20 cm x 20 cm Mini ITX Computer

[GameMakerThomas]

Okay, so I'm building a tiny mini-ITX computer. The computer when it's done will be housed in a 20 CM x 20 CM custom made case. It will have a built in 6" screen and of course outputs for USB, monitor, PS/2, the usual.

Here are the features I am giving it:

1.2 Ghz Via Processor
256mb RAM
Onboard video/audio
8GB Hard Drive space (compact flash)
Wireless LAN card
Mini combo drive
Integrated 640x480 display
Tiny 20cmx20cm case
Cathodes and LED's and stuff
120W PSU
No fans

I don't know how think it will be yet. Maybe an inch or two.

Obviously it will be running Linux (although it could run Windows - slowly)

Part list:
MOBO - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813181016
Absolutely tiny PSU - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813995001
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820141165
"Hard Drive" - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820208050
CF Adapter - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822998002
Combo Drive - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16827131045
WiFi card - http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16833320104
Screen - http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=205-048


So what do you guys think? The harddrive is a Compact Flash card... But it boots like a normal harddrive.

The total is 600 dollars (400 without the screen)

Pretty cool. Only probably is coming up with that money. Now that I don't have a job, I don't know how to pay for it. Anybody want to invest in a custom made tiny computer?

[Zephik]

Your links ain't workin...

But it sounds cool. Any theme in mind or just going for that "custom" look?

^^^ Links Fixed for anyone else that is having my problem ^^^

Mobo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813181016
PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813995001
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820141165
"HDD" - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820208050
CF Adapter - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822998002
Optical Drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827131045
PCI2.2 - WiFi http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833320104

What is PCI2.2? I've never heard of that...

[patthemodder]

that sounds awsome, small and portable so you can take it with you

[DaveW]

Anybody want to invest in a custom made tiny computer?

ROFL! If that ever works out, let me know. I'll quit my job.

-Dave

[m4gnum]

It might seem like a cool idea to have a tiny computer, but they really are under powered for most a lot of things. Especially if you're used to using a decent spec machine most of the time. The tardis used a mini-itx board, I ripped it out last week and wondering what I can put it into next.

[GameMakerThomas]

This computer wasn't designed for practical use. It was designed to go "Hey, I built a tiny computer. Isn't that cool?"

[Dem Pyros]

dude, just buy a mac mini, paint it and slap on a sticker and say you made it

[DaveW]

dude, just buy a mac mini, paint it and slap on a sticker and say you made it

C'mon, if the guys wants to make a little computer, don't knock him.

Good luck with this dude. It's sounding like one of the smallest complete computers i've ever heard of, never heard someone booting linux from a compact flash to save space. Don't even know what you're going to see on a 6" screen. But good luck.

-Dave

[GameMakerThomas]

The flash drive is quite interesting... It boots like a normal hard drive. However using a swap file Linux will kill it quickly.

The 6" inch screen is 640x480. not too practical but you can hook the comp up to a TV or monitor.

[Zephik]

The flash drive is quite interesting... It boots like a normal hard drive. However using a swap file Linux will kill it quickly.

The 6" inch screen is 640x480. not too practical but you can hook the comp up to a TV or monitor.

That is crazy... you'll have like the smallest hard drive around! lol

That is true, I often hook up my computers to my TV using my GPU card. It looks like your mobo is ready-to-go with S-Video so that is pretty freaking sweet!

C'mon, if the guys wants to make a little computer, don't knock him.

Good luck with this dude. It's sounding like one of the smallest complete computers i've ever heard of, never heard someone booting linux from a compact flash to save space. Don't even know what you're going to see on a 6" screen. But good luck.

-Dave

I agree with Dave. If this is something you want to do man, then go for it! It would be really cool to see for sure.

I too want to make a tiny computer someday. I have this old Risk box that is made of wood that is the perfect size for a MiniITX PC. It's just such a cool concept to have a ultra small computer, I can totally understand your want to do this.

Good Luck!