[Emc-users] Need a computer (LinuxCNC & Mesa) Advice

2015-09-22 Thread Willy Snow
Hi, I am looking for a computer which works with the Mesa cards (5i25 in particular). This is for professional use. If a higher priced one saves me time, I am all for it. Size is not a big issue. I can use mini ATX or mini ITX. I also may buy more than one. Future availability would save configura

Re: [Emc-users] Need a computer (LinuxCNC & Mesa) Advice

2015-09-22 Thread Jerry Scharf
Bill, If it is for professional use, I would not get a refurb unit. Why take someone else's problem for a few bucks. For the mini(itx,atx) systems, cooling is the biggest issue. They tend to often focus on home media apps, and they want the lowest sound, which means poor thermal management. I's th

Re: [Emc-users] Need a computer (LinuxCNC & Mesa) Advice

2015-09-22 Thread Karlsson & Wang
> If it is for professional use, I would not get a refurb unit. Why take > someone else's problem for a few bucks. For the mini(itx,atx) systems, > cooling is the biggest issue. They tend to often focus on home media apps, > and they want the lowest sound, which means poor thermal management. I's >

Re: [Emc-users] Need a computer (LinuxCNC & Mesa) Advice

2015-09-22 Thread John Thornton
http://linuxcnc.org/index.php/english/forum/18-computer/29147-intel-cpu-on-board-motherboard-suggestion?start=20#62849 On 9/22/2015 11:24 AM, Willy Snow wrote: > Hi, > > I am looking for a computer which works with the Mesa cards (5i25 in > particular). This is for professional use.

Re: [Emc-users] Need a computer (LinuxCNC & Mesa) Advice

2015-09-23 Thread Gregg Eshelman
On 9/22/2015 2:22 PM, Karlsson & Wang wrote: >> If it is for professional use, I would not get a refurb unit. Why take >> someone else's problem for a few bucks. For the mini(itx,atx) systems, >> cooling is the biggest issue. They tend to often focus on home media apps, >> and they want the lowest