20 Aug
2007
20 Aug
'07
8:44 a.m.
On 20 Aug 2007, at 11:26, Robert Jonsson wrote:
Hi,
Steve Harris wrote:
I think the ones I worked with might have been EPIA 10000s (1GHz VIA
C3), and I did run JACK on them for kicks. I think it worked but I
don't remember how it was though, and I didn't test the card on any
decent monitors. The onboard sound is generic AC-97 stuff. Some of
the models have slow CPUs and very slow FPUs, so beware of those.
I was using them for an audio-less video installation, so the testing
was just for curiosity.
- Steve
There's also these:
http://mini-itx.com/store/?c=39
I've not worked with that one in particular, but I have with a
larger one. They're really easy to work with as they're
effectively just generic x86 boards. Some of the larger ones are
fanless.
I've been wanting to put together an effrects box with one, but
just don't have the time.
Right. Not so so expensive for such a small form
factor and x86,
still a bit on the steep side.
I did a bit more research and barring the size of the board I'd say
something like the Epia 5000
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/mainboards/motherboards.jsp?
motherboard_id=21
should be a very good choice. Not too complex to finish, onboard
audio,fanless and such. Even a pci slot ;). Quite cheap, around €90.
No idea how capable the soundcard is, but I believe it's tested in
low latency situations atleast?