User:Borley
Illusion
Design Mission
- Minimize dependence on any proprietary software, firmware or hardware.
- Reject surveillance capitalism with a compliment of customized security and privacy techniques.
- Maintain a small, quiet and professional footprint with resiliency against common, general web threats.
- Proof-of-concept for curious onlookers: a small form factor home office/gaming system can be constructed and used comfortably with IBM Power9 + Raptor’s Blackbird.
Components
| Component | Model |
|---|---|
| Mainboard | Blackbird C1P9S01 |
| Case | Aerocool CS-101 |
| Processor | IBM CP9M01 |
| Memory | 2x 8GB ECC DIMMs |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 SSD over M.2 PCIe adapter |
| Video adapter | AMD RX 560X |
| Heatsink | AVC TL2HS2 |
| Power Supply | 500W SFX modular |
Notes
The device runs much quieter than anticipated. Most applications pin the processor at around 2.3GHz, games see it climb to about 3.8GHz. Power usage ~4.5W plugged in, ~70W on bootup, ~65W idling at desktop.
