El Torrente

Key features

Intel CPU Scratch Build Custom Paint Job Small Form Factor

The build

Dual nics for Network address translation (NAT).

System specs

CPU
Intel Atom 230 @ 1.6 GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-GC230D
RAM
1 GB Crucial Ballistix PC-6400
GPU
Intel GMA 950 (integrated)
Storage
250 GB Samsung SpinPoint M5S
PSU
PicoPSU 90 W
Network
Realtek 8101E NIC

Performed mods

Homemade Mini-ITX, Socket A cooler @ North Bridge, Paint Metallic Black, Mesh glued with super glue.

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7 Comments on El Torrente

#1
steelkane
Awesome little build,, great job on the homemade case. Nice post.
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#3
crtecha
Look at that little feller :) awesome build whats the dimensions of that case?
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#4
kian
Thanks guys :)
crtechaLook at that little feller :) awesome build whats the dimensions of that case?
Case dimension: (W)195 X (H)110 x (D)200 mm
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#5
Conflict0s
Really nice, I would love to see how you are powering that thing. Maybe more pictures? :D
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#6
kian
Conflict0sReally nice, I would love to see how you are powering that thing. Maybe more pictures? :D
Thanks !

More pictures @ "Worklog" link.
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#7
Conflict0s
Wow, Now that I have looked at your Work log, I love it even more, especially with that 24pin PCB thing you did. I am wanting to build a similar system myself, but i need a board with DVI out.
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