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Project : C-MACC'S (Complete - Multi Arcade Console Computer System)
ark_ader:
I did the same thing with the X arcade, had PS1,Xbox,DC,GB and the PC all worked via switch boxes.
Heat is a problem, but once you get the final pieces in place you will see which devices need better cooling. My advice is to make small platforms for the consoles so there is adequate airflow.
The TB storage is totally up to you, but I would look at loading everything from a server, thus the problems of archiving will resolve.
All your 8 bit up to 16 bit images, mpegs, and roms can be stored on 1 500GB disc. Your xbox should be ok with one 500gb drive too. I cannot see you playing everything, besides it will take ages to locate it all.
I can see your point, and the candy cab is a great final resting place for all your consoles. I would go out and buy a Xarcade controller and interfaces for your consoles from www.gremlinsolutions.co.uk or depending on the euro one of the EU suppliers. It will save you problems later.
You managed to get everything fitted inside ok, and it looks good!
mayhem:
yeh things are going well. Im awaiting delivery of stuff from gremlin. once they arrive ill be cracking on. just bought my upgraded pc today. will post more later
mayhem:
PC Parts arrived on sataday
Biostar P4m900-M7 SE
4GB ( 2 x 2GB) Elixir Memory
Pentium Duel core E2180 2Ghz 1mb l2 cash 800Mhz FSB
2 x 1TB Samsung Hds Sata (stripped)
Geforce - 850GT PCIE 1024Mb DDR2 (was dirt cheap)
600 watt Standard PWR Supply
6 x 120mm Fans (bargin at £3.50 each)
Ive got 2 x 350 Gb IDE Hds spare that ill allso be adding on as back up drives for the roms only.
But i messed up the CPU was just a stop gap for when my other cpu arrives but once i checked out the ram it was only 800Mhz and i needed 1066Mhz ram Doh .... So ill have to re order some more after my new CPU Arrives
On order a q6600 CPU quad core and a beast to over clock. This should arrive by wen. Been 1 mouth now for me waiting for the arrival of the converters for the jamma interface and LED interface and various other bits and lets just say Ive given up waiting now and gone and ordered another one. (thats jamma to PC interface card).
once i have enough cash saved up ill order the rest of the bits thats havent arrived and hopefully will be able to play this thing.
Im haveing to reinstall game ex and all the software again on the new pc but thats not to much of a problem. It took 3 hours to move all the games roms onto the 2 Tb of Hds. I allso haveing to order a Sata Raid card as my mother bord only has 2 sata ports and when buying it i forgot to look lol ....
mayhem:
for thouse who worrie about cooling. here are some pics of my cooling so far.
The Inside allso caontains 4 120 Fans as well to move air aound the system.
All the fans are controlled so i can turn them up or down or off.
The airflow comming in is 400+ CFM in total if all fans are on at full blat (that alot of room temp air)
Ive just orderd the fan guards and they will be here wensday hopefully with the new cpu and ram.
Ummon:
What monitor are you using? If it's 15khz capable how are you getting mame to display that? How did you blow your computer?
For those also wondering about the cab height, notice the bottom is a 'booster'. I don't think I've every seen that before but no surprise they make it.
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