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Building a Computer... in a PS2?

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Hey guys, 

 

With inspiration from Luke's Fallout 4 Bomb Shell build, and my own desire to build a smaller computer for my television, I'm considering trying to throw something together inside a older console case. I loved my Playstation 2 as a kid, and it would be fantastic to see one under my TV again. I'm not looking to do any kind of gaming, I just want a machine that can browse the web, stream Netflix or YouTube. I don't think it'd be too difficult to get parts to fit inside a fat case like the Playstation 2, but the only issue that comes to mind is finding a power supply that'll fit and still run the machine.

 

Anyways, what do you guys think? And as always, thanks for the help.

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I think this sounds f****ing cool. I'm unsure on a power supply sorry, but like i said.. sounds awesome! :D

 

what PSU do they use in all the steam machines? are they purchasable?

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That's a cool idea man. Some things that pop up in my mind:

 

- Since it's only for media streaming you don't need a high end build so maybe you can get a CPU with onboard GPU (i5 2500K or something) Or a very cheap old GPU.

- Maybe store the PSU outside of the box? I don't think there's PSU's that are small enough to fit in a PS2 box. 

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Hey guys, 

 

With inspiration from Luke's Fallout 4 Bomb Shell build, and my own desire to build a smaller computer for my television, I'm considering trying to throw something together inside a older console case. I loved my Playstation 2 as a kid, and it would be fantastic to see one under my TV again. I'm not looking to do any kind of gaming, I just want a machine that can browse the web, stream Netflix or YouTube. I don't think it'd be too difficult to get parts to fit inside a fat case like the Playstation 2, but the only issue that comes to mind is finding a power supply that'll fit and still run the machine.

 

Anyways, what do you guys think? And as always, thanks for the help.

I think it sound pretty cool, and tbh I kinda want to do it too now. Lol. In terms of PSU, with a case as thin as a PSU (edit oops: PS2) you're probably going to have to look into server class PSUs, which might require modding/rewiring to get it to work with an ATX standard mobo. Also, if it's only going to be for web/netflix (and chill, giggity giggity goo) then I would look into getting one of those mobos that has an integrated CPU and uses SO-DIMM RAM.

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I'm seriously thinking about this now... I might steal your idea.... :ph34r:

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There are motherboards that use an external power supply, I believe Asrock had some. I think you could even fit in a 750ti with a PCI extender.

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Hey guys, 

 

With inspiration from Luke's Fallout 4 Bomb Shell build, and my own desire to build a smaller computer for my television, I'm considering trying to throw something together inside a older console case. I loved my Playstation 2 as a kid, and it would be fantastic to see one under my TV again. I'm not looking to do any kind of gaming, I just want a machine that can browse the web, stream Netflix or YouTube. I don't think it'd be too difficult to get parts to fit inside a fat case like the Playstation 2, but the only issue that comes to mind is finding a power supply that'll fit and still run the machine.

 

Anyways, what do you guys think? And as always, thanks for the help.

There are motherboards that use an external power supply, I believe Asrock had some. I think you could even fit in a 750ti with a PCI extender.

This! ^^ I can't believe I forgot about those mobos! Doi!!! I'm just gonna go back to drinking now and Fallout 4 now. Lol

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Hey guys, 

 

With inspiration from Luke's Fallout 4 Bomb Shell build, and my own desire to build a smaller computer for my television, I'm considering trying to throw something together inside a older console case. I loved my Playstation 2 as a kid, and it would be fantastic to see one under my TV again. I'm not looking to do any kind of gaming, I just want a machine that can browse the web, stream Netflix or YouTube. I don't think it'd be too difficult to get parts to fit inside a fat case like the Playstation 2, but the only issue that comes to mind is finding a power supply that'll fit and still run the machine.

 

Anyways, what do you guys think? And as always, thanks for the help.

One sick idea man. There might be a way to use the power supply of PS2 i hope. Any one do post after you are done with it.

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Someone on here did this already...

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/251352-project-ps2/

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Oh damn, I would love to see it finished & working [emoji1] Miss my fat PS2 that I had... Dunno if it still works [emoji4]

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Buy a broadwell NUC and put it in the PS2 case...done.

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Buy a broadwell NUC and put it in the PS2 case...done.

NUC's are too expensive. How about a raspberry pi 2 with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

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Damn, I'd love to see this happen!

Although, for a power supply, I'd recommend you getting a motherboard and CPU like on the AM1 platform so you can power the entire thing off of an external PSU.

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Hey guys, 

 

With inspiration from Luke's Fallout 4 Bomb Shell build, and my own desire to build a smaller computer for my television, I'm considering trying to throw something together inside a older console case. I loved my Playstation 2 as a kid, and it would be fantastic to see one under my TV again. I'm not looking to do any kind of gaming, I just want a machine that can browse the web, stream Netflix or YouTube. I don't think it'd be too difficult to get parts to fit inside a fat case like the Playstation 2, but the only issue that comes to mind is finding a power supply that'll fit and still run the machine.

 

Anyways, what do you guys think? And as always, thanks for the help.

Yay!

 

A Mini ITX board is your best bet, I had to cut out the back a bit on my case to make my board fit without flexing, but you will either need to cut vents or find a really low-profile cooler for your processor. a pico psu is recommended but may not work with higher wattage hardware.

 

I suppose a nano ITX board would work too, assuming you can find a board with a suitable processor on it.

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