Daniel.G.Roberts on 10 Aug 2006 14:51:05 -0000


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RE: [PLUG] Computer Case recommendations?


Yeah..I want my son to really experience how complicated it is to build his own computer..have the reward of doing so and as well appreciate the effort I currently put in having our family computer up and running as well..
He will have to build his own and install all the software and stuff.
Or course I will help out but he is going to run the show..
Dan

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Subject: Re: [PLUG] Computer Case recommendations?


<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.

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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