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Ion based ITX motherboard performance?
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WhereEaglesDare:
The ION is an Nvidia Graphics Adapter that is similar to the 9500m (much better than standard on board video), the Atom 330 is 1.6GHz DUAL CORE, I am using one right now.  I havnt tried PRoject 64 on it but it plays MAME really nice, I am having issue with Killer Instinct but I dont think its the PC.  I run Team Fortress 2, Fall Out 3, Left 4 Dead, Call of Duty 4 on it and its a NETBOOK.  ASUS 1201N.  The ION also can do true 1080P HD Video where standard onboard video can not get close.  the ION + 330 combo is great, use at least 2 GB of RAM though.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  And if it is 200 bucks and it is ready to rock and roll out of the box, it is a great deal in my opinion.
Benevolance:
I'm running that same board in my HTPC with 2gb ram and Windows 7. I bought the HTPC to replace all of the obsolete consoles in the living room. I haven't tried running Mame on it, but it has no problem running Project 64 so far. I've mostly stuck to Golden Eye and Ocarina of Time so far. Results may vary. Consult your physician if rash develops.
WhereEaglesDare:

--- Quote from: Benevolance on June 01, 2010, 06:57:51 pm ---Consult your physician if rash develops.

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syph007:
Ok thanks alot for the feedback.  This seems like a reasonable candidate for a bartop then.  Low power, low heat, can run most things... cool.  I see now there is a model that can take a regular cpu though too.... i guess that way you get more power in the same small package.   
syph007:
Upon further reflection, it seems smarter to get the 775 socket version so I can opt for a beefier CPU.

I'm going to place an order for this one.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500035
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