dr k, there are many low power and passively cooled PC designed motherboards that accommodate low TDP processors which is the same as the Mac mini. The lower power does not eliminate the need for multiple voltage level rails and D to D converters on all computer MBs. And at the voltage levels MBs operate at, a few volts means nothing in terms of noise, it's the implementation that matters most.
Also, I know of no one who looks down on the Mini, it's because it's marginally customize-able compared to PC HW and SW that excludes its use for digital audiophiles.
As for being an industry insider, I meant relative to PC design, I work for Dell.
Also, I know of no one who looks down on the Mini, it's because it's marginally customize-able compared to PC HW and SW that excludes its use for digital audiophiles.
As for being an industry insider, I meant relative to PC design, I work for Dell.