He writes, "This is my build log for my server in an Ikea breadbox. Photos and descriptions are available here.
Unfortunately I don't remember the name of the breabox but the computer specs are:
Motherboard: VIA EPIA ML6000EA.
Memory: 512 mb.
HD: 160 gb.
Powerspply: Morex Powerkit 80W.
OS: Ubuntu.
It's a server I use for hosting blogs and stuff and it's running 24/7."
Updated! February 23, 2009
Lezziter and Manche's Emu server
They recently built a webserver in an Ikea Emu box.
"The goal was to create a small, silent machine that is easy to move around. Specifications below.
- Motherboard: INTEL D945GCLF
- Memory: 1GB 800MHz DDR2
- HDD: 250GB WD SE16
- PSU: FSP200-50SNV
- Case: Modded Emu box from Ikea
See more of the Emu box server.
That is such a neat idea. I have the exakt same breadbox but haven't used it in years. I might give this a try!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a clever idea.
ReplyDeleteIt would look great in one of their stainless steel bread bins, such as Ordning, too.
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
building a computer inside a plastic case is always a bad idea because of static buildup. A metal case provides an opportunity for the static to run to earth but plastic will just insulate it and store it up eventually causing all kinds of problems.
ReplyDeletelook s good what fun
ReplyDeleteIsnt´t the heat a problem? I thinking about melting... I really like the Idea. The couple not ugly cases out there are always incredibly expensive...
ReplyDeleteThanks
what is ubuntu? where can i get it
ReplyDeleteUbuntu is one click away on google, you know ...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ubuntu.com/
This is a neat idea, but please beware that the plastic might not be able to take the "heat" and may catch fire... or something.. just know that the professional servers are builded with proper plastic case. :)
ReplyDeleteIt runs pretty good, and I'm hosting my blog there right now.
ReplyDeleteRunning 24/7. Hate to think that it might make your apartment 'toast'!
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm glad to see that so many of you like it. Many seem to be concerned about the heat but no need to worry. It has been running since late 2005 and the heat of the hard drive is quite steady at 37-40 degrees celsius.
ReplyDeletepeople seem to forget the original imac was housed in plastic as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm desperately looking for a new breadbin of the same kind, a Reda from Ikea! Please help! You will be rewarded!
ReplyDeleteRead more here (in swedish): http://jonk.pirateboy.net/blog/2009/04/21/brodburk-sokes-reda-brodlada-fran-ikea-narmre-bestamt/