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I made a thing [x-post from forum.cubers.net] - ExodusS - 03-09-2016 [SORRY FOR THE 5x COMBO POST] I was limited to 10 pics per post but there is a damn bug that counts the pics this way: amount of pics = (amount of pics * 2) + 1 Long story short: Some years ago, my NES died and I kept it, just in case. About 3 weeks ago I decided to build a decent computer into the case, it mostly became possible because of the skylakes with low wattage and integrated GPU since the the NES case has an inexistant airflow. I answered a lot of questions and gave extra informations about it here: Imgur link and here: r/pcmasterrace/ so don't ask where the PSU is please. And yes, it runs AssaultCube, probably 10 of them simultaneously. Finished product: The parts [spoiler] - Intel Core i3-6100T 3.2GHz - Asus H110I-PLUS D3 (mini-itx) - Sandisk 240GB SSD - Scythe Kodati (CPU cooler) - Crutial Ballistix Ultra Low Profile 2 x 8GB - PicoPSU 160W block + connector[/spoiler] RE: I made a thing [x-post from forum.cubers.net] - ExodusS - 03-09-2016 Here is the case I used [spoiler] An old NES someone gave me years ago, was not working well anomore.[/spoiler] Quickly mounted everything the first day and installed W7pro [spoiler] Just in case some parts were not working I needed to assemble everything and make the computer work to see if I needed to RMA something. Launching the thing with no power button, jumper style.[/spoiler] First case modifications [spoiler] Everything in the case needed to be removed to gain space. I only kept 5 screw spots to hold the case.[/spoiler] The plan [spoiler] I did not want to fix the motherboard directly on the plastic case so I decided to fit everything on a removable woodplank. This way, if there is an issue, I just have to remove the 5 screws, the 4 screws that hold the plank to the NES case and I am free to work on the parts. I could have used styrene instead of wood but I was short in time and I had an infinite wood stock.[/spoiler] A big hole in the bottom of the case [spoiler] Since the NES case has almost no airflow, a hole was needed to at least let the case evacuating some heat. I decided to cut a hole in the bottom so that it's not visible.[/spoiler] RE: I made a thing [x-post from forum.cubers.net] - ExodusS - 03-09-2016 Making the woodplank fit [spoiler] This way, it does not move even if it's not screwed yet, so that we already can work on it without having it moving.[/spoiler] The hole in the woodplank [spoiler] So that, the air can pass from the bottom to the case. Also, a fence will be added and it will fit between the wood and the plastic case.[/spoiler] Backplate hole is perfect [spoiler] It fits so well, it's not even possible to remove it by pulling or pushing it, it's held by both parts of the case.[/spoiler] Some O-rings to avoid twisting the plastic case while screwing the wood plank [spoiler] Since the fence was going to be between the case and the wooden plank, we needed to hold up the plank by a few millimeters, so that it wont twist the plastic case and possibly breaking it.[/spoiler] Adding a motherboard holder + custom SSD holder [spoiler] I took a spare Corsair C70 HDD holder because it had the holes to hold a SSD as well, cutted it and screwed it to a wood piece that was screwed to the main wood plank. The other white spot is here to hold the motherboard because only 3 of the 4 motherboard screws will be used, the 4th beeing under the power/reset buttons' PCB.[/spoiler] RE: I made a thing [x-post from forum.cubers.net] - ExodusS - 03-09-2016 Rearanging the wires for the LED, power and reset buttons [spoiler] Also, you must remove a small metallic part in the power switch, it holds the button and it's not recommanded, not at all.[/spoiler] Cutting, adjusting and placing the fence [spoiler] It's a plastic fence that will protect the motherboard from case intrusions.[/spoiler] Screwing the cable port on the woodplank [spoiler][/spoiler] RE: I made a thing [x-post from forum.cubers.net] - ExodusS - 03-09-2016 Placing parts [spoiler] [/spoiler] When you open it [spoiler][/spoiler] Hope you enjoyed. RE: I made a thing [x-post from forum.cubers.net] - Ronald_Reagan - 03-10-2016 Hah, thats cool. Surprised just that bottom hole gives enough airflow given the fact that everything is above it. * Ronald_Reagan tries to find the PSU like it is a wheres waldo game. RE: I made a thing [x-post from forum.cubers.net] - ExodusS - 03-10-2016 LMAO Here is the picture of the PSU, half external it's exactly what I needed for this build, and this is the most powerfull PSU of this kind. http://www.quietpc.com/images/products/picopsu-160-xt-acdc-components.jpg RE: I made a thing [x-post from forum.cubers.net] - Noobicus - 03-10-2016 Very cool. All my nerdy co-workers gave a thumbs-up as well. RE: I made a thing [x-post from forum.cubers.net] - ExodusS - 03-10-2016 Thanks :D RE: I made a thing [x-post from forum.cubers.net] - Ronald_Reagan - 03-10-2016 Haha, I was wondering if it had a box on the outside! |