Maybe something like this

https://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/heatpipe-pc.html

Not cheap, but it could replace some not-cheap audio gear. And it takes real processors. AND the maker is nearby me, in case the unit ever needs service.

One final thank you -- in spades. This information has given me a leg up on knowing what I'm doing.

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Is there really much difference between Haswell and the later versions?

Thanks again, Steve. If I do go ahead (still weighing pros and cons vs. my current setup), the best thing I've located so far is the Compulab IPC2. It seems to meet all my requirements.

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Hi, David--

Temps are running at 28/32 C. Maybe I need to clean the dust out.

In Probe fans indicate 1298, 0, 0 RPM. I'm sure the second 2 are running but no indication. I don't believe there ever has been.

Hope that helps.

Mike

This is a big loss to the marketplace. I hope it doesn't indicate the market value of quiet and quality.

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A brief update after using the PC intensively for a while longer. The system continues to work flawlessly and quietly. The ASUS software supplied shows that the processor temperature has never reached even 30 deg. C. The system is completely stable, with no blue screens hangs or anything of that kin...

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Ralf, thanks for the reply. I will definitely look at ARM.

Somehow I missed the "Pre-Built Systems" Forum in the list. Would you recommend I remove my post and move it there?

Mike

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