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09-05-2010, 01:05 PM
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| build me a CHEAP CHEAP Computer.
This is specifically to run mame and so i can run it on my new astro city.
It will most likely be running xp. I have a case and a psu. (antec p120) It also does not need a video card.
Halp.
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09-05-2010, 01:41 PM
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How cheap is cheap?
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09-05-2010, 02:11 PM
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09-05-2010, 04:02 PM
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i dont think atom will be powerful enough to run sf4.
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09-05-2010, 04:13 PM
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can i mount a mobo on a wooden plank btw? LOL
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09-05-2010, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MajinHurricane  can i mount a mobo on a wooden plank btw? LOL | Sure.
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09-05-2010, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by !MiKrofT Sure. | sweet no need for a case then. Where should I throw the power supply then? Just leave it on the bottom of the cabinet?
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09-05-2010, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MajinHurricane sweet no need for a case then. Where should I throw the power supply then? Just leave it on the bottom of the cabinet? | I would still use a case because you will still need a the power and reset buttons.
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09-05-2010, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Manic! I would still use a case because you will still need a the power and reset buttons. | hmm, but it'll have a hard time fitting it in.
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09-05-2010, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MajinHurricane sweet no need for a case then. Where should I throw the power supply then? Just leave it on the bottom of the cabinet? | Just screw the ps to the board as well if you have some sorta bracket. Just to keep it from sliding around. You can also leave it on the bottom. Makes no difference really.
For the power switches you wouldn't want to use the ones on the case anyways. It would probably be in an awkward place. Just run a wire from the motherboard to a push to contact switch on the outside of your case. Same with the reset.
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09-05-2010, 07:40 PM
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Another cheap Mobo CPU combo: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...mguqOMeIuGl3ug
What Mame front end are you using?
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09-05-2010, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MajinHurricane hmm, but it'll have a hard time fitting it in. | Short the power pins on the mobo
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09-07-2010, 05:04 PM
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If you want it the real ghetto way, just turn on the computer by shorting the power pins with a screw driver. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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09-07-2010, 05:14 PM
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Just buy someones older used computer off craigslist, rip it apart, and mount the pieces any which way you please inside.
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09-07-2010, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by impactX If you want it the real ghetto way, just turn on the computer by shorting the power pins with a screw driver. Posted via RS Mobile | haha we used to do that at work all the time when testing or replacing motherboards.
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09-08-2010, 12:57 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/Power-Motherboard-Cable-Switch-Button/dp/B00345WH4A
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09-08-2010, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MajinHurricane | Yeah that works too.. essentially if you rip apart the front panel you'll have the same wire inside the computer case. Just solder an extension to it and pull it to wherever you want the power switch in the cabinet.
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