[plug] Mini-ITX Systems...

[Trevor Phillips]

Has anyone else been inspired to build a system based on the new Mini-ITX 
motherboards? They seem ideal for small PCs, be they routers, servers, or 
media appliances:
   http://www.mini-itx.com/
And for Linux-specific info:
   http://linitx.org/

You can get one of these MoBos with 800MHz CPU for $200-$250 locally. I'm 
considering asking nicely for an old Sun IPX or similar "monitor stand" from 
work and doing a custom case mod.

I'd be interested with any feedback anyone has on sourcing "extras" for such a 
system locally, including:
  - Low-noise ATX PSUs (100->200W) - either internal or external.
  - IDE Laptop HDDs
  - IDE/Flash drives/adapters
  - Slimline CD/DVD-ROM drives

Has anyone actually played with one of these boards yet?

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