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Try ditching the stock cooler for a better one if you can... The one on my A8 was as loud as a vacuum cleaner when I was gaming using integrated...

I've been thinking....

 

what if I mount the motherboard up side down? with the bottom facing the top, and the pcb hovering in the middle?

 

I could cover the backside in electrical tape, and mount the GPU above that?

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I'm thinking I'll go with my original list, I just have to find a single slot GPU 6.7 inches or zhorter.

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I've been thinking....

 

what if I mount the motherboard up side down? with the bottom facing the top, and the pcb hovering in the middle?

 

I could cover the backside in electrical tape, and mount the GPU above that?

 

That's a unique way to mount something... There's a vent on the lower front side of the PS2 fat so the cooler can suck air through that...

 

But the backside... Maybe squeeze the GPU into the expansion bay?

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This looks interesting would like to see the end result. Followed

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Time for a quick update.

 

I just took an old IO sheild I had lying around, and an io plate for a GPU I had & stacked them, comparing them to the PS2, and that will not work.

 

I need a single slot GPU.

 

Good news is, I found one.

(refurb part, limited quantity, dont want any potential nabbers)

Only a little less powerful than what I intend to use, but a whole lot cheaper.

 

Maybe I can get a better CPU with the $40 this frees up?

I would get a pico PSU with that extra 40 ,save you so much space in your case . and would help a lot with heat.

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I've been thinking about making a ps2 build, already stripped my old one down in preparation for the parts (thinking of getting some on black Friday, although I need to finish my main rig before I make PS2 HTPC.

 

EDIT: Parts I was planning on using;
Penitum G3258 / AMD A10-6800k (This option is more expensive but has dual graphics mode with my GFX card for higher performance).
Mobo: Depends on processor really but something around £50 mark.
Graphics card: 1gb AMD Radeon 6670 (Was my gpu in my rig before I got a 680).
RAM: 4gb / 8gb (depends on budget).
PSU: I really don't know, maybe BeQuiet 300w TFX Power 2 (But it's 5 mm to long so I'm going to have to work around that).
Storage 1: A 60gb SSD / M.2 SSD (Depends on the motherboard's compatibility with m.2 or not, and the price).
Storage 2: 1tb 5400rpm hdd (this is currently in my main rig but when I replace it will go towards the PS2 build).
Case: PS2 Fat.
Other 1: PCI extender / right angle.
Other 2: Dust filters and mesh.
Other 3: PS2 controller to USB.

And I will be (hopefully using my friends 3d printer for a backplate.

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I would get a pico PSU with that extra 40 ,save you so much space in your case . and would help a lot with heat.

 

I dont have an extra $40 anymore, gotta find a new GPU again (too long)

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This is fascinating. The nostalgia is strong in this one. I remember playing on the ps2 ALOT.

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You know what would be awkward on this project? Playing PS2 games using an emulator (*ehem* PCSX2 *ehem*) on the system itself...

 

Anyways... nice project you got going there... Followed.

 

EDIT: Why go with Linux if you play to play PS2 games on it? Wouldn't Windows be more... ideal?

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@ameteurpcguy mainly budget constraints, and I really like fedora.

It's a non issue considering I'll be playing source games locally and offloading most others to my windows PC using steam IHS.

 

@imthewalrus I'm going to use the original buttons for power & reset, by soldering a couple wires to the terminus of the ribbon cable.

I might pick up a usb to playstation adapter for the ports... we'll see.

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all but two of the parts have finally arrived!

 

No pictures yet, gotta finish homework.

 

But I'm excited!

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This and @ungreedy's NES make me want to get my old i5 out, buy it a new motherboard and RAM, then begin building it into a original Xbox 360.. Sadly I don't have money. :(

 

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Gloves? 

What do they know of England, who only England know?

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Got a work space set up!

nice gloves

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Gloves? 

 

Gotta do some cutting, and I dont have the best luck with sharp things...

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Gotta do some cutting, and I dont have the best luck with sharp things...

 

Ah. Well try not to injure yourself! :P

What do they know of England, who only England know?

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is that the slim one ?

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is that the slim one ?

If your refering to the PS2 case then No, You would be hard pressed to fit a full PC into a PS2 slim. 

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If your refering to the PS2 case then No, You would be hard pressed to fit a full PC into a PS2 slim. 

Yes sire I was referring to the case, I actually own one a slim PS2 it's a great console, now you shall excuse me sir I'll be watching the IT show and kuroko no basuke quietly.

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