I’m looking at replacing my ReadyNAS ( Arm Version ) with a new machine, Im looking at building something small and more powerful.
The new server will be required to transcode videos ( Using plex media server, minimum specs for that suggest a Core 2 Duo 2.4ghz ), and do general stuff like storing and sharing files and run additional programs such as the occasional SRCDS
The proposed build I have is using a Mini ITX case and setup since I want to be small similar
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/44896033/microserver.png[/img]
I'm at the end of my budget mostly and don't really want to change, increasing the tower size is also a no. I also have a 3.5' HDD limiting my options of decreasing the case size.
Any suggestions?
Cheers
I apologize for the fact that I'm linking US newegg, but I just wanted to throw out some case models that you may also be interested in. The cube is great for airflow, but your pentium really isn't going to be producing much heat. This one also comes with a PSU, which has it's benefits and drawbacks. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108199[/url] A solid case. We have them at work. A touch bigger Height and Depth, but far thinner Width. Has room for 2 3.5's as well.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108396[/url] is essentially the same thing, but with a bit of a different look, and a lower wattage PSU. Either PSU's would be able to handle that Pentium fine.
Or you could go with the train. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112393[/url]
Sorry for the minor bump, Look at possibly this case: [url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008XI7ESM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE[/url] . I want it to be pretty silent are stock intel CPU coolers partically quiet?
I have to admit, I really know very little about cases. Especially ITX cases. The stock CPU cooler is pretty quiet though, especially with a pentium. I build ones with pentiums all the time at work, and you can hear it, but it's hardly noticeable.
If you want to look at low profile quiet fans, [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118139[/url] or [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118127[/url] wouldn't be bad choices, but I don't think you'd really need one. It's hard to find a low-profile fan that outperforms the Intel stock one by a fair margin without spending $40 or more. And those aren't always as quiet.
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