Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-07-01 Thread Peter Bowen
I especially like that he used insulation and foam to cover every intake or exhaust possibility. I seriously laughed out loud when I saw it. -Peter Matt Nelson wrote: Nice Peter. All I can say is WOW. On Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 2:39 PM, peter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I find that this is

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-07-01 Thread Matt Nelson
Nice Peter. All I can say is WOW. On Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 2:39 PM, peter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I find that this is a good way to go... > > http://thedailywtf.com/Articles/Silent-But-Deadly.aspx > > It gets really quiet over time. (sarcasm hand is up) > > -Peter > > > > > > /* > PLUG: htt

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-07-01 Thread peter
I find that this is a good way to go... http://thedailywtf.com/Articles/Silent-But-Deadly.aspx It gets really quiet over time. (sarcasm hand is up) -Peter /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-07-01 Thread Garth Hill
Charles Curley wrote: I guess it depends on what you're developing. I wouldn't want to recompile the entire Linux kernel on it; too slow. That's my main concern. But if you're developing for embedded applications, you can use it for a dev machine, then build the board that's in the thing into you

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-07-01 Thread Charles Curley
On Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 07:54:05AM -0600, Matt Nelson wrote: > I really like the idea of shelling into a dev box, then I can put my main > machine to sleep when it is not in use, however I have to have the ability > to have DVI out and to play .x264 video which may be a stretch for the No DVI on t

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-07-01 Thread Matt Nelson
I really like the idea of shelling into a dev box, then I can put my main machine to sleep when it is not in use, however I have to have the ability to have DVI out and to play .x264 video which may be a stretch for the processor, and more then likely for the video card? Any thoughts? On Tue, Jul

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-06-30 Thread John M. Anderson
On Sat, 2008-06-28 at 15:30 -0600, Matt Nelson wrote: > I have a computer case that is made of Plexiglas. Well the corner of it > cracked and now there is a gaping hole that my boy thinks is fun to throw > golf balls into. I need to get a new case and thought I would mail the list > and see if an

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-06-30 Thread Garth Hill
Charles Curley wrote: Very nice. I have two in service, one as a firewall/router, the other providing other network services. I wouldn't use it as a dev box. I might use it as a smart terminal or web browsing box, though. I'm thinking about fitting one out with a power supply and display for a ca

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-06-29 Thread justin
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 6:53 PM, Garth Hill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'd recommend the Cooler Master Centurion: > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1689068 +1 for cooler master centurions. nice rolled edge construction, good ventilation, doesn't look like a spaceship. or

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-06-29 Thread Alex Esplin
+1 for anything Antec. I've built boxen on several of their cases and liked them all a lot. -- Alex Esplin /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-06-29 Thread Charles Curley
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 09:01:14PM -0600, Garth Hill wrote: > >> Of course, if you really want quiet, http://www.fit-pc.com/new/ > I recently built a dev box using a Shuttle barebones. It has more guts > than the Fit PC and claims 35w idle / 55w load. The Fit claims > 3-5w--does that seem rea

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-06-28 Thread Tom Hanks
I have a full tower case, all metal. Won't break or even chip. I'd like to see your kid poke anything into this case! On a serious note, not a case officianado but I get great cases through PCDiscounters in Orem. Matt Orr there knows a lot about which cases are good etc... THIS IS NOT

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-06-28 Thread Matt Nelson
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 7:05 PM, Hans Fugal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Duct tape, man. Or maybe some saran wrap and hot glue. That could be fun. On my kid, or on the case? :-) > > > Matt Nelson wrote: > >> I have a computer case that is made of Plexiglas. Well the corner of it >> cracked an

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-06-28 Thread Garth Hill
Of course, if you really want quiet, http://www.fit-pc.com/new/ I recently built a dev box using a Shuttle barebones. It has more guts than the Fit PC and claims 35w idle / 55w load. The Fit claims 3-5w--does that seem reasonable to you? I put a Western Digital GP (Green) drive in it, and t

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-06-28 Thread Hans Fugal
Duct tape, man. Or maybe some saran wrap and hot glue. That could be fun. Matt Nelson wrote: I have a computer case that is made of Plexiglas. Well the corner of it cracked and now there is a gaping hole that my boy thinks is fun to throw golf balls into. I need to get a new case and thought I

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-06-28 Thread Charles Curley
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 03:30:58PM -0600, Matt Nelson wrote: > I have a computer case that is made of Plexiglas. Well the corner of it > cracked and now there is a gaping hole that my boy thinks is fun to throw > golf balls into. I need to get a new case and thought I would mail the list > and se

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-06-28 Thread Garth Hill
I'd recommend the Cooler Master Centurion: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1689068 I've used this case and here is what I like: - very sturdy, wire mesh on front is solid - cools well as the entire front is wire mesh backed by foam - pretty cool and quiet - cheap ($50 w/o

Re: Computer case recommendations

2008-06-28 Thread Shane Hathaway
Matt Nelson wrote: I have a computer case that is made of Plexiglas. Well the corner of it cracked and now there is a gaping hole that my boy thinks is fun to throw golf balls into. I need to get a new case and thought I would mail the list and see if any of you have a good recommendation of a

Computer case recommendations

2008-06-28 Thread Matt Nelson
I have a computer case that is made of Plexiglas. Well the corner of it cracked and now there is a gaping hole that my boy thinks is fun to throw golf balls into. I need to get a new case and thought I would mail the list and see if any of you have a good recommendation of a decent case. Since I