Level Eleven

slipperyskip · Post by **slipperyskip** » Sun May 02, 2010 5:01 am

Here we go again...

System specs:

1.2GHz VIA Nano 64-bit CPU
VIA P820 Pico-ITX mainboard w/ integrated PSU
VIA VX855 chipset feat. 1080p HDMI output
2GB Crucial DDR2 system memory
160GB Intel X25 SSD
Pioneer DVD burner
T&T 40mm exhaust fan
Windows 7 (64-bit)

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Big Pimp Daddy · Post by **Big Pimp Daddy** » Sun May 02, 2010 6:41 am

Damn dude! Every time you post something I question my sexuality, I think this has confirmed it, I am attracted to computers. Seriously though, just amazing design and craftsmanship.

On a more boring technical note, I know the pico board can output 1080p, but can it actually play 1080p material smoothly?

bonestonne · Post by **bonestonne** » Sun May 02, 2010 7:05 am

I really love this computer, and totally wish I had one on my desk...

If only it was powerful enough for audio, and dual monitors >.<

slipperyskip · Post by **slipperyskip** » Sun May 02, 2010 8:06 am

Big Pimp Daddy wrote:Damn dude! Every time you post something I question my sexuality, I think this has confirmed it, I am attracted to computers. Seriously though, just amazing design and craftsmanship.

On a more boring technical note, I know the pico board can output 1080p, but can it actually play 1080p material smoothly?

Thanks! It plays 1080p quite well. Runs at about 20-25% CPU usage playing .mkv files

bonestonne wrote:I really love this computer, and totally wish I had one on my desk...

If only it was powerful enough for audio, and dual monitors >.<

Thanks but why would you say it don't do audio or 2 display screens. It has HDMI and a VGA port. It also has a 3.5mm audio out jack and HDMI also does audio. It won't however play Crysis so you are out of luck there.

bonestonne · Post by **bonestonne** » Sun May 02, 2010 8:08 am

Ha, I mean a dual monitor setup running Pro Tools or Adobe Audition

BlackWhizz · Post by **BlackWhizz** » Sun May 02, 2010 8:16 am

That is seriously amazing! Looks sooo nice!

slipperyskip · Post by **slipperyskip** » Sun May 02, 2010 8:38 am

bonestonne wrote:Ha, I mean a dual monitor setup running Pro Tools or Adobe Audition

Right. I thought that's what you meant. Can you tell me which minimum system requirement the Pico-ITX fails at? I'd like to know.

bonestonne · Post by **bonestonne** » Sun May 02, 2010 9:05 am

The ability to run an interface other than onboard audio OOTB?

If the PICO ITX had a full sized PCI or PCI Express port, it would do the trick, but then you'd have to get into checking latency, and I'm not really sure a PICO ITX system would be able to handle multi track recording, playback, multiple VSTs, that sort of thing.

I have a VIA C7-D upstairs with a PICO power brick and all, but it had enough trouble with 2gb of RAM (I'm not saying the C7-D is great here, but it doesn't seem very powerful for real-time audio work).

Also, when my RAM usage goes above 7gb, I'm glad to have it all, but a PICO ITX system max's out at 4? Not very expansive to me.

That and Pro Tools is a very picky application, working on some computers, not working on other computers.

slipperyskip · Post by **slipperyskip** » Sun May 02, 2010 9:46 am

Feel better now? It's a good thing I've got more than one computer or I'd be SOL huh?

Now...back to my high-def pr0n in 5.1 surround while using only 10W. Damn weak machine.

BlackWhizz wrote:That is seriously amazing! Looks sooo nice!

Thanks buddy. I appreciate that!

wojtek · Post by **wojtek** » Sun May 02, 2010 10:44 am

That's so beautiful... Just don't tell my GF

@Big Pimp Daddy: you are not the only one

Honestly, it's difficult to find right words to describe your... computer???

But seriously, only thing which I can think about to improve is a back plate. But it's pure cosmetics... and more a matter of personal taste... and pickiness

bonestonne · Post by **bonestonne** » Sun May 02, 2010 1:54 pm

Ha, don't get me wrong, that computer is a thing of beauty, just not something I feel like I could put into a studio.

It's got it's place for media center and web browsing, but I wouldn't want to wait for that thing to process effects.

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Sun May 02, 2010 4:53 pm

'Tis a beautiful piece of work!

theycallmebruce · Post by **theycallmebruce** » Sun May 02, 2010 5:45 pm

Beautiful! More photos please.

frenchie · Post by **frenchie** » Mon May 03, 2010 5:41 am

What a great piece of work !!

PS : I love those detailled photos on your website ; quite instructive !!

AuraAllan · Post by **AuraAllan** » Mon May 03, 2010 11:54 am

Another amazing looking build.

Good job!

Nice worklog on bit-tech.

alecmg · Post by **alecmg** » Mon May 03, 2010 1:54 pm

Very nice looking, love it

yoitsmeremember · Post by **yoitsmeremember** » Mon May 03, 2010 5:39 pm

This is as much a work of art as it is a functional computer...

P.S. - I bet Sony's consoles are jealous

ntavlas · Post by **ntavlas** » Sat May 08, 2010 11:45 am

Astonishing! Like all your projects very tastefully done. Which makes me wonder, why are most production cases still so bland and ugly?

aardwark · Post by **aardwark** » Sun May 09, 2010 1:19 am

The word "amazing" doesn't do this case justice. It's a complete little work of art, as well as a computer.
And, tbh, much nicer than the Level 10 itself

Parappaman · Post by **Parappaman** » Sun May 09, 2010 4:54 am

aardwark wrote: And, tbh, much nicer than the Level 10 itself

That's exactly what I thought! The Level 10 is really dumb in my opinion, but this one is simply brilliant!

gcwebbyuk · Post by **gcwebbyuk** » Mon May 10, 2010 1:24 pm

I just got "wood"

Amazing piece of craftsmanship, please post more pics!

slipperyskip · Post by **slipperyskip** » Tue May 11, 2010 6:28 pm

Thanks for all the comments guys! I really do appreciate it. There is a link to Level Eleven's web page at the bottom of the first post if you would like to see more. Thanks again,