Low powered computing on the cheap

[I.R.A]_FBi · Aug 7, 2008

Im about to move and my power consumption has now fallen under scrutiny.

Im considering getting rid of my secondary rig and getting one of these

How cheap are ITX cases?

[I.R.A]_FBi · Aug 7, 2008

Do these boards support boot from usb?

If so the case doesnt need to have a cd drive space but it should be able to hold a 3.5 hard drive

ktr · Aug 7, 2008

First of all, don't get the D201GLY2, get the newer D945GCLF.

ITX cases are not so cheap. They cost around $70+ with PSU (i say a rip off for how much material they use

). Newegg has a few itx cases, but i recommend googling around for better deals/cases...such as http://www.logicsupply.com/

[I.R.A]_FBi · Aug 7, 2008

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-MacsTek-Min...92|39:1|66:2|65:12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318

ktr · Aug 7, 2008

[I.R.A]_FBi said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-MacsTek-Min...92|39:1|66:2|65:12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318

not bad...even comes with a FSP psu, which is a very good company.

[I.R.A]_FBi · Aug 7, 2008

heard the 945 is very thirsty .. is the extra power worth it

Fitseries3 · Aug 7, 2008

there is a few mini itx boards that have 775 sockets and 16x pci-e slots if that suits your needs. im guessing not though seeing how you want low power. however.... the 45nm chips are all pretty low power if you dont OC and keep all the cpu features turned on. the 4k ati cards also have a throttling feature that saves a ton of power in 2d mode but still allows full kick ass 3d unlike the onboard of most itx boards.

ktr · Aug 7, 2008

[I.R.A]_FBi said:
heard the 945 is very thirsty .. is the extra power worth it

Actually, the sis662 is more thirsty, as well as the Celeron compared to the atom. The D201GLY2 produces 20w more heat than the newer D945GCLF.

Celeron 220 - 19w TDP
Atom 230 - 4w TDP
Sis 662 - 31w TDP
945GC - 23w TDP

Most reviews for the D201GLY2 saws it uses about 45-50w of electricity

while the D945GCLF uses 35-40w electricity

[I.R.A]_FBi · Aug 7, 2008

thanks

[I.R.A]_FBi · Aug 7, 2008

anyone else?

FatForester · Aug 7, 2008

+1 on the D945GCLF. If you don't want to sacrifice performance you could grab a 45nm or e2xx0 and try to undervolt it, but that'd be spending a lot more money which would defeat the purpose.

Fitseries3 · Aug 7, 2008

like i said... i've seen one that is pretty new and has the g33 chipset that is far better then the ones you have been looking at. i cant seem to find it now though. my local microcenter sells them every once in a while.

[I.R.A]_FBi · Aug 7, 2008

how much do they go for?

Fitseries3 · Aug 7, 2008

i believe they sell for like $120-$140 at MC. im still trying to find them though. i've gotta run to MC today so hopefully i can find out for ya.

[I.R.A]_FBi · Aug 7, 2008

I think its a bit out of budget as i have a few other thing dealing with as u know

[I.R.A]_FBi · Aug 8, 2008

saw them todat fit?

Fitseries3 · Aug 8, 2008

none in stock and they have no idea on the arrive time. $139.99 + tax and shipping though.

intel g33 itx board
16x pci-e slot
2x ddr2 slots
7.1ch hd audio w/opt & coax out
gbe 10/100/1000
onboard video
775 socket

Fitseries3 · Aug 8, 2008

and.... i found this...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1050640

^^^ i'd DEFINITELY get that for sure.

[I.R.A]_FBi · Aug 8, 2008

definately over budget and over power consumption

Fitseries3 · Aug 8, 2008

aw come on.. thats a sick ass board for the size.

[I.R.A]_FBi · Aug 8, 2008

i know, its jsut that i have a lot of things going no right now

this
my psu is dead
plus my e6400 has been sold and i need to get a replacement chip

i want to go quad, which is more motivation to have an energy efficient rig for browsing ... electric bills in ja are stunning

Fitseries3 · Aug 8, 2008

get that board, an e7200/e8400/e8200, and a single 2gig stick of ram. use the stock intel cooler and you can get away with a 200watt psu.

cost on the other hand... prolly over budget.... but thats how i roll.

[I.R.A]_FBi · Aug 8, 2008

i want to go quad for my main rig, which is more motivation to have an energy efficient rig for browsing ... electric bills in Jamaica are stunning.

Fitseries3 · Aug 8, 2008

change all your light bulbs to the new fluorescent 13w ones. my bill is $40 lower a month and we leave the lights on all the time and the AC runs NON STOP. my bill is $51 a month in the summer.

[I.R.A]_FBi · Aug 8, 2008

Ive done that and i have no a/c

Processor	C2Q6600 @ 1.6 GHz
Motherboard	Anus PQ5
Cooling	ACFPro
Memory	GEiL2 x 1 GB PC2 6400
Video Card(s)	MSi 4830 (RIP)
Storage	Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320 GB Perpendicular Recording
Display(s)	Dell 17'
Case	El Cheepo
Audio Device(s)	7.1 Onboard
Power Supply	Corsair TX750
Software	MCE2K5

Processor	C2Q6600 @ 1.6 GHz
Motherboard	Anus PQ5
Cooling	ACFPro
Memory	GEiL2 x 1 GB PC2 6400
Video Card(s)	MSi 4830 (RIP)
Storage	Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320 GB Perpendicular Recording
Display(s)	Dell 17'
Case	El Cheepo
Audio Device(s)	7.1 Onboard
Power Supply	Corsair TX750
Software	MCE2K5

Processor	C2Q6600 @ 1.6 GHz
Motherboard	Anus PQ5
Cooling	ACFPro
Memory	GEiL2 x 1 GB PC2 6400
Video Card(s)	MSi 4830 (RIP)
Storage	Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320 GB Perpendicular Recording
Display(s)	Dell 17'
Case	El Cheepo
Audio Device(s)	7.1 Onboard
Power Supply	Corsair TX750
Software	MCE2K5

Processor	C2Q6600 @ 1.6 GHz
Motherboard	Anus PQ5
Cooling	ACFPro
Memory	GEiL2 x 1 GB PC2 6400
Video Card(s)	MSi 4830 (RIP)
Storage	Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320 GB Perpendicular Recording
Display(s)	Dell 17'
Case	El Cheepo
Audio Device(s)	7.1 Onboard
Power Supply	Corsair TX750
Software	MCE2K5

Processor	C2Q6600 @ 1.6 GHz
Motherboard	Anus PQ5
Cooling	ACFPro
Memory	GEiL2 x 1 GB PC2 6400
Video Card(s)	MSi 4830 (RIP)
Storage	Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320 GB Perpendicular Recording
Display(s)	Dell 17'
Case	El Cheepo
Audio Device(s)	7.1 Onboard
Power Supply	Corsair TX750
Software	MCE2K5

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Processor	Intel e2180 2.0ghz @ 2.8ghz w/ stock volts
Motherboard	ASUS P5K-e Wifi-AP
Cooling	Zalman 9500 w/ AS5
Memory	G.Skill Black PI's DDR2 @ 896MHz 4-4-4-12 1.9v
Video Card(s)	EVGA 8800GT w/ Zalman VF-900
Storage	2x Crucial C300 64GB, Samsung F3 2TB & 1TB, F1 1TB & 750GB
Display(s)	ASUS VW246H 24" 16:9
Case	Ultra / Chieftec Black Tower
Audio Device(s)	X-fi XtremeMusic -> Z-5300e's
Power Supply	PCP&C 610 Silencer
Software	Windows 7 x64