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Portable performance server

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We need a server that you can easily put in a backpack (carry-on, if that's allowed anymore) or suitcase (checked) and take with you on a plane, so small size is very important. It would run a database and web server at conferences, so it also needs to be fast and have lots of memory. So I'm thinking microATX board. If it would fit in something like this it would be great:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129013

I think we would like to use a Conroe CPU. Would it get enough cooling and power in a small case like that? Does it make more sense to use some mobile CPU in a system like this?

Suggestions? Thanks! (Non-custom built systems will also be considered.)
 
Shuttle X100 from us.shuttle.com is core duo, 2GB, with a 3.5" HD instead of laptop HD. They will move up to core 2 later this year.

A core duo laptop can also make a pretty good portable server, and has its own keyboard and monitor. A Dell core 2 with 2GB should cost under $1,000
 
Thanks for the suggestion! I like the looks of the X100. I hope they hurry with the C2D version. Something slightly larger would work though, so I'm still interested in custom built alternatives too, if anyone has any suggestions!

Thanks.
 
Sure. You could also use a Silverstone SG-01 cube (Newegg) or Ultra Microfly cube (TigerDirect) with a microATX motherboard.
 
Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Sure. You could also use a Silverstone SG-01 cube (Newegg) or Ultra Microfly cube (TigerDirect) with a microATX motherboard.
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Thanks for the suggestions. They're a little too fat, two 5.25 bays just seems like a waste when I'm trying to build a small system. 🙂 A nice thing about them is that they can hold regular power supplies (I assume). That's one thing I wasn't sure about with the Antec case... is 300 W is enough? I'm guessing it is since I'd probably use a microATX board with integrated video, only one optical and one HD.
 
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
How about a Core Duo laptop? 😛
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That would probably work, but maybe not provide the best performance. It would also be a plus to be able to use a 3.5" hard drive, I think.

 
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