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Re: [PLUG] Computer Case recommendations?
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On 8/10/06, Randy Schmidt <x@altorg.com> wrote:
<ihopeidon'tsoundlikeajerk>I think he wanted to BUILD the computer
with his son right?</ihopeidon'tsoundlikeajerk> So a mac mini wouldn't
really be ideal, even though they are small and mighty per cubic inch.
Oh, there's plenty of fun you can have with a Mac Mini -- just getting
it open is entertaining, and then you can upgrade the RAM, disk, and
CPU, and try to get it all together again. Believe it or not, I
needed an extra trip to Home Depot before it was all happy. :)
Thanks,
Aaron
Sorry, this is a horrible response...seeing as how I don't even have a
suggestion besides shooting down someone else's.
On 8/10/06, Aaron Mulder <ammulder@alumni.princeton.edu> wrote:
> Mac Mini? It only has one hard drive and Intel graphics, but it's
> pretty respectible power in a very very tiny case. And, of course,
> you can blow away Mac OS and just put Windows and Linux on it.
>
> Thanks,
> Aaron
>
> On 8/10/06, Daniel.G.Roberts@sanofi-aventis.com
> <Daniel.G.Roberts@sanofi-aventis.com> wrote:
> > Hi All
> >
> > A bit off topic but here goes..
> > I would like to build a new computer with my young son 11. This will be a nice father/son thing also will teach him a bit how all this stuff works..
> > The reason for my query is this..
> > I don't have much desk space and I want to have the computer case take up as little real-estate as possible..Right now I am not sure if I would go with a desktop or tower unit. Depends on how big either might be..
> >
> > Can someone recommend a case and suitable motherboard for the following simple requirements..
> > Dual boot box..Windows and Linux..Preferably two harddrives
> > Mid level gaming box..some type of nvidia
> > I have been looking at something like the Antec Aria that takes baby ATX boards, but that might be underpowered for what I am looking for. Also I am not sure if these are even made anymore.
> > The quieter the case the better!
> > While I am at it..what are your favorite online places for purchasing such equipment!
> >
> > Thanks for any suggestions..
> > Dan
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Randy Schmidt
x@altorg.com
267.334.6833
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