Originally posted by: abre
Single fan, instead of traditional fan sets, operates at a sound level beyond human perception.

Heh heh, it is so loud, that you can't hear it. Must have a fan controller that goes to 11.

I know of a certain coolmax PSU that does that... *shiver*

 

[jalaram]

I did a google on the model, but can't find any other info or support sites. Where would one get updated drivers, etc?

 

[Syndicate]

I'm going to hope for the best...

Really though, drivers for both platforms should be available through NVIDIA's site. The generic platform drivers work best anyways. The only thing you could have trouble with would be LAN/ethernet if its not a standard adapter. Everything else you'll have to add.

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Anyone know if you can fit two cards in the PCI/AGP slots? Not sure if it'll accommodates two cards at once because they seem so close -- but the back panel does have two add-in card pop outs. Want to add a video card (obviously) as well as a TV Tuner.

 

[funboy6942]

Originally posted by: jalaram
I did a google on the model, but can't find any other info or support sites. Where would one get updated drivers, etc?

Drivers for the audio, video, lan, and such can all be had at the makers of the stuff like Cmedia for audio, Nvidia for Video, and so forth. As for bios the 2nd post on the 2nd page has links to upgrade the bios but really with that stuff if it isnt broken you dont go messing with it. But aside of maybe the audio and video updates I dont think your really going to need to have to update much more if its working flawlessly out of the box. I had these same ones (not made by this company) but other with the same boards specs with sound and video and they ran solid 24/7 all day long till I sold them, and have kicked myself in the ass for ever selling them. Solid units and I would bet anything these would be just as good.

 

[jalaram]

Originally posted by: funboy42

Originally posted by: jalaram
I did a google on the model, but can't find any other info or support sites. Where would one get updated drivers, etc?

Drivers for the audio, video, lan, and such can all be had at the makers of the stuff like Cmedia for audio, Nvidia for Video, and so forth. As for bios the 2nd post on the 2nd page has links to upgrade the bios but really with that stuff if it isnt broken you dont go messing with it. But aside of maybe the audio and video updates I dont think your really going to need to have to update much more if its working flawlessly out of the box. I had these same ones (not made by this company) but other with the same boards specs with sound and video and they ran solid 24/7 all day long till I sold them, and have kicked myself in the ass for ever selling them. Solid units and I would bet anything these would be just as good.

Good point.

BTW, is the 754 model capable of CnQ like 939? Do I need a specific proc? My XP2500 isn't AFAIK.

 

[funboy6942]

Originally posted by: Syndicate
I'm going to hope for the best...

Really though, drivers for both platforms should be available through NVIDIA's site. The generic platform drivers work best anyways. The only thing you could have trouble with would be LAN/ethernet if its not a standard adapter. Everything else you'll have to add.

--
Anyone know if you can fit two cards in the PCI/AGP slots? Not sure if it'll accommodates two cards at once because they seem so close -- but the back panel does have two add-in card pop outs. Want to add a video card (obviously) as well as a TV Tuner.

Im am a little confused by your question, its coming off as though you want to stick two cards in one slot? I had some sim to these and it will hold a video card, provided it doesnt have one of those huge 2 slot coolers on it, and a tv tuner in mine. Had a 9800 pro and ati tv wonder card to be exact with a small PSU, 200 watt, and it chugged along all day and night without any problems or heat issues either.

 

[mdetz]

some older sff's share the pci/agp on the backplate. I think that is what he's asking. anyone know if the 754 will support a turion? I have an extra laying around.
interesting cooling design btw

 

[Syndicate]

Originally posted by: funboy42

Originally posted by: Syndicate
I'm going to hope for the best...

Really though, drivers for both platforms should be available through NVIDIA's site. The generic platform drivers work best anyways. The only thing you could have trouble with would be LAN/ethernet if its not a standard adapter. Everything else you'll have to add.

--
Anyone know if you can fit two cards in the PCI/AGP slots? Not sure if it'll accommodates two cards at once because they seem so close -- but the back panel does have two add-in card pop outs. Want to add a video card (obviously) as well as a TV Tuner.

Im am a little confused by your question, its coming off as though you want to stick two cards in one slot? I had some sim to these and it will hold a video card, provided it doesnt have one of those huge 2 slot coolers on it, and a tv tuner in mine. Had a 9800 pro and ati tv wonder card to be exact with a small PSU, 200 watt, and it chugged along all day and night without any problems or heat issues either.

I'm asking what mdetz just said. Basically I was worried the PCI/AGP cards use the same "slot" on the backplate of the case; I realize you can't put two cards in one motherboard slot . They looked so close I was worried it may be that they shared a rear backplate slot but I found some pics that indicate this isn't the case.

I'm just gonna run a GF 6200 + ATI 550 in it, both pretty thin cards so no worries and shouldn't tax the PSU.

Thanks!

 

[Syndicate]

Originally posted by: mdetz
some older sff's share the pci/agp on the backplate. I think that is what he's asking. anyone know if the 754 will support a turion? I have an extra laying around.
interesting cooling design btw

Why bother with a turion? Sell it. No real advantage except *possibly* lower temps/lower power consumption but a venice core 3000+ is only $45 through newegg and probably has the same specs or pretty close.

Would be fun to toy with though

edit: and No I'm not sure if it'll work anyway.

 

[funboy6942]

Originally posted by: mdetz
some older sff's share the pci/agp on the backplate. I think that is what he's asking. anyone know if the 754 will support a turion? I have an extra laying around.
interesting cooling design btw

I looked and I cant find anything that says or shows you can run that cpu on the nvidia3 150 chipset.

Sorry.

 

[Delbert]

Is there any on-board video with the socket 754 unit?

edit: nevermind. It does not.
http://www.chenmingusa.com/game.html

 

[jalaram]

Originally posted by: Delbert
Is there any on-board video with the socket 754 unit?

edit: nevermind. It does not.
http://www.chenmingusa.com/game.html

Thanks for the link. The details there are much better.

 

[tealk]

Wow that is one ugly case...lol

 

[NaOH]

Originally posted by: abre
Single fan, instead of traditional fan sets, operates at a sound level beyond human perception.

Heh heh, it is so loud, that you can't hear it. Must have a fan controller that goes to 11.

Why don't you just make 10 the loudest? :laugh:

 

[Richardito]

Originally posted by: jalaram
I did a google on the model, but can't find any other info or support sites. Where would one get updated drivers, etc?

Get the drivers, etc. here:

Chenming

 

[1reeves]

Originally posted by: abre
Single fan, instead of traditional fan sets, operates at a sound level beyond human perception.

Heh heh, it is so loud, that you can't hear it. Must have a fan controller that goes to 11.

I wouldn't buy this if you do not want all the dogs in the area at your place!

I have seen this on Surpluscomps site for a while. Thought about the Socket A as I have several Processors laying around.

I have ordered from them in the past but you might want to be cautious.
Thay have a good Lifetime Reseller rating, but in the last year they have REALLY slipped. Reseller rating