Small complete system for Linux

[SagaLore]

I want to get myself a little box that puts off very little noise. It also needs to run different versions of Linux with no problems. It would be nice if this pc were under $500.

I like the Shuttle boxes but they start around $600. I found some slim Acer models but the reviews complain about them overheating. I just want something decent to run Red Hat on.

 

[Trevante]

I would really have posted this in the general hardware section. There's not much SFF action here, most people post in this board for laptop advice (I don't know who's smart idea it was to put SFF's and laptops in the same board anyways)

http://newegg.com/product/prod...p?item=N82E16817194002 Modular 400w Enermax PSU - $80

http://newegg.com/product/prod...p?item=N82E16813128033 Gigabyte GA-945GZM-S2 - $53

http://newegg.com/product/prod...p?item=N82E16819116036 Intel C2D E2160 Retail - $91

http://newegg.com/product/prod...p?item=N82E16822148140 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB SATAII 16MB - 80

http://newegg.com/Product/Prod...x?Item=N82E16827151141 Samsung SH-S183L SATA $39

http://newegg.com/Product/Prod...x?Item=N82E16820145015 Corsair XMS2 DDR2-675 2GB $70

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5045125 Ultra Microfly Blue $60

Total: About $473

As it is, this system should be pretty cool and quiet, although the stock cooler might pose a problem as far as noise is concerned. If you find it to be too noisy, I'd suggest a Zalman CNPS-7700cu. With the fan turned on low, it's barely audible and still cools decently.

Also, I know the PSU is a bit expensive for a budget build, but it's the cheapest modular PSU I saw from a more reliable brand.

The mobo has integrated video, but it also has a PCI-E slot if you want to upgrade in the future.

 

[gus6464]

Originally posted by: Trevante
I would really have posted this in the general hardware section. There's not much SFF action here, most people post in this board for laptop advice (I don't know who's smart idea it was to put SFF's and laptops in the same board anyways)

http://newegg.com/product/prod...p?item=N82E16817194002 Modular 400w Enermax PSU - $80

http://newegg.com/product/prod...p?item=N82E16813128033 Gigabyte GA-945GZM-S2 - $53

http://newegg.com/product/prod...p?item=N82E16819116036 Intel C2D E2160 Retail - $91

http://newegg.com/product/prod...p?item=N82E16822148140 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB SATAII 16MB - 80

http://newegg.com/Product/Prod...x?Item=N82E16827151141 Samsung SH-S183L SATA $39

http://newegg.com/Product/Prod...x?Item=N82E16820145015 Corsair XMS2 DDR2-675 2GB $70

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5045125 Ultra Microfly Blue $60

Total: About $473

As it is, this system should be pretty cool and quiet, although the stock cooler might pose a problem as far as noise is concerned. If you find it to be too noisy, I'd suggest a Zalman CNPS-7700cu. With the fan turned on low, it's barely audible and still cools decently.

Also, I know the PSU is a bit expensive for a budget build, but it's the cheapest modular PSU I saw from a more reliable brand.

The mobo has integrated video, but it also has a PCI-E slot if you want to upgrade in the future.

That is a very good build considering that intel graphic drivers for linux are better than nvidia and ati ones. If you plan on using beryl or compiz they will run very smoothly with a gma950.