Nintendo NES PC
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[hide]Overview
After attaining an empty NES case, I plan on making it as small PC emulator for playing any number of games.
The main idea and instructions were found here
Research
Links
- Mini-ITX.com: Project NESPC
- Instructables.com: How to Build a Nintendo NES PC
- TomsHardware.com: NES PC Power Questions
- RetroZone.com
- Joystiq.com
- Viewoline.com
Materials
- NES Case
- Motherboard: Mini-itx board
- Processor: Best if built into motherboard
- DDR3 Memory: 1GB
- Slimeline dvd/cd
- Slimline dvd/cd adapter
- PSU: 80 watt picoPSU
- 2.5" Hard Drive
- Leads(?)
If Bought
| Item | Part | Link | Price (w/o shipping) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motherboard | ASRock E35LM1 AMD E-240 | Newegg.com | $54.99 |
| DDR3 Memory | Crucial 1GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 | Newegg.com | $8.99 |
| PSU | picoPSU-80, 80w output, 12v input DC-DC Power Supply | Mini-box.com | $25.00 |
Total Cost (w/o shipping): $88.98
First Build
Materials
| Part | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| NES Case | Empty NES Case | Item received from Omegix. |
| Motherboard | Unknown | Item received from Omegix. |
| Processor | Unknown | Item received from Omegix. Could be integrated into Motherboard. |
| DDR3 Memory | 1GB memory stick | Item found in shop. Not tested to fit yet. |
| Slimeline dvd/cd | Unknown | Item received from MissScarlet. Found in old dell laptop. |
| PSU | Not found | Still looking. |
| 2.5" IDE HDD | Travelstar 10GB | Omegix can give this to you. It's really small, but how much space do you need for an emulation system? There may be bigger ones upstairs in storage. --Omegix (talk) 14:33, 19 September 2012 (CDT) |
Progress
| Date | Accomplished | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2012 |
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