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DEI37 · 01-11-2004, 03:08 PM

You'll have to have a video card, otherwise it won't boot. Keyboards and mice are cheap, so there isn't any point in skipping those. I understand no sound. A server doesn't need it. If you want a mini-computer, then the Shuttle series is good. You add the processor, RAM, HDD, OS, and video card, and you're good to go. If you can find one that supports the VIA C3 processor (Socket 370), you're in great shape, because you don't need a CPU fan. A heatsink would be recommended, but a fan isn't necessary. They have 933MHz & 1000MHz versions, and are quick enough for this kind of thing. I don't know anything about Linux...never used it, so I won't get in to that, because I don't want to mis-inform you.

01-11-2004, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	You'll have to have a video card, otherwise it won't boot. Keyboards and mice are cheap, so there isn't any point in skipping those. I understand no sound. A server doesn't need it. If you want a mini-computer, then the Shuttle series is good. You add the processor, RAM, HDD, OS, and video card, and you're good to go. If you can find one that supports the VIA C3 processor (Socket 370), you're in great shape, because you don't need a CPU fan. A heatsink would be recommended, but a fan isn't necessary. They have 933MHz & 1000MHz versions, and are quick enough for this kind of thing. I don't know anything about Linux...never used it, so I won't get in to that, because I don't want to mis-inform you. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.