Nes pc

allmondjoy87 said:
another step by step if you haven't seen it, good luck!
http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Nintendo-NES-PC/
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saw that but can't see most of the pictures as you need a login for that.

i actually had a working nes pc system, but the motherboard was too high and fitting a dvd drive was going to be difficult. so i decided to cut out the raised T section to make it fit better. it adds an extra cm of space but weakens the structure of the box, so be careful if you go this route.

diduknowthat said:
Pico-PSU

Mini ITX motherboards on newegg

and some examples of extremely compact builds:
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1448519
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i'm using the pico 150W, but the external brick only pushes like 102W or so.

i recommend the zotac boards, the new version added an extra sata port and hopefully fixed the wake on usb. just don't get a intel gpu, they sux.

also, that example is not really a good one. if you think about it, it's much easier to design a box around whatever you plan to put inside it. but fitting in a fully capable pc inside a case that was not designed for it is a different animal.

gggelo said:
thanks! nowiknowthat! :)
question though, why does he have pipes in his computer?
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he's using water cooling. instead of using fans to dissipate heat, he uses a radiator like in a car.
 
zombine210 said:
saw that but can't see most of the pictures as you need a login for that.

i actually had a working nes pc system, but the motherboard was too high and fitting a dvd drive was going to be difficult. so i decided to cut out the raised T section to make it fit better. it adds an extra cm of space but weakens the structure of the box, so be careful if you go this route.



i'm using the pico 150W, but the external brick only pushes like 102W or so.

i recommend the zotac boards, the new version added an extra sata port and hopefully fixed the wake on usb. just don't get a intel gpu, they sux.

also, that example is not really a good one. if you think about it, it's much easier to design a box around whatever you plan to put inside it. but fitting in a fully capable pc inside a case that was not designed for it is a different animal.



he's using water cooling. instead of using fans to dissipate heat, he uses a radiator like in a car.
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thanks dude! i was thinking of getting a slim dvd drive, i've seen it a couple of builds and i think i may work!
 
so i'm thinking of going with the zotac ion series, as to which one specifically i'm not sure of the difference so i'm not too sure yet.

i wonder if your talking about the f series since that has a PCI Express x16 slot vs the others which don`t...

i`m just i guess reluctant about this one since it`s processor is only 1.6 ghz, which is less than my laptop`s 1.86 so making another computer who`s newer yet slower kinda sucks...
 
gggelo said:
so i'm thinking of going with the zotac ion series, as to which one specifically i'm not sure of the difference so i'm not too sure yet.

i wonder if your talking about the f series since that has a PCI Express x16 slot vs the others which don`t...

i`m just i guess reluctant about this one since it`s processor is only 1.6 ghz, which is less than my laptop`s 1.86 so making another computer who`s newer yet slower kinda sucks...
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yeah, the ions are slow. i have a socket on my mobo (gf9300-d-e) for a C2D/C2Q.
the new version: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500035 has three sata ports.

it would be more expensive but overall more powerfull.

i think an ion would be ok if you will use it as htpc, though.
 
zombine210 said:
yeah, the ions are slow. i have a socket on my mobo (gf9300-d-e) for a C2D/C2Q.
the new version: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500035 has three sata ports.

it would be more expensive but overall more powerfull.

i think an ion would be ok if you will use it as htpc, though.
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how would an extra sata port make the mobo more powerful? i was actually thinking as to if i should get the f-e for the extra pci or the a-u since it's psu is external.

with all the zotacs though i'm not sure as to what their differences are, they all seem to be the same in processors and graphics card so i'm guessing it's just ports?
 
just a quick update, i've been researching like a madman on the possiblities as to what can go in the nes pc.

Mobo:

Zotac ION - HIGHLY recommended, will have no space and heat problems and best value, drawback is performance (intel dual atom running at 1.6ghz)

Zotac 9300 -GREAT in terms of upgrade ability (can run core 2 duo/quad, celeron and etc.) problems come in at heat (creates x4 or x5 more thermal energy than atom) and price (board + processor = $$$)

the main thing derailing me from going with the 9300 is the amount of heat it'll produce, the only way i was told that i can cure that is either to cut and mount fans or water cooling (which seems really complicated) also planning to overclock the atom to 2.0 (supposedly highest ghz while maintaining stability) so it somewhat makes up for the drawback in power but still nothing compared to 9300.

Hard Drive:

HDD: Best value

SSD: Expensive but faster, doesn't crash when shaken (very very hard), but $/per gb is insane (100 gb = $200-$300?)

what i thought of doing was getting an ssd large enough to fit windows 7 in and have it set so everything i save'll go into the hdd like my pictures, videos or etc.

RAM:

Regular or Dual channel?

There's been a report that someone was able to overclock the ion itx at 2.2 but as to how, only the parts they used was posted.

http://www.brightsideofnews.com/new...ks-intel-atom-330-to-22-ghz2c-nvidia-ion.aspx

CD/DVD/Bluray Drive:

Not sure what i'm gonna do about this one quite yet, it seems to be a waste to have something hd capable and not put a bluray player/burner but i don't wanna shell out the extra cash so maybe a cd/dvd burner for now till i either make more money or blurays have a price drop.

also having a hard time finding a slim dvd drive, i'll need sata but most slims are ide (made for laptops) so maybe i'll just get the adapter for it or somehow make an external slim into an internal one? this one's still up in the air.

thoughts/inputs/feelings?
 
