Re: [Blind-sysadmins] newegg's shuttle barebones systems?

Hello, Thanks for all the responses. I wish I had a NAS box. For me I can put in the motherboard connect up most things the thing that's the problem is getting the CPU in right so that pin one is correct, the voltages are right, and the leads, I'm not so concerned about the leads but getting the power switch to turn the box on and off that's an important one. I also don't have a light probe but I've heard of them, how good are they and can I get a recommendation as well as a place to get it from? Thanks. Dave. On 10/31/12, Andrew Hodgson wrote:

Hi,

I must admit to going down a completely different path these days - I tend to buy in from Dell and get a good system and keep it running. The system I am writing on is around 6 years old, and I am in the process of going with another system - probably an all in one. For my main desktop needs this is all I really need, and I ensure that all my data is stored on a NAS box somewhere else in the house and that it is backed up.

Obviously different needs for different people but there you go.

Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Ben Mustill-Rose Sent: 31 October 2012 18:49 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] newegg's shuttle barebones systems?

I agree with John, but to add a couple of points: Shuttles aren't overly small anymore in comparison to what you can build. It's possible in fact probable that you'll be buying shuttle specific parts which will make it harder in the future wen one of them dies.

I treated myself to a new system earlier in October actually and I built it all myself; the only thing I haven't been able to connect is the leds on the front; I'm sure that if I had the inclination I could sit down with my keyring light probe and get it sorted though. Personally I find it a really fun experience.

Cheers, Ben.

On 10/31/12, John G. Heim wrote:

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I have avoided buyng a bare bones system because you can't know how noisy it will be or how hard it will be to work on. When I build a machine, I buy the mainboard, CPU and RAM from newegg and buy a case from a local computer shop where they let me see how easily I can open it up and how loud it is.

Its pretty easy to assemble a PC except for connecting the cables from the case to the mainboard. Installing CPU, RAM, and hard disk isn't too difficult. Some of the wires from the case to the mainboard plug in only one way. But I usually have to get sighted assistance to connect the LEDs, reset and power buttons, front panel audio, etc. Last time I built a machine, I got a good Samaritan on the web to send me a text description of the specs for connecting those wires. Then I did it myself.

If you don't want to go through all that (and honestly, I wouldn't blame you), maybe buying a barebones system from a local computer shop would be a good compromise.

-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of David Mehler Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 7:19 PM To: blind-sysadmins Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] newegg's shuttle barebones systems?

Hello,

Has anyone bought any of these barebones systems from newegg? If so, what did you think pro conn of them?

Thanks. Dave.

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