Tiny PC

[vidblue]

Hello,

Looking for suggestions for a Tiny PC branded or unbranded one.

I would like to have Intel processors with Virtualization support, atleast 32GB RAM and 2x1GB ethernet ports and SSD

Thanks

[redwudz]

I wouldn't try to find a 'Tiny PC'. How about just a Micro ATX motherboard and a small case? And what's the 32GB for?
The rest of your specifications would be common to a fair number of of Micro ATX MBs. You could also add a second Ethernet card if the MB didn't have that.

What would be helpful for our members is what you plan to use this PC for and then we may be able to give more useful advice.

[usually_quiet]

I don't recall seeing any tiny bare-bones or pre-built systems with dual Ethernet ports. I have see a few Mini-ITX motherboards with dual Ethernet ports which support 32 GB of RAM. This is one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157669 Mini-ITX motherboards have only two RAM slots, so you would need a 2x16GB kit.

You could build your own system in a Mini-ITX case, but putting a very small system together is a challenge. A MATX system would be easier for someone who has never assembled a PC.

[vidblue]

Thanks redwudz.

I plan to use this for setting up Openstack at home. After looking around I have to agree with you to go with assembling it yourself. I would appreciate any advice about whereabouts of the components, sellers etc.

Thanks

[usually_quiet]

Thanks redwudz.

I plan to use this for setting up Openstack at home. After looking around I have to agree with you to go with assembling it yourself. I would appreciate any advice about whereabouts of the components, sellers etc.

Thanks

Some of us could provide you with a list of suggested parts. The choice of suppliers would be determined by your location, and some individual components might not be available everywhere. http://pcpartpicker.com/ could help you find suppliers. The site has a list of 8 different countries to choose from.

[redwudz]

I am partial to Gigabyte motherboards, just a personal preference. But others will work as well. The CPU is up to you.

Most Micro-ATX MBs have capable video chips on board, so you may be able to pass on that. For a secondary Ethernet connection,
it depends if you have a free slot. The X1 slot may be a good choice.

Components, you just need to do a bit of shopping. Try Newegg for starts, even if you don't buy there, as they usually have a fair amount
of feedback and reviews.

For a Micro-ATX case, choose lower powered CPUs if possible to eliminate cooling problems. Depends on how much processing you need to do.
Higher speed CPUs and heavy video processing will require more cooling which can be difficult for a Micro-ATX case.

I do have a slightly old thread on assembling a PC if you need some ideas. https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/255934-Guide-How-to-Build-a-Basic-Computer

But others here may better suggest some components to closer match your requests. The more information you supply the easier it would become.

[usually_quiet]

I took a look at OpenStack. Specific hardware requirements were not easy to discover. I have no background in servers, but my best guess is that you need a real server of some kind, preferably certified hardware, not a home-brew solution, unless you really know what you are doing. Assuming you plan to use Ubutu here is a list of supported servers: http://www.ubuntu.com/certification/server/