Thin Mini-ITX Platform Enables DIY iMacs

Posted by Soulskill on Tuesday August 7, 2012 @06:40AM from the computer-from-concentrate dept.

crookedvulture writes "Shipments of all-in-one PCs are growing exponentially faster than those for typical desktops. Unfortunately, highly integrated systems like the iMac have traditionally made it difficult to replace or upgrade parts. And forget about assembling an all-in-one for yourself. Now, however, Intel has developed a Thin Mini-ITX platform that allows system builders and end users to put together all-in-one systems with standard parts. This hands-on look at Thin Mini-ITX pieces together an ersatz iMac using off-the-shelf components, and the process is pretty easy. While the end result isn't quite as slick as one of Apple's creations, parts can be swapped out with ease, and the configuration can be tailored to suit one's needs."

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You can't do that! by Anonymous Coward · 2012-08-07 06:44 · Score: 3, Funny

You're advocating violating the OS X EULA!
Heresy!!!
Re:Why? by 91degrees · 2012-08-07 07:10 · Score: 5, Funny

Yeah. Overheating is a problem with fanless macs. Sometimes you can prevent this by flipping it upsidedown from time to time and giving the components at the top time to cool.

This technique is called the Hot Apple Turnover.
Re:Why? by zerro · 2012-08-07 08:05 · Score: 5, Funny

ahh yes - you were holding it wrong!
Re:Why? by Anonymous Coward · 2012-08-07 08:47 · Score: 2, Funny

So, in other words == != =