im looking for a VERY small mobo that has support for a

[alfa147x]

were can i find them?

or what are they called?

here is an example that i found VIa"s website:

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/6343/nltop2hh6.jpg


Thanks

 

[Trey22]

They are called mini-itx boards. There's also nano-itx.

Check them out here.

 

[Kaido]

I buy my Mini-ITX stuff from Logic Supply:

http://www.logicsupply.com/

I just got an 800mhz mobo/proc combo plus a case for around $200, not bad! Here are some pics for size reference:

http://www.wiredbynature.org/blogs/xnas/itxfront.jpg

http://www.wiredbynature.org/blogs/xnas/itxside.jpg

 

[alfa147x]

how much $ do u think it would cost me in all, all i need it to do is run a JAVA IDE not OS specific?

 

[alfa147x]

i need to be able to take it from school and back

the problem is that the schools PCs have SO many restrictions (or programs that apply them)

these take up so much ram on these and when u run an IDE the PC crashes

now we writing them in notepad and taking them to the teachers laptop to compile, this is annoying.

so i just need a box that i can run an IDE on...

thanks a lot!!!

btw system specs on the PCs :

Pentium 4 2.88 GHz
2 or 1gb ram
windows xp pro sp2
Intel video
i don't know much more, can get into any thing....

Thanks a Lot!

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: alfa147x
how much $ do u think it would cost me in all, all i need it to do is run a JAVA IDE not OS specific?

The 800mhz one is one of the cheapest models and takes DDR226 ram (you can also use DDR333 or DDR400). The motherboard/proc and case/power supply will run about $200, depending on what case you choose. You will also need ram and a hard drive, or a CompactFlash card plus CF to IDE adapter. If you want a CD drive, Logic Supply has used slimline CD-ROMs for about $25. If you poke around on the FS forums here you can probably find a pretty good deal on used ram. I'd say about $300 with shipping if you do some shopping.

 

[alfa147x]

all i need in the back is a video out, speakers, and a Ethernet port...

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: alfa147x
all i need in the back is a video out, speakers, and a Ethernet port...

Yes to all of the above. The Mini-ITX boards are completely integrated. All you do is drop them in the case then plug in the ram, hard drive, and CD drive. Cake

 

[Kaido]

Here is the hardware I got:

Case that takes a laptop CD drive and a full-size 3.5" hard drive:
http://www.logicsupply.com/product_info.php/cPath/23_85/products_id/33

800mhz motherboard:
http://www.logicsupply.com/product_info.php/cPath/78_76/products_id/270

You can get a smaller case, but it will cost a bit more and will require the use of a laptop-sized hard drive, although if you're going to use a CF card that's no big deal.

 

[alfa147x]

i found this cas and psu for 50$

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-MacsTek-Mini-IT...015QQcategoryZ3669QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

is it any good, is this a normal looking case?

 

[Maximilian]

Originally posted by: Kaido
I buy my Mini-ITX stuff from Logic Supply:

http://www.logicsupply.com/

I just got an 800mhz mobo/proc combo plus a case for around $200, not bad! Here are some pics for size reference:

http://www.wiredbynature.org/blogs/xnas/itxfront.jpg

http://www.wiredbynature.org/blogs/xnas/itxside.jpg

While the picture loaded, i thought you had used that can for a case Now theres an idea!

 

[AMCRambler]

I'm running this one for my car pc. Works great!