Hoojum Cubit 3

We suggest the following Cubit 3 configuration:

Low power, low noise, top functionality -

Summary

VIA 1.2GHz processor

Silent Power Supply

512MB Memory

DVDRW Drive (all formats)

160GB Hard Drive

Surround Sound Card

Windows XP Home

Norton Antivirus

Office software

DVD reading/writing software

Full Technical Detail

Cubit 3 chassis in choice of 9 colours

VIA Epia MII 12000 Mainboard
with integrated 1.2GHz VIA C3 Nehemiah cpu

Lex 60W 12V DC Power Supply

Corsair VS 512MB DDR333 (PC2700) RAM

Panasonic/Matsushita UJ-845 slim slot drive
(DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/RAM/dual layer)

Seagate Barracuda 160GB 7200rpm hard drive

Windows XP Home

Open Office, Nero Burning Rom

Norton Antivirus, PowerDVD

The Cubit 3 is configurable as a ready-to-go system as above, both for everyday use (internet access, word processing, storing pictures and music etc) and for niche functions such as dedicated music box, homework computer or data backup.

[It is also available as a case-only kit from some of our PARTNER SITES if you wish to build your own configuration. However we don't recommend the DIY option unless you are an experienced PC builder.]

In all cases, at the heart of the Cubit 3 systems are mainboards from VIA, world-renowned mini-mainboard maker, and silent power supplies.

THE QUICKSLOT SYSTEM

The Quickslot system (shown opposite) allows us to load components onto trays outside the case and then slot the trays in - that's how we fit so much into such a compact unit.

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GENERAL CUBIT 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

This section is directed only to those of you who wish to build your own Cubit 3. We do not recommend you do this unless you are an experienced PC builder.

Dimensions:
147mm(H) x 210mm(W) x 210mm(D)

Hard Drive: Accepts any standard 3.5" or notebook 2.5" hard drive.

Optical Drive: Accepts any Panasonic/Matsushita notebook slot-loading drive.

Processor/mainboard: Most current and future Mini-ITX motherboards are compatible with the Cubit 3, making your Cubit easily upgradeable as new and faster motherboards are released.

Some current Mini-ITX boards:

- VIA MII-Series boards
- VIA SP boards
- Commell (Pentium M) LV-672

Power supply: The Cubit 3 supports 5 different types of 12V DC power supply:

- Morex 60W (as found in Morex Cubid cases)
- Lex 60W
- Lex 110W
- Ituner 120W Pico-PSU snap-on
- Ituner 200W PW200M snap-on (VIA M/MII only)
- Qform 220W (includes custom case modification)

Included with the Cubit 3 case are four different backplate adaptors to suit these various supplies. This means that:

Users can transfer their own (eg Morex) power supplies into their new Cubit 3 case.

Those wishing to use a Pentium 4 Mini-ITX board such as the Commell range boards can use a supply able to deal with the increased power requirements (Lex 110W, Ituner, Qform supplies).

Please note that some Commell boards with I/O ports or card slots underneath the board (eg LV-673) or with non-standard ATX backplanes will not be compatible with the Cubit 3.

Front ports: USB x 2, Mini-Firewire (4-pin IEEE 1394) x 1, Infra-Red receiver (RS232). Use free downloadable software WinLIRC to teach your Cubit 3 to respond to the remote control you already own. NB some Mini-ITX boards may not provide internal headers for all front ports.

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The following link is for DIY builders only: