On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 09:04:40 -0400, Jim Dibb [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
I run a 1.6 GHz or so toshiba satellite laptop running linux. The screen
is
always closed. It's in my basement so noise is not an issue. I run an
external 80GB drive in a maddog usb 2.0 case. They share an apc 350 ups.
Via Epia 5000 (fanless 500MHz)
Seagate 250GB
DC-DC power supply /w external AC-DC brick
stuffed into a custom made plexi chassi hidden behind my sofa,
running Trustix Secure Linux and doubles as smtp/imap/http/mysql/slimserver-box.
might be a tad slow during scanning, but it's SILENT!
rgds
okay so be it. i thought this thread might be useful for those who is
trying to build small silent server like me. Folks, write down your
slimbox detail specification or even picture is better. you could
practically write down anything including placement, cases, how do you
overcome noises, heat
I run a 1.6 GHz or so toshibasatellite laptop running linux. The screen is always closed. It's in my basement so noise is not an issue. I run an external 80GB drive in a maddog usb 2.0 case. Theysharean apc 350 ups.
Itdoesn't have to be silent if you put it in the right place. With ethernet and
My SlimServer is also my main desktop:
- Athlon 64 X2 4600+
- Scythe SCNJ-1000 heatsink
- Yate Loon D12SL-12 fan in top of case; speed-controlled via motherboard
- GeForce 7800GT
- Zalman ZM80D-HP / ZM80D-IK1 heatsink
- Yate Loon D12SL-12 fan, blowing across heatsink; wired to 5 volts
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