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Building a mini PC with DVI out

 
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rocklee



Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:39 pm    Post subject: Building a mini PC with DVI out Reply with quote

Can someone help me configure a mini PC with DVI out capabilities (network, usb etc).

I'd like to see if anyone can build one for less than 450,000 won.
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cubanlord



Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Location: In Japan!

PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

easy enough. What do you mean by "mini"?

In regards to DVI and the price you want, get the cheapest video card with dvi out.

I need to know what mini means first.
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rocklee



Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Like Mini mac size.
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Bulsajo



Joined: 16 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are there any motherboards with onboard graphics and which support DVI?
I think you can't get around needing a video card for DVI, can you?
Which would make your pc Shuttle-sized at least, nothing as small as a mini mac...
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cubanlord



Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Location: In Japan!

PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bulsajo wrote:
Are there any motherboards with onboard graphics and which support DVI?
I think you can't get around needing a video card for DVI, can you?
Which would make your pc Shuttle-sized at least, nothing as small as a mini mac...


right...that's why i didn't understand the whole "mini" thing. I do not know of a Motherboard that is made with a DVI out.
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Demophobe



Joined: 17 May 2004

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote



~ Full Featured Small PC in the Palm of your Hand
~ POWERFUL PENTIUM 4 up to 3.2GHz with 800MHz FSB
~ Fully support Intel Hyper Threading Technology
~ 2D/3D AGP VIDEO w/16x9 Capability
~ LAN, USB, Firewire, Audio, Serial, Video - All On Board
~ Rugged Extruded Aluminium Chassis - takes Vibration, Shock & Heat
~ Built-in CD-ROM or optional DVD or CD/RW
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Bulsajo



Joined: 16 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Am I missing something?
It doesn't say anything about having a DVI port...



" - 1x DB-15 pin VGA"
http://www.stealthcomputer.com/littlepc_p4_401X.htm

Nice little PC though!

But the price, a little less than nice, IMO:

http://www.stealthcomputer.com/pricelists/littlepc_p4pricelist.htm
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Demophobe



Joined: 17 May 2004

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah...I was off base on the DVI thing. I guess it was a knee-jerk response to the Macaddicts and their minimac stuff. Wink

The price...yeah...makes one want to get out the tinsnips and buy a sheet of aluminum...
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rocklee



Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Demophobe wrote:


~ Full Featured Small PC in the Palm of your Hand
~ POWERFUL PENTIUM 4 up to 3.2GHz with 800MHz FSB
~ Fully support Intel Hyper Threading Technology
~ 2D/3D AGP VIDEO w/16x9 Capability
~ LAN, USB, Firewire, Audio, Serial, Video - All On Board
~ Rugged Extruded Aluminium Chassis - takes Vibration, Shock & Heat
~ Built-in CD-ROM or optional DVD or CD/RW


Thanks for that, someone knows his stuff Wink

Although there probably aren't any ready made mini PCs (or shuttle-size) with built-in DVI, I believe there are some motherboards out there that do.

Really want to build that TV/movie viewing system with my 30".
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the_beaver



Joined: 15 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

rocklee wrote:
Although there probably aren't any ready made mini PCs (or shuttle-size) with built-in DVI, I believe there are some motherboards out there that do.

Really want to build that TV/movie viewing system with my 30".


There are some. I just don't know if they're in your price range.
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Demophobe



Joined: 17 May 2004

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is one.




$780US

Pandora Specifications

Processor

Socket M 479 (Support Intel Yonah Dual Core CPU)

533/677 FSB

Chipset Intel 945GM + ICH7M-DH

System Memory SODIMM, DDR2 x 1

1.0GB Max 533/677

VGA Intel 945GM onDIE

TV Out 1 x DVI or D-Sub

1 x Multi-TV
(Composite + S-Video + YPbPr)

PCI 1 x Internal Mini PCI

Audio AC97 5.1 CH
1 x Line-In
1 x Line-Out
1 x Mic-In
1 x Built-in Speaker
1 x S/PDIF Optical Out

Network Intel 10/100/1000 Mbps

S-ATA Connecctor 1 x Internal SATA

USB 2.0
2 (Rear)

IEEE 1394 1 (Rear, 6 pins)

Power Supply 65W (19V, 3.5A) Adapter
110 / 240 AC Auto sensing

Dimensions (WxHxD) 6.5" x 1.97" x 6.5"
165 x 50 x 165 mm
Weight 1.49kg / 3 pound (N.W.)
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rocklee



Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, can't quite beat 450,000 won but that's not bad for playing some minor games on.
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Bulsajo



Joined: 16 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Demophobe wrote:
Here is one.

Ooooh, sweet. I need to buy a small footprint pc for the new business, I was thinking of a shuttle, but I my just go for one of those instead!
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rocklee



Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 7:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OK I found my solution and it will cost me around 450,000 won with TV tuner and 300GB hard drive! I tried comparing to a Mac mini but mini didn't have TV tuner, had a smaller HD (only 60GB) and its remote isn't extensive enough. Plus the mini cost a minimum of 660,000 won.

Stay tuned Very Happy Wink
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