InorganicMatter
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It will be used in a construction-like environment so it must be very sturdy. Cheap is good, and bells and whistles are not a big issue. I would prefer it be from a reputable company.
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Recommend me a good mATX case
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What exactly are you expecting it to be subjected to?
Even with high end cases, computers aren't that happy about impact or large amounts of dust, high ambient temperatures, etc. Depending on what exactly you expect the requirements may be pretty specialized.
Even with high end cases, computers aren't that happy about impact or large amounts of dust, high ambient temperatures, etc. Depending on what exactly you expect the requirements may be pretty specialized.
InorganicMatter
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You just named about everything the system will be subjected to. The computers are used in chemical refineries. Our techs monitor the valves and leaks out there using a handheld, and at the end of the day use the computer to transfer their data from the handheld back to the home office. The computer is inside of a trailer, but it is still subjected to the heat/abuse of un-computer-savy people. You wouldn't believe the condition of some of the systems we in the IT department recieve for repairs. Right now we are using the old PC Power and Cooling Steel cases, but they have since discontinued making them. We are going to start upgrading the machines we use (P3 800 don't cut it any more), and the mose economical solution we've found is to use a new 915 chipset motherboard that has all the Network, Video and Sound built on. Size is a big issue, as we can't exactly ask for another trailer to keep our junk in. So yeah, it has to be pretty sturdy.ashmedai said:Even with high end cases, computers aren't that happy about impact or large amounts of dust, high ambient temperatures, etc. Depending on what exactly you expect the requirements may be pretty specialized.
The fact that it's just being used to transmit data makes it a bit easier. In that case I'd say just build it cheap as you can, and maybe slap some filters on the fans to cut down on the dust a little. The more extreme you go trying to protect the thing, the more the price will probably go up, and they'll still find a way to break it if they're determined enough.
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ashmedai said:The fact that it's just being used to transmit data makes it a bit easier. In that case I'd say just build it cheap as you can, and maybe slap some filters on the fans to cut down on the dust a little. The more extreme you go trying to protect the thing, the more the price will probably go up, and they'll still find a way to break it if they're determined enough.
I know, I've got the price down to $700, and that gets me a 2.8GHz P4 with 1GB of DDR. I just need a cheap case that is sturdy.
Dear god, that much?
$50ish to $80ish for mobo, $50-$150 for CPU depending on what you NEED, don't need crap for HDD space from what you said so another $50 there, call it $50 for a decent Active PFC PSU, and $20-30 for case. $40 for 512MB memory or $70-80 for a GB if you must (probably not needed, it's just sending data not playing games or anything, hopefully).
How are you getting $700? It's just a remote data terminal right?
$50ish to $80ish for mobo, $50-$150 for CPU depending on what you NEED, don't need crap for HDD space from what you said so another $50 there, call it $50 for a decent Active PFC PSU, and $20-30 for case. $40 for 512MB memory or $70-80 for a GB if you must (probably not needed, it's just sending data not playing games or anything, hopefully).
How are you getting $700? It's just a remote data terminal right?
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Not really, we DO need some beef in them. They do more than transfer data, but I don't know the specifics of the system. I DO know that we need some number-crunching power, and of course we are willing to pay a little extra for a stable system (genuine Intel mobo, good memory brand, decent hard drive). Anyways, I think this is getting a bit off subject. Does such a case exist?
If that's the case just get one with some good solid construction, alot of them tend more towards a bunch of nancy pancy plasticy crap unfortunately. This may be a good one for example, Cooler Master has pretty solid construction and tends to be cheaper among the high quality cases. Lian-Li and Silverstone are also pretty solid but tend to cost more.