exploding techVIA ARTiGO PC

1 Chassis top cover: the entire chassis can fit in a 5.25in hard disk drive bay.can fit in a 5.25in hard disk drive bay.2 Heatsink air shroud: this keeps air

directed over the heat sink fins for optimal cooling.optimal cooling.3 Cooling fan: apart from the hard disk

drive, the only moving part in the PC.drive, the only moving part in the PC.4 Heatsink: this moves heat away from

the hot components.the hot components.5 VIA C7 1GHz processor: the heart of

the EPIA Pico-ITX platform.the EPIA Pico-ITX platform.6 Pico-ITX Mainboard: this tiny

motherboard has a surprising amount of functionality in a small space.of functionality in a small space.7 RAM: a DDR SO-DIMM is required

for running the Artigo kit.for running the Artigo kit.8 PSU: this extremely small PSU works

with an external power adaptor.with an external power adaptor.9 Aluminium plate: for mounting the

motherboard and hard disk drive.10 Hard disk drive: a 9.5mm 2.5in hard disk drive for internal storage.disk drive for internal storage.11 Artigo Chassis: a 5.25in mountable chassis included in the kit.12 3.5mm audio out: for audio output from the system.from the system.13 2.5mm microphone: for attaching a microphone to the system.a microphone to the system.14 USB 2.0 ports: four ports for adding keyboard, mouse, optical drive etc.

The VIA ARTiGO Pico-ITX Builder Kit is designed to help DIY enthusiasts utilise all the features of the ultra-compact, versatile 1GHz VIA EPIA Pico-ITX mainboard, compact Pico-ITX form factor chassis, power adapter and accessories.

This month, we explode VIA’s amazingly small ARTiGO Pico-ITX PC to see just what you get in so small a package.

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