Isn't there also an optional ICE cooling system? If so, this should allow for an extremely quiet, single-fan computer. Hopefully the accessories aren't too pricey.

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I'm tempted to order one right now, but the lack of reviews is sort of stopping me. As far as we know, the barebones version can support an e4500 and 2x1GB sticks of DDR2 RAM.

So the 100W PSU can support these at least.

Does anyone know if, in addition to these, I can add in a graphics card? I'd like to have DVI/HDMI. I was thinking of a PCI 2400PRO 256MB (fanless).

Or would this be cutting it too close?

HUGE NEWS: optional flex ATX FF passive external power supply based on the delta y2515 220W brick. turnkey option for a passive high efficiency psu for low power projects (!)

http://www.shuttle.eu/SeeIT/neuheiten/n ... 62_en.html

This section briefly summarizes the major changes made to this document that now defines ATX12V power supply. With the move to 12V voltage regulators for the processor, ATX guidelines for 5V as main power are no longer provided.

1.2.1. Increased +12 VDC output capability
System components that use 12V are continuing to increase in power. In cases where expected current requirements is greater than 18A a second 12 V rail should be made available. ATX12V power supplies should be designed to accommodate these increased +12 VDC currents.

1.2.2. Minimum Efficiency
Minimum measured efficiency is required to be 70% at full and 72% at typical (~50%) load and 65% at light (~20%) load. The recommended guidance is 77% at full load, 80% at typical (50%) load and 75% at light (20%) load to provide direction for future requirements.

1.2.2. Main Power Connector:
The 2 x 10 main power connector has been replaced by a 2 x 12 connector. This was made to support 75 watt PCI Express*requirements. Pinout assignments are based on the SSI recommendation.
With the added 12V, 5V, and 3.3V pins the need for an Aux Power connector is no longer needed and the guidance for this connector has been removed.

1.2.3. Separate current limit for 12V2 on the 2x2 connector:
The 12V rail on the 2 x 2 power connector should be a separate current limited output to meet the requirements of UL and EN 60950.

at this point the only reason to go with a PW and not a pico module is if you're not confident in the regulation of your outboard voltage supply. the y2515 has solid regulation on the 12v, and the pico has higher compatibility

the incompatibility is a timing issue

Since the KPC does not ship with the ICE heatsink, I feel this is important to point out. The case itself already has threaded holes to accept the extended screws of the ICE heatsink. If you’re using the Intel retail boxed HSF, you can just push the clips onto the motherboard. But if you have an aftermarket cooler (like the spare I used) which uses a mounting plate underneath the mobo, be aware that there are a few surface mounted components below the CPU area. If your bracket is plastic, you could just spend a couple minutes with a nail file to file off 1mm of clearance (which I had to do). If your heatsink uses a metal bracket, use caution.

http://www.sudhian.com/index.php?/forums/viewthread/102377/P30/#892900

If you thought this'd be a cheap, quiet computer, cut your losses and shelve it or return it.

the PW-200-V is not ATX v2 compliant and hence will not boot on many modern desktop boards. it is also a major pita to connect it to a y2515 (especially when you subsequently discover that it will not boot your modern desktop board :/)