Nintendo NES PC

Creator: Missscarlet Status: Gathering Parts Born On: 12:40, 17 September 2012 (CDT) Last Updated: 14:57, 19 September 2012 (CDT)

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	Removed mounting pegs from inside case Brainstormed	Considered removing bottom raised plate Considered removing original controller connectors and replacing with USB. Looking at pre-made instructions show that the initial creation has nothing in the controller spots. Need to get an 2.5" to 3.5" IDE Hard Drive Adapter
9/19/2012	Research	Considering multiple ways to connect controllers to system USB Port on front of system for USB controllers Wireless gamepads with USB transmitter Leave original ports in front and convert the wire receivers into USB to easily attach to motherboard Combination of all of the above Must remember that this is the first build and is on the tightest schedule, so must go with easiest build options.