2014-03-06, 06:54
I want to create a low cost/high powered HTPC that runs XBMC but is cased in a Nintendo shell. I got the idea off of a thread off of Imgur. I'd like to get some ideas for the components to use for this build. Thanks!
2014-03-06, 07:33
I have done this for my Rumpus Room.
E6500 DualCore 64W TDP
Zotac 9300 Wifi board (with Nvidia 9300 onboard)
4Gb RAM
64Gb SSD
Open Elec 3.2.4
HP-MCE receiver
Pico PSU
I have added a huge 120mm fan under the ITX board to remove air. It gets a bit hot 70deg, but still within the thermal limits of the CPU.
This was built from old parts. I would highly recommend keeping an eye on the new J1900 with 12v DC. This would keeps the cost right down.
J1900 board with 12v DC wont need a Pico PSU, Case is the NES, boot from USB-OpenElec so no HDD, 2Gb Ram. + HP remote
Should be $200! and be a very sweet little machine.
J1900 is passivly cooled, so the device would be silent.
E6500 DualCore 64W TDP
Zotac 9300 Wifi board (with Nvidia 9300 onboard)
4Gb RAM
64Gb SSD
Open Elec 3.2.4
HP-MCE receiver
Pico PSU
I have added a huge 120mm fan under the ITX board to remove air. It gets a bit hot 70deg, but still within the thermal limits of the CPU.
This was built from old parts. I would highly recommend keeping an eye on the new J1900 with 12v DC. This would keeps the cost right down.
J1900 board with 12v DC wont need a Pico PSU, Case is the NES, boot from USB-OpenElec so no HDD, 2Gb Ram. + HP remote
Should be $200! and be a very sweet little machine.
J1900 is passivly cooled, so the device would be silent.
2014-03-06, 23:39
2015-04-13, 14:38
There is a long discussion on Nintendo Forums dedicated to unusual NES hardware mods. @kortina, if you post this there, it's guaranteed to generate some excitement. 
