Need advice on really small computer!

[Zak]

Hi all!

I want to build a small and quiet PC to fit on my wall unit under my stereo just for playing mp3. I know, I can buy a home stereo mp3 player, but this would be more fun to do and more flexible - could be networked to my server/cable modem and I could use G-Force WinAmp plugin to show on the TV.

It will be most likely Duron based, but Celeron is fine. I will use TNT2 with TV out and CL Live! MP3 and Maxtor 40+ because it's so quiet, and wireless kb/mouse.

Here is the question:

I found tiny nice looking desktop cases by Enlight but they use NLX form factor motherboards. I have no clue what NLX is and what moherboards are available, if any, in that form factor for Duron or Celeron. Besides, they're beige, I can't seem to find any in black colors except for huge Antec desktop case (too big). Any ideas for tiny black desktop case? I searched all known auctions also. If NLX is a bad idea, are there any small desktop ATX cases?

Thanks and Happy New Year!

 

[DaveJ]

Check out Viking Computers and Directron. They have black componenents, and also sell a "Book PC" that is exactly what you're looking for... $279 gets you a tiny case, MB with builtin sound/video/LAN, wireless keyboard, mouse, and DVD drive. And it's black! A friend of mine bought one from Viking, and it's not too bad. When he got it the stuff inside was a little screwed up (cables loose, etc.), but they didn't hassle him about getting it fixed.

Dave

 

[Zak]

Thanks, I'll check them out

Zak