2700L2D-MxPC
Specifications
Atom D2700 (2.13GHz, 2cores/4threads)
HD Graphics 3600 (aka PowerVR SGX545)
Intel NM10 chipset
2x DIMM Slots for DDR3 1066/800 (up to 8GB)
x1 PCIe (ultra-low profile, moddable to fit a 3rd NIC)
2x SATA 3.0Gb/s
Realtek ALC662 Audio
2x Broadcom 57788 (1GbE)
1x 2.5" bay [moddable to two]
The 2700L2D-MxPC can be found for $130-150 and it may go under different names like OEM Production, Polywell, Giada, etc . (I got the last one on Newegg! :p) This is an excellent price on a mITX system. A dual-NIC, solid-cap, 2.13GHz Atom motherboad costs around $130-150 standalone. Then you throw in the onboard PSU, quality 60w adapter, and decent case.... you got yourself a deal!
There is a known limitation.... Intel/PowerVR have only provided a Win7/8 32-bit GPU driver and will probably never provide any other video card drivers. I have installed Untangle 32-bit without issue but have not attempted the 64-bit version.
Lots of pics here: http://www.overclock.net/t/1292544/2...m-review/0_100
12v power, VGA, HDMI, Dual NICs, 2x USB3.0, 4xUSB2.0, Audio, KB/Mouse
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There's a x1 PCIe slot. It is unusable in the stock design. However, it might be usable with some modding which I will go into later. There are a decent number of additional ports like LVDS and audio. The heatsink is decently large. As for cleareance, there is about 22mm of room between the heatsink and case panel. That means a standard 80x25mm fan will not fit.
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Also notice that they used all solid capacitors. They spent a little extra to increase the build quality which is great. This unit is designed for OEM installation and product usage so they are building at 24/7/365 usage.
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The CPU (left) and chipset (right) exposed. You can see 6 screw holes here. The heatsink is secured through the outer four holes in the corners.
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Make sure to use the proper screwdriver to remove the heatsink screws! The head angle is greater than usual and they used some threadlocker to secure them. Do not strip your screws!
Ewwwww.... thermal pads! I replace the CPU's pad with some thermal paste and ensured it would contact. I did not and would not recommend replacing the chipset's thermaal pad though. The chipset is slightly lower than the CPU and probaly does require the thermal pad as a gap filler.
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A 60w AC-DC adapter from Channel Well Technology. They are better known as CWT and well-respected OEM for Corsair and Antec. A good sign this power brick is not some back of a van unit. I will get power consumption numbers once my unit is up and running.
Fully assembled. I used a 6" SATA cable instead of the provided 16" one. The USB and front panel cables are tucked under the motherboard. A possible mod would be turning the HDD 90-degrees on the bracket (you would have to drill your own screw holes). You could secure the HDD with just two screws and have space for another HDD. However, airflow would be restricted.
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I found that very low-profile NICs (1/3 height) WILL fit in the PCIe slot. Some examples of the form factor (not sure about compatibility other than the VIA works):
Syba SY-PEX24003 (VIA Velocity VT6122): http://www.sybausa.com/productInfo.php?iid=482
Masscool PCE-N501: http://www.masscool.com/product_deta...?pid=138&id=85
StarTech PEX100S (Realtek RTL8101E): http://www.startech.com/Networking-I...t-Card~PEX100S
StarTech ST1000SPEX (Realtek RTL8111DL): http://www.startech.com/Networking-I...ard~ST1000SPEX
Sonnet GE1000LA-E: http://sonnettech.com/product/prestogigpciepro.html
NETIS AD-1103 (Realtek RTL8168B): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1040CE4864
Used a Dremel to expand the existing serial port to fit an RJ45 port and LED indicators:
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Specifications
Atom D2700 (2.13GHz, 2cores/4threads)
HD Graphics 3600 (aka PowerVR SGX545)
Intel NM10 chipset
2x DIMM Slots for DDR3 1066/800 (up to 8GB)
x1 PCIe (ultra-low profile, moddable to fit a 3rd NIC)
2x SATA 3.0Gb/s
Realtek ALC662 Audio
2x Broadcom 57788 (1GbE)
1x 2.5" bay [moddable to two]
The 2700L2D-MxPC can be found for $130-150 and it may go under different names like OEM Production, Polywell, Giada, etc . (I got the last one on Newegg! :p) This is an excellent price on a mITX system. A dual-NIC, solid-cap, 2.13GHz Atom motherboad costs around $130-150 standalone. Then you throw in the onboard PSU, quality 60w adapter, and decent case.... you got yourself a deal!
There is a known limitation.... Intel/PowerVR have only provided a Win7/8 32-bit GPU driver and will probably never provide any other video card drivers. I have installed Untangle 32-bit without issue but have not attempted the 64-bit version.
Lots of pics here: http://www.overclock.net/t/1292544/2...m-review/0_100
12v power, VGA, HDMI, Dual NICs, 2x USB3.0, 4xUSB2.0, Audio, KB/Mouse
There's a x1 PCIe slot. It is unusable in the stock design. However, it might be usable with some modding which I will go into later. There are a decent number of additional ports like LVDS and audio. The heatsink is decently large. As for cleareance, there is about 22mm of room between the heatsink and case panel. That means a standard 80x25mm fan will not fit.
Also notice that they used all solid capacitors. They spent a little extra to increase the build quality which is great. This unit is designed for OEM installation and product usage so they are building at 24/7/365 usage.
The CPU (left) and chipset (right) exposed. You can see 6 screw holes here. The heatsink is secured through the outer four holes in the corners.
Make sure to use the proper screwdriver to remove the heatsink screws! The head angle is greater than usual and they used some threadlocker to secure them. Do not strip your screws!
Ewwwww.... thermal pads! I replace the CPU's pad with some thermal paste and ensured it would contact. I did not and would not recommend replacing the chipset's thermaal pad though. The chipset is slightly lower than the CPU and probaly does require the thermal pad as a gap filler.
A 60w AC-DC adapter from Channel Well Technology. They are better known as CWT and well-respected OEM for Corsair and Antec. A good sign this power brick is not some back of a van unit. I will get power consumption numbers once my unit is up and running.
Fully assembled. I used a 6" SATA cable instead of the provided 16" one. The USB and front panel cables are tucked under the motherboard. A possible mod would be turning the HDD 90-degrees on the bracket (you would have to drill your own screw holes). You could secure the HDD with just two screws and have space for another HDD. However, airflow would be restricted.
I found that very low-profile NICs (1/3 height) WILL fit in the PCIe slot. Some examples of the form factor (not sure about compatibility other than the VIA works):
Syba SY-PEX24003 (VIA Velocity VT6122): http://www.sybausa.com/productInfo.php?iid=482
Masscool PCE-N501: http://www.masscool.com/product_deta...?pid=138&id=85
StarTech PEX100S (Realtek RTL8101E): http://www.startech.com/Networking-I...t-Card~PEX100S
StarTech ST1000SPEX (Realtek RTL8111DL): http://www.startech.com/Networking-I...ard~ST1000SPEX
Sonnet GE1000LA-E: http://sonnettech.com/product/prestogigpciepro.html
NETIS AD-1103 (Realtek RTL8168B): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1040CE4864
Used a Dremel to expand the existing serial port to fit an RJ45 port and LED indicators: