Coffin Guts

Presenting: "The Coffin"

 

Just finished putting together my new home system.

 

Objective: Computers for my wife and I, and a Windows Home Server to store everything and back everything up. Low power is good, silent is a must.

 

Contents:

 

Server:

Intel DG45ID

1.8Ghz C2D

Scythe Ninja HSF

4GB RAM

3Ware 9650SE-16ML

120GB OCZ Vertex

6x 2TB WD Green

Antec Basiq 550+

 

Wife:

Gigabyte GA-H57M-USB3

Intel 670

8GB RAM

60GB Vertex

Antec Basiq 550+

 

Mine:

Gigabyte GA-H57M-USB3

Intel 670

8GB RAM

2x 120GB Vertex

Antec Basiq 550+

 

Additional bits in the coffin:

Linksys WRT600N Router

Netgear GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch

Vonage POTS adapter

6x Scythe S-Flex 800RPM Fans

3x Antec SpotCool Fans

Powerstrip

Kill-a-Watt

 

All this built into a single case 7 feet tall, 18" wide, and about 9" deep made of Douglas Fir with acoustic panels lining the inside. It also has baffles and air filters top and bottom, with the airflow operating like a chimney. With everything running, power draw is currently 222 watts for the whole thing and it is nearly silent.

Done