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Hey guys! I'm at a somewhat ready to buy stage and just wanna see what you guys think and stuff!

Mobo:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500027
RAM:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122
HDD:
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=42252&vpn=ST9320423AS&manufacture=Seagate&promoid=1060

DVD/CD:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118034
+ http://ncix.com/products/?sku=36565&vpn=CB-SATA-SD67&manufacture=nGear Technologies Inc

OR

Blu Ray:
http://www.memoryhouse.com/products/4099/Silverstone_Technology/TOB02/

i was hoping ncix would have a good sale this week but i don't see any, if you guys have any suggestions or know of better items for the same or less price please share! also if you think i'm missing or needing anything please tell me that too :)

some bad news though, my tv doesn't have a vga, dvi or hdmi port, it's those yellow white red ports and there's also 2 s cables, i've heard that vga to s video's picture' quality is terrible so i'm a bit lost now, anyone have any thoughts?

also thought of cutting the back ports (ac adaptor and etc) and making it like a door? i just need it large enough to put the plug through and then close the door and have the wire come through the hole? i'm not sure if that made any sense but yeah, seemed like a really good idea!
 
gggelo said:
Hey guys! I'm at a somewhat ready to buy stage and just wanna see what you guys think and stuff!

Mobo:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500027
RAM:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122
HDD:
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=42252&vpn=ST9320423AS&manufacture=Seagate&promoid=1060

DVD/CD:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118034
+ http://ncix.com/products/?sku=36565&vpn=CB-SATA-SD67&manufacture=nGear Technologies Inc

OR

Blu Ray:
http://www.memoryhouse.com/products/4099/Silverstone_Technology/TOB02/

i was hoping ncix would have a good sale this week but i don't see any, if you guys have any suggestions or know of better items for the same or less price please share! also if you think i'm missing or needing anything please tell me that too :)

some bad news though, my tv doesn't have a vga, dvi or hdmi port, it's those yellow white red ports and there's also 2 s cables, i've heard that vga to s video's picture' quality is terrible so i'm a bit lost now, anyone have any thoughts?

also thought of cutting the back ports (ac adaptor and etc) and making it like a door? i just need it large enough to put the plug through and then close the door and have the wire come through the hole? i'm not sure if that made any sense but yeah, seemed like a really good idea!
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looks like a good list of parts; 140 bux for a blue ray, sweet :) go for blue ray.

i like the m0bo is dual core atom. when i was shopping for my mobo they only had single cores, thats why i went with socket.

i think you can unscrew the bracket that holds the wifi antenna and power plug, so you can move it around some (as far as teh cables allow). if you don't want to cut out teh nes, you can even do without the bracket and use the existing holes on the nes. the power cables look pretty short, if you have soldering skills you can extend it yourself.

have you cleared out the nes yet? don't forget to post pics.
 
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zombine210 said:
looks like a good list of parts; 140 bux for a blue ray, sweet :) go for blue ray.

i like the m0bo is dual core atom. when i was shopping for my mobo they only had single cores, thats why i went with socket.

i think you can unscrew the bracket that holds the wifi antenna and power plug, so you can move it around some (as far as teh cables allow). if you don't want to cut out teh nes, you can even do without the bracket and use the existing holes on the nes. the power cables look pretty short, if you have soldering skills you can extend it yourself.

have you cleared out the nes yet? don't forget to post pics.
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zombine! i've been meaning to ask! what did you use to replace the power and reset mobo? i wanna know so just incase i need more space in the nes.

i've been thinking of ways to get the wires in, it's either i cut the pocket where the ac adapter ch3-4 and rf are and make a little door so i can put the plugs in then close it when their through or cut out the middle of the T where there's a plastic removable box thing is to run wires through but still can't get a good idea as to what to do...
 
gggelo said:
zombine! i've been meaning to ask! what did you use to replace the power and reset mobo? i wanna know so just incase i need more space in the nes.

i've been thinking of ways to get the wires in, it's either i cut the pocket where the ac adapter ch3-4 and rf are and make a little door so i can put the plugs in then close it when their through or cut out the middle of the T where there's a plastic removable box thing is to run wires through but still can't get a good idea as to what to do...
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man, i've been sick the last few days :(

you mean the buttons?
i bought a pair of switches from teh shack and popped the caps. the nes buttons have a square hole where the switches fit, but the ones i got have a round stem, so it wont fit very securely. i didn't want to glue them just because, but you could if you don't like how they feel.

also, they don't have as much push distance as the originals, so it wont' feel the same at all.

as far as the wires go, you know how teh nes has a raised T-section. well you can use the channel underneath to thread the wires through. you can make a hole in the bottom and it won't be noticeable. i was thinking of doing it like that, but didn't like the location. give it a try see it you like it.
 
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