Nintendo NES PC v2.0

zombine210

zombine210

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ok, so some of you have seen the nes pc i built last year, but i promised to make it better, so i've been working on that. enjoy some pictures :)

Specs:
Zotac GF9300-D-E mini-itx mobo / wi-fi module / Integrated GeForce 9300 gpu
Intel Core2Duo E8400 @ 3.00Ghz
2x2Gb G.Skill ddr2-800 ram
320gb Seagate Momentus 7200.3
running Windows XP pro.

first, the obligatory before shots:

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the new model will drop the mobo to the botttom of the case so that i can fit a dvd burner. for that i had to cut out part of the T-section:

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i also moved the mobo all the way to the edge:

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this means i will have to relocate the power plug, i'll simply move it to the other side. but i also have to make a fan fit there somewhere. this is going to be tight:

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but if i move the fan a bit higher, i can put the plug under it:

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i will also be changing the switches because the originals were too bulky. i know, i don't like it either, but it has to be done :(

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i'll try to take more pics as i go along, and will keep you posted. comments always welcome :)
 
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linkin93 said:
looks really nice. Still no chance of sticking a dedicated GPU in there?
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the zotac mobo has pci-e port, but i would have to upgrade the psu and use a bigger case to be able to use a video card, like this:

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ok, so i found this recipe online, called Retr0Bright, it is the bomb! :eek:
it made the old yellow nintendo look like new:

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and it didnt' lose the logo :)
i spent days sanding the first one until it looked decent. retrobright took one day, mostly just sitting out in the sun.

also, check out my pro soldering job, i got skillz! :D

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Nah, the best bet would be using a flexible pcie cable and mounting a gpu horizontally.

Ive seen other variations on that retrobrite stuff and used it myself, basically a gelled up high strength hydrogen peroxide(an oxidizer, so basically bleaches the plastic), although i used an industrial stregth 35% peroxide myself..
 
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looks good. im thinkin about doin a mild gaming build in an old crt monitor and using an lcd for a monitor, all inside the crt case. i think it would be good for lan parties.

what are the specs of ur nintendo pc?
 
linkin93 said:
I think you could fit a low-profile 9600GT in there!

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although, when you use the low profile bracket you lose the VGA connector, unless you could hook it up into another slot or something.

I'll see if i cany find one on newegg..........

you're in luck!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500103&cm_re=9600gt-_-14-500-103-_-Product
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so i would be moving the vga connector somewhere else useing the low profile bracket? i'm not sure there's enough room in there :confused:
what kind of psu could i use? i don't think the pico psu will push a 9600gt

bomberboysk said:
Nah, the best bet would be using a flexible pcie cable and mounting a gpu horizontally.

Ive seen other variations on that retrobrite stuff and used it myself, basically a gelled up high strength hydrogen peroxide(an oxidizer, so basically bleaches the plastic), although i used an industrial stregth 35% peroxide myself..
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wow! that's strong. i used the 3% available at pharm and it was enough. i didn't have the thickening agent so i just bathed the nes case in a small tub.

ganzey said:
looks good. im thinkin about doin a mild gaming build in an old crt monitor and using an lcd for a monitor, all inside the crt case. i think it would be good for lan parties.

what are the specs of ur nintendo pc?
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that sounds interesting. i had a 22" crt, could have easily fit in a full atx mobo :D too bad i threw it away.

nes specs are in sig:
zotac gf9300-d-e w/ integrated geforce 9300 gpu
intel core2duo E8400 @ 3.0ghz
g.skill 2x2gb ddr2-800
320gb seagate momentus 7200.3
running windows xp pro.

i still need to buy a dvd burner. i want to get a slim, slot loading one, but newegg doesn't have a very good selection :(
 
testing the switches:

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i got a red led to regain some of the original look. the green was nice, but red is better, now that i have the nintendo logo ;)
 
hey, just for the point of being nostalgic, why do'nt you get an emulator and load up some super mario? i'm sure integrated graphics could do that :good:
 
AusLinda said:
top job! i'd keep the nes tho still love those mario games xD
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thanks for the comments, and teh bumps :)
but the first nes was broken and i didn't have the controllers or games, so i didn't feel like fixing it.

the second one i bought off a stranger for the purposes of cutting it up.

linkin93 said:
hey, just for the point of being nostalgic, why do'nt you get an emulator and load up some super mario? i'm sure integrated graphics could do that :good:
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yeah, i thought about that, but i need it to replace the Pentium3, that guy gets a beating every day, i need to retire him ;)

i'm really busy this weekend, but i think next i'll cover the bottom hole of the nes case with some epoxy to reinforce it a bit and prevent anything going up inside of it.
 
ok, brace yourselves for this :o

i wasn't happy with the weak structure, having removed teh bottom T-section. so i went out and got some spackle paste adn procedded to bastardise the nes, here's teh results:

i'm not too woried about teh bottom, as it'll rarely be seen, not bad though:
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the inside is a mess, but i figure nobody's going to go inside it but me:
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do you think i should paint it? it'll be pretty hard to match the nes color, so i think i'll leave the outside part as it is.

i can do teh inside all black just so it doesn't look ugly, but i don't think i can make it look original anymore :(

it actually does strengthens teh case, which is waht i wanted, now i gotta fit the mobo inside. i would do that now, but i'm eating shrimp and it's kind of messy around :P
 
A standard flat gray wouldn't match, but it would look better than the spackle....might as well. You could just tape off the actual plastic, so if you want a better look later you can just cut the stuff out.

Other than that, this looks awesome!
 
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