[howlndog]

I want to build a PC for music only... something small and simple. All my files are FLAC. I was wondering if the Shuttle K45 with 2gb of ram and a E7200 cpu would suffice (+ suitably sized HDD). Output would be via a s/pdif coaxial PCI card to my Monarchy NM24 DAC and then out from there

All comments appreciated.

 

[panda]

for music you can use an original pentium 200mhz and it'd be fine...

 

[uraflit]

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Originally Posted by panda /img/forum/go_quote.gif for music you can use an original pentium 200mhz and it'd be fine...

yup.

the only thing you need to worry about is blocking the noise the PC makes. and possibly, making sure the spidf output you use is not distorted by electronics inside the computer (which is probably negligible anyways)

GO FOR IT! (connect 4!, lol)

 

[leberserkfury]

How do you block the noise a pc makes? I have about 9 fans for cooling/vent purposes. Do you suggest that I use water cooling instead??

 

[uraflit]

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Originally Posted by leberserkfury /img/forum/go_quote.gif How do you block the noise a pc makes? I have about 9 fans for cooling/vent purposes. Do you suggest that I use water cooling instead??

silentpcreview.com | Everything about Silent / Quiet Computers

and it's not necessary to have tons of fans to cool your computer efficiently. lol.

but of course, if you do heavy, heavy computer gaming, you will most likely need an extra fan or two. for this scenario, a fan controller should be the best of both worlds. turn up high for gaming, turn way low for music listening.

that link i gave you is kinda like headfi, once you start, you cant stop. lol