[TriLUG] looking for advice for physically small PC for router, dhcpd/named, firewall

[James Brigman]

On Thu, 2007-08-02 at 16:32 -0700, Joseph Mack NA3T wrote:
> I need
> 
> o at least 3 ethernet ports
> 
> o USB connector for backup of configs
> 
> o PS and case (ready to go)
> 
> o pcmcia would be nice for wifi card
> 
> don't need
> 
> o video card

Has anyone mentioned NewEgg? They have a good selection of mini-ITX
motherboards and cases now. The motherboards run about $150-$180. But
they do not have a good selection of well-made mini-ITX cases. 

I use a SilverStone micro-ATX case for basic home computer system. It
uses all standard off-the-shelf components (two internal 3.5" drives,
mATX power supply, two 5.25" front-accessible bays and front-panel USB.)

It's not the smallest available, but it can be much cheaper because it
uses microATX, std. ps and drives. Case cost is about $100 right now.  

JKB