So, for the past year or so, I have been looking at pc hardware and asking, "Why so big, why so loud?", especially when compared against the latest console counterparts. And I looked at the PS3, then I looked at the 360 (Several of these things... stupid RROD when out of warranty), and I asked myself, why not build a basic (Basic=Cheap) gaming system in as small of a form factor as I could manage.. this soon moved away from gaming and into the realms of the HTPC (This is my 3rd generation of custom htpc, each gen getting smaller, more powerful, and more custom)... Well, here is what I came up with; a Core2Duo system inside an Original Nintendo Entertainment system... This system has finally been purchased, and most of the case fabrication/retrofit has been completed, and I wanted to show you all what I have come up with, and so, here is the NES PC in all its glory:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v145/ayrus/NES%20PC/As well, here are the official specs:
Intel BOXDG45FC MINI-ITX LGA775 DDR2 G45 PCI-E1 Audio GBLAN GMA X4500HD Video HDMI DVI Motherboard
Intel Core2Duo E6400 w/ Thermaltake meorb HSF Unit
2GB Kingston DDR2-667
Patriot 32GB Warp Solid State Drive
Integrated Intel XD4500HD Graphics (HDMI and DVI Connections, set to 256MB)
150 Watt Pico-PSU Power Supply
Edit: I have also preserved the original NES LED Power Light, Power Button and the Reset Button (Reset button had to be put on a newer, smaller switch though).
Regards,
Ayrus
