Quiet computer

[Frank Reppin]

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David King wrote:
> I am looking for a small computer that is silent or very quiet to sit in
> a home office.
> 
> It will be functioning as a server, and will need space for two
> ethernets (although preferably two ethernets and one wireless card, I
> can rig up a cheap access point instead), and two hard drives (although
> one can be external firewire or USB if necessary). It doesn't need a
> graphics card, although it wouldn't hurt, and here's the hard part: I
> would like it to be at least dual-core.

I use this one (3 ethernets):

  http://shop.tronico.net/pd1100964260.htm?categoryId=0

with 7-CURRENT and I've happily replaced an AMD K6-III 450/384MB Ram
using a 4GB Microdrive ( but thats not even close to dualcore =) ).
[it could have more RAM tbh...]

> I see http://www.tranquilpc-shop.co.uk/, and they are pretty impressive,
> but most of the processors are VIA and don't go up to two cores (unless
> I missed something).
> 
> It's replacing my very aged 350 mhz server, which I've had for so long
> because it's so quiet.

You really need 2 cores then?

How about:

http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/06/21/the_next_generation_of_cool/ ?
(this isn't dualcore as well - but signifcant faster than 350mhz)

HTH,

Frank Reppin

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