Building a Micro-PC - Small Form Factor

[Malice]

Hey all.

I am actually investigating building a Micro-PC. Or as many sites call them Mini-PC, or Small Form Factor PCs. Here is a site for the Shuttle XPC SS30G2 SE - LINK

Basically I want to build a PC that I can still use with some possibilities for games, but has the Smallest footprint possible. (Without having to resort to a PC in the Keyboard or the monitor as I have seen. No, dont suggest a MAC to me)

I am having to take the space in my house for a premium now, and the large desktops I have, are really not an option in the next few months, I need something that has such a small footprint, you literally dont know its there.

I figure, the chasis and motherboard as is standard, an upgraded video card and RAM, plus a larger hard drive. Then Wireless networking would do it.

Thoughts?

Anyone built a machine using this Form Factor before? Just curious on common experiences....

Mal

 

[Malice]

Using Pricewatch.com
and a few other sites I am putting together the rough price to give me what I am looking for.

Case and Motherboard (bundled) - $179.99

Processor - $179.99

Hard Drive - $0.0 (currently have a few Hard Drive)

Optical Drive - $0.0 (currently have a few drives)

Video Card - $139.00

Memory - $89.99 (for 1GB of PC3200 DDR400 RAM)

Wireless Networking - $59.99

This technically is all I need for $648.96.
But if I do this, I most likely need to get a LCD monitor as well. Here is a descent Monitor for what I might use it for
Monitor - $129.99

All this for $778.95

 

[black_dust]

that looks very smart! amazing how this technology has gotten uber small in the last 10 years

 

[KalMart]

http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=7010474&Redir=1

t: t:

 

[jaguarr]

LOL! I resisted the urge to do that, Kal. Looks like it got the better of you.

jag

 

[Malice]

heh...my only issue is the fact that case may get real hot...

But I may not bother, and just get a low end laptop, since it will only be used for browsing, paying bills....music...the small stuff

 

[jaguarr]

That is the one problem with these little mini systems, Malice, is that they do generate a hell of a lot of heat. A good amount of engineering goes into them to keep them cooled properly.

jag

 

[Kritish]

How powerful are they?
About average laptop level or what?

 

[zerokarma]

You could also maybe try these guys:

http://www.stealthcomputer.com/littlepc.htm
or
http://www.littlepc.com/

 

[aptget]

newegg.com