This project documents my build of
- A mini-ITX computer workstation
- Using the Solid-Run HoneyComb LX2 Workstation
- Which is a combination of a mini-ITX motherboard
- And a COM Express Type 7 module
- That uses the NXP Layerscape LX2160A 16-core ARM Cortex-A72 digital networking processor
- Collection of articles reviews, instructions, benchmarks
- Collection of Solid-Run links documentation, support, software
I purchased all of the components in August of 2022 from either NewEgg or from Solid-Run directly. The prices I list below are accurate as of that purchase.
| Cost | Component |
|---|---|
| $ 892 | Motherboard |
| $ 138 | RAM |
| $ 85 | GPU AMD RX550 |
| $ 71 | Chassis |
| $ 80 | Power |
| $ 100 | SSD |
| $ 11 | SSD Heatsink |
| $ 26 | Micro SD |
| $ 15 | CPU Fan |
| $ 54 | Chassis Fan x2 |
| $ 1,472 | TOTAL |
- SolidRun HoneyComb LX2
- Uses the Solid-Run CEx7 LX2K COM Express Type 7 Module
- SKU SRLX216S00D00GE064H09CH
- Highly recommended to use RAM that is tested by Solid-Run
- Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2 x 16GB) 260-pin SO-DIMM DDR4 3200 MHz CL20
- SKU KF432S20IBK2/32
- Note: Must carefully select a GPU chipset that has aarch64 source and binary support
- The AMD Radeon RX 550 is a good choice
- Nvidia would not be a good choice because they do not provide driver source
- ASRock Phantom Gaming Radeon RX 550 2GB
- NewEgg
- NZXT H210
- SKU CA-H210B-BR
- MSI MPG A650GF 650 W ATX
- 80 PLUS GOLD modular
- NewEgg
- Note: MicroSD is used for holding the bootloaders
- SanDisk 64GB Extreme SDXC U3 A2
- SKU SDSQXA2-064G-GN6MA
- Note: The stock fan that ships with the Solid-Run board is very noisy and should be replaced
- Noctua NF-A4x20 PWM 40x20mm
- 12V 40x40x20 PWM fan
- NewEgg
- Note: The stock chassis fans that ship with the chassis are quiet enough, the Notua fans were unnecessary
- Noctua NF-A14 PWM chromax.black.swap
- NewEgg