VIA unveils new ARTiGO A1200 DIY PC

If you're the sort who likes to roll your own media computers, VIA has a new and slim fanless offering that might catch your eye. The machine is called the ARTiGO A1200 and the machine is only 3 cm thick. The overall dimensions are 24.3 cm x 12.4 cm x 3.0 cm, and it runs a 1 GHz VIA Eden X2 dual core processor.

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The machine uses no fan making it silent while still being able to run cool. The machine is aimed at several applications in the home or office, including operation as a home server, home automation controller, media streaming, digital signage, or surveillance. The little computer supports up to 4 GB of DDR3 SODIMM RAM. The machine supports HD video, including MPEG-2, DivX, WM9, VC1, and H.264 formats with hardware acceleration.

The machine has both HDMI and VGA outputs and supports dual independent displays. Other connectivity options include four USB 2.0 ports, a pair of gigabit LAN ports, dual comports, and one CFast socket. The machine can run Windows 7 Linux operating systems. You have to add your own storage and RAM to this machine, and it has a single interface for 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD. Mobile broadband support is optional.

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