I recently decided to start using a desktop computer again after a couple of years of just using a small laptop and smart phone. And since my computer was 12 years old, it was time to upgrade it.
To save natures resources I kept the case, PSU, and the optical drive. Shuttle have a custom size motherboard, but some Googling revealed that a Mini-ITX board will fit inside. I did however need to move the posts which involved some drilling.
With the old parts it used 80w and now only 40w!
For CPU-cooling I used the heat sink and fan that came with the new processor, but I built a duct to bring in fresh air from the outside. Later I decided to flip the fan, so it actually blows the warm air out instead. (This lowered the case temp several degrees.)
