ClusterMania
07-11-2002, 11:14 PM
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/computing/5a98.shtml
They should make servers this small. 1000 would fit inside a full cabinet and this is more powerful than allot of servers being offered.
The latest version of the Mini-PC has a bit more horsepower than its predecessors, having been upgraded to a 1.2Ghz Pentium 3, with 512MB of PC133 Ram and a 30 Gig hard drive. FireWire support has also been added for high-bandwidth peripherals, making these a great portable storage solution for hours of digital video!
RobTheGolfer
07-12-2002, 12:44 AM
I've been looking at those for a while. They seem pretty cool. :cool:
porcupine
07-12-2002, 01:03 AM
Only problem would be it'd be like running a laptop with the screen closed under your pillow in your bed.... Those would cook after a few days of 24/7 processing and operations.
Although if i'm ever wealthy enough to afford one of those, they'd make a great portable pc solution :)
ClusterMania
07-12-2002, 07:32 AM
Maybe if someone took the idea and punched more holes on the top and made case with aluminum. As long as the data center is cool it might work out.
cedwards
07-12-2002, 07:45 AM
yeah i agree its cool but will overheat most likely. Very cool looking though.
IceBlaZe
07-12-2002, 08:01 PM
If you cool it, it won't warm up.
Just construct a box of water cooling in the size of the Capuccino comp and use it, that should keep it cooled pretty well in a cool environment.
CRego3D
07-12-2002, 09:00 PM
They do make servers that small .. it's called "Blades" ;)
RackNine
07-12-2002, 09:11 PM
Just construct a box of water cooling in the size of the Capuccino comp and use it, that should keep it cooled pretty well in a cool environment.Water cooling in a datacentre? :eek:
My biggest concern wouldn't be heat. If one of those little guys died you'll likely have to replace the whole unit since it's 100% proprietary. $2500 if the ethernet port's fried isn't my cup of tea.
-Matt
RobTheGolfer
07-12-2002, 09:33 PM
They only cost 1000 dollars. It is any more expensive then your average home computer. :stickout
Neo3Net
07-12-2002, 10:11 PM
I think he was trying to say that, since all the parts are custom by the company. It would be hard to find a single part if something broke such as a ethernet card.
The Prohacker
07-12-2002, 10:16 PM
Yeah... For a grand a pop, I'd just invest in a typical blade setup....
Would run several times better and prolly be cheaper :D
iamdave
07-12-2002, 11:56 PM
It's at a pretty good price.
