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I think there is always a significant segment of the computing population who want to go smaller, or as small as possible. To be honest, I have never really been interested in the M1 or DAN A4 because they aren't portable enough for me - I want something that will fit in a briefcase. I think if you build it, they will come if it is thin-itx setup that supports discrete GPUs. I just think the technical challenges will be significant and you'll have to make it possible for the average and below average user to use it. If I remember correctly, you have to cut the power trace on the MB for fear of pulling too much power through the PCI-E slot or do a custom PCB (ala [USER=17]@QinX[/USER]'s build). If you could package a case with the accessories to make it possible to the entry level user I'm sure it would sell.For the PSU stuff, couldn't you look into the FlexATX PSU that [USER=15]@iFreilicht[/USER] was working on and then work for a stepdown from 24v to 19v? I think converting voltage from an existing PSU would be simpler than having a new PSU made, certified, etc.
I think there is always a significant segment of the computing population who want to go smaller, or as small as possible. To be honest, I have never really been interested in the M1 or DAN A4 because they aren't portable enough for me - I want something that will fit in a briefcase. I think if you build it, they will come if it is thin-itx setup that supports discrete GPUs. I just think the technical challenges will be significant and you'll have to make it possible for the average and below average user to use it. If I remember correctly, you have to cut the power trace on the MB for fear of pulling too much power through the PCI-E slot or do a custom PCB (ala [USER=17]@QinX[/USER]'s build). If you could package a case with the accessories to make it possible to the entry level user I'm sure it would sell.
For the PSU stuff, couldn't you look into the FlexATX PSU that [USER=15]@iFreilicht[/USER] was working on and then work for a stepdown from 24v to 19v? I think converting voltage from an existing PSU would be simpler than having a new PSU made, certified, etc.
