so im really interested in this:
http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A4842001
for a small (well, smallness isnt a big factor) internet appliance. (linux firewall...maybe running Snort as well, but very purpose-oriented and stripped down. no X server or anything.)
but i was watching this video:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives/empowered/pc3500_mainboard/index.jsp
and despite the numbers on that page (which i think subtract away power used for hard drives and ac->dc conversion etc), the vid shows the system idling at 37W. that's with vista...but still...it seems a bit excessive for what i need, which is something akin to a re-flashed router.
1.5ghz C7-D has a TDP of like 20W, so i think that's where alot of it is coming from. so im wondering what real-world wattage use people are seeing with other lightweight C3/C7 Via systems. I'm also curious about AMD's Geode LX/GX or whatever...i know they're underpowered, but they're sufficient for what i want, an max wattage is only like 3W, which is sahweet.
basically im looking for input on the best route to go for a very purpose-oriented internet appliance where low power consumption is the key concern, particularly with the real-world power usage i can expect from various platforms. any input would be much appreciated!
http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A4842001
for a small (well, smallness isnt a big factor) internet appliance. (linux firewall...maybe running Snort as well, but very purpose-oriented and stripped down. no X server or anything.)
but i was watching this video:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives/empowered/pc3500_mainboard/index.jsp
and despite the numbers on that page (which i think subtract away power used for hard drives and ac->dc conversion etc), the vid shows the system idling at 37W. that's with vista...but still...it seems a bit excessive for what i need, which is something akin to a re-flashed router.
1.5ghz C7-D has a TDP of like 20W, so i think that's where alot of it is coming from. so im wondering what real-world wattage use people are seeing with other lightweight C3/C7 Via systems. I'm also curious about AMD's Geode LX/GX or whatever...i know they're underpowered, but they're sufficient for what i want, an max wattage is only like 3W, which is sahweet.
basically im looking for input on the best route to go for a very purpose-oriented internet appliance where low power consumption is the key concern, particularly with the real-world power usage i can expect from various platforms. any input would be much appreciated!