John Kreno on 13 Jun 2011 10:10:11 -0700


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Re: [PLUG] Computer case


You can, but it requires a PCI riser that is sold as an extra from Chenbro.

 -John

On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 1:08 PM, Julien Vehent <julien@linuxwall.info> wrote:
> What I like from this case is that it really looks professional. That's
> definitely something you can put in a small/medium company.
> I might give it a shot for another setup that has an atom cpu and 4 HD in a
> RAID5.
>
> Can you fit an additionnal PCI network card in it ?
>
>
> On Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:58:37 -0400, John Kreno wrote:
>>
>> I wouldn't trust the user comments 100%, The reason people are most
>> likely having issues with the supply is that it's an open DIN supply,
>> very easy if you loose a screw for it to get wedged between
>> components. I know of three others and then myself who all have this
>> case and have nothing but good things to say about it. I'm using
>> similar hardware to what you are using (Atom 330). This might not be
>> the solution for you, but good luck in your search.
>>
>>  - John
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 12:51 PM, Julien Vehent
>> <julien@linuxwall.info> wrote:
>>>
>>> Nice idea indeed. But:
>>>
>>> 1. Come with a power supply. Not something I want.
>>> 2. user comments....
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811123154&cm_re=chenbro-_-11-123-154-_-Product
>>>
>>>
>>> I've never tried hot swapping sata drives used in a linux soft raid.
>>> Might
>>> be an interesting experience though :)
>>>
>>> On Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:46:28 -0400, John Kreno wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Expensive, But I really think this is the way to go,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811123154&cm_re=chenbro-_-11-123-154-_-Product
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 12:25 PM, Julien Vehent
>>>> <julien@linuxwall.info> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:34:22 -0400, Eric H. Johnson wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Julian,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Check out Mini-box, unless you are looking for a 19" rack mount which
>>>>>> they
>>>>>> do not tend to carry:
>>>>>> http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/sc.8/category.87/.f
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I remember looking at those a while back. I really like the M300 with
>>>>> the
>>>>> LCD display. Any idea how to control that from linux ?
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.mini-box.com/M300-LCD-Enclosure
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Also check out Travla (carried by multiple resellers), which does
>>>>>> offer
>>>>>> 19"
>>>>>> rack mount enclosures although they tend to be a bit above your stated
>>>>>> price
>>>>>> range:
>>>>>> http://www.travla.com/product.php
>>>>>
>>>>> Nice too. From what I see, I will need to bring back my 2 3.5" and get
>>>>> 2
>>>>> 2.5" instead. Oh well....
>>>>>
>>>>> Julien
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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