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Main => Project Arcade - the book! => Topic started by: jonm on January 21, 2005, 09:43:07 am
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Say, I was going to put an old computer in my cabinet, but then I found this cheap mini-ITX board.
http://www.idotpc.com/TheStore/Desktop/802spec.asp?Product.id=802&Cate.id=5&Product.status=green
I plan on using a TV and it already claims to have a high-quality s-video out! The only other downside I see is no USB 2 ports, only 1.1. It looks like a bargain for only $99. Then all I need is memory, power supply, harddrive! I also think it would look cool to mount the mobo inside the cabinet without a computer case.
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You might want to look for a different platform.
The mini-itx 1 ghz performs much like a 600/700 mhz PIII. A lot of games may not be 100%. I know Metal Slug can stutter on it. Also, the TV-OUT requires a deal of tweaking to get it 90% usuable. I was really disappointed with mine. I ended ditching this about to weeks ago for this for a 1.6ghz duron + mobo combo for $49. I bought a Cheap HSF and an ATI Video card w/TV out for under $99. Now I can play an Metal Slug/TMNT 4 player/Gauntlet II with no problem, and it looks MUCH better with S/Video.
Oh, the heat was not an issue from the duron. It's faily cool running.
-david
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You might want to look for a different platform.
The mini-itx 1 ghz performs much like a 600/700 mhz PIII. A lot of games may not be 100%. I know Metal Slug can stutter on it. Also, the TV-OUT requires a deal of tweaking to get it 90% usuable. I was really disappointed with mine. I ended ditching this about to weeks ago for this for a 1.6ghz duron + mobo combo for $49. I bought a Cheap HSF and an ATI Video card w/TV out for under $99. Now I can play an Metal Slug/TMNT 4 player/Gauntlet II with no problem, and it looks MUCH better with S/Video.
Oh, the heat was not an issue from the duron. It's faily cool running.
-david
Instead of doing that, go for a small form factor board and better processor.. it'd be worth the 200 dollar investment, I'd wager. MicroATX boards from Gigabyte/Asus are nice.. dunno if you want Intel or AMD. Intel has some nice boards as well.