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reptileink
post May 4 2009, 11:07 PM
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I am attempting to build a mini PC gaming system(purely for emulators)

Something that I can hook up to the TV without having to have a huge desktop computer sitting next to the tv.

Anyway, I have the motherboard all picked out, but now I am stuck as to what to add to it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813153120

I need a slimline DVD drive I know

Can I just get any slimline DVD drive and attach it to the MB? I know I would need to install the drivers, but I am assuming the MB would recognize the new hardware and start that process...no? I have also learned that most IDE drives require an adapter to a Mini ITX board

Hard drive I pretty much have down, but also see that I may need an adapter for that too. Was thinking of going with maybe a 40gb.

I am not TOTALLY foreign when it comes to computers, but I never actually had to put one together. Thanks in advance and please stick with human terms when answering
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post May 4 2009, 11:16 PM
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It sounds like, with your intended useage, you would be better off just using a modded xbox.

At any rate, moving to the pc forum.
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post May 4 2009, 11:25 PM
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well, by the time I buy a modded Xbox and everything to do to it, I'd probably be at the same place...lol

plus I want to put it in a NES console
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post May 5 2009, 12:03 AM
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You mention mini-itx mobo, but the link to the mobo you supplied is for a micro-atx. Max size for micro-atx is 244mmx244mm, which is too big for a NES console. Now that mobo is not the full depth (estimate from the image is 244mmx180mm) so it will fit in the case, but not at the bottom of a NES as it is narrower on the footprint than on the top. The mobo would need to be mounted upside down against the lid.

If you don't know what I mean, I will take a few pictures in a bit.
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post May 5 2009, 01:44 AM
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hrmm, didn't even notice that...thanks

I typed in micro, but didn't realize it was an atx not itx
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Go with one of the shuttle pc's. Im using one as my htpc and i love it
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post May 9 2009, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(StrictPuppet @ May 4 2009, 05:08 PM) *

It sounds like, with your intended useage, you would be better off just using a modded xbox.

At any rate, moving to the pc forum.



Grabbed an Xbox, 2 controllers(one jumbo) 8mb card


AND

CHIPPED!
Supposedly has every NES, SNES, N64, GAMEBOY, Genesis game(avail on emu, that is)

MEDIA CENTER

and about 10 Xbox games


for $50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't hooked it up yet because I got home late last night, and I am out all day/night today sad.gif

Girl who sold it looked like a college kid. She said her Dad hooked it all up. Not sure what chip is in it, but she said it was from "Europe"


Now, how to mod it!
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post May 9 2009, 10:14 PM
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QUOTE(reptileink @ May 9 2009, 09:00 AM) *

Grabbed an Xbox, 2 controllers(one jumbo) 8mb card
AND

CHIPPED!
Supposedly has every NES, SNES, N64, GAMEBOY, Genesis game(avail on emu, that is)

MEDIA CENTER

and about 10 Xbox games
for $50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...

So you just admitted to us that you bought an Xbox full of roms?
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post May 10 2009, 09:23 PM
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No, I said "SUPPOSEDLY" lol
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