[WiP] Fluffy2, 5.9W quadcore Intel all-in-one PC

[multiplexer]

I am currently working on Fluffy2 (blog link), a pretty big project that is going to be a passively-cooled all-in-one PC based off a mini-ITX ivy bridge system and an IPS display. Specs:

- Intel DQ77KB (heavily modded)
- Core i5-3570K (stock)
- 2x8GB SODIMM @ 1.55V
- 64GB MyDigitalSSD mSATA
- Intel Ultimate-N 5300
- HP PA-1121-42HN 120W 19V adapter (modded)
- Logitech unifying receiver for wireless keyboard/mouse
- Panel from LG IPS231P
- 8-cell li-ion battery
- Lots of custom electronics (ups/battery management module, LVDS interface board, custom front panel, true power off module)


(heatsink is not final, just for testing without the custom humongous heatsink)

Most of the project isn't finished yet, but I just finished up one of the parts that I guess you will be able to most easily relate to: making the world's most power efficient computer. It runs on 5.9W idle (screen off) and 9.5W with the screen on.

I wrote it all up on my blog, so I highly recommend (if I say so myself ) to read all about it there. Hope you like it

[Vicotnik]

Incredible.. Very impressive.

Thank you for showing what's possible.

[frenchie]

nice !

[bonestonne]

Since you're really chasing low wattage, I have a couple questions for you!

I'm wondering if there's a difference between using a half-height wifi card, or if the wattage doesn't change (potentially a size issue)?

Also, I'm curious about the power settings of the monitor, rather, brightness, contrast, etc, whether you changed them, or it's OOTB and that efficient.

I see the idle is really low, but when the machine gets under load, what's the ugly side of it? does it shoot up to 70/80W, or is it better than that?

[Ice Tea]

The i5-3570K is not shown as supported on the DQ77KB support list.....

Did it boot?