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new idea! home arcade system build
Mikeosoft:
--- Quote from: Donkbaca on May 06, 2011, 12:50:20 am ---Probably better to have a small fan blowing out instead of in, you want to blow all the heat out of the box. When I asked about power. I meant is a power supply going to be in the box? Or are you using an external power supply?
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i was thinking something along a pico itx ps:
since there will be minimal power draw. we'll see though, i'm kinda budget tight right now. I just sold an atari jaguar CD tonight though so i have some funds to throw into this project
Vigo:
Hey, I like the way you think! :cheers:
I was thinking of doing something like this, but ended up making my Super NES machine. I just thought you might want to take a peek since it has a few similarities with using fanless, external powered itx, plug and play video, and working in a tight spots.
I was wondering about what you were planning with the USB ports, are you planning on allowing other players to chain on to your machine using usb joysticks?
Anyway, I can't wait to see what you put together! :cheers:
BobA:
If you want all the diff video outs and alot more horsepower you could look at this new offering. I have not been able to find a price on it yet and zotacs are usually a bit on the expensive side.
Zotac Fusion Itx WiFi A
BobA:
Set up my itx with mame 132. Plays about 90% of the regular titles did not try any CHDs. Neogeo and CPS2 worked fine. Will try some emulators next.
BobA:
--- Quote from: Mikeosoft on May 06, 2011, 12:57:59 am ---
--- Quote from: Donkbaca on May 06, 2011, 12:50:20 am ---Probably better to have a small fan blowing out instead of in, you want to blow all the heat out of the box. When I asked about power. I meant is a power supply going to be in the box? Or are you using an external power supply?
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i was thinking something along a pico itx ps:
since there will be minimal power draw. we'll see though, i'm kinda budget tight right now. I just sold an atari jaguar CD tonight though so i have some funds to throw into this project
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Just noticed that your choice of power supply is a 20 pin connector. Alot of the newer boards use 24 pin plus the 4 pin 12 V.