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Thin Mini-ITX Platform Enables DIY iMacs

Posted by Soulskill on 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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  1. exponentially faster??! by doti · · Score: 5, Insightful

    are growing exponentially faster than

    you keep using that expression... it does not mean what you think it does

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    factor 966971: 966971
  2. Re:You can't do that! by imamac · · Score: 5, Insightful

    It didn't look like they were talking about installing OS X on it. But, it does use the Intel DH61AG motherboard, which is easily used for a hackintosh.

  3. Re:Why? by 91degrees · · 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.

  4. Re:Why? by zerro · · Score: 5, Funny

    ahh yes - you were holding it wrong!