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Megaman_90 · 05-21-09

I know many people are going to laugh at this but here I go. I'm creating a Gaming PC that will play classic(DOS) games. So my goal here is to create a over-the-top "Classic Gaming PC" for playing old games. I'm going to throw some LEDs and all kinds of goodies in the case.

I have this old Compaq that I'm going to use for parts I got a working, Mobo, RAM and CPU(p1 133mhz). The CD-ROM and floppy are shot, the PSU won't be able to handle much lighting(plus its old and crappy) and the case is just...old and cramped.

So I need a good case(with a window, preferably, $50 max) and a low power (under 250w or less is fine) PSU that will hold up well. Any suggestions?

ShaunBarlow · 05-21-09

Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156226

Looks pretty nice as it is, with good potential for the LED lighting. And comes in under budget at $39.99. ATX Case, has a window and nice colour scheme

Thermaltake 430W. Enough power to leave room for upgrade.
$35.99
($25.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153023

EDIT: I would check the reviews on the case first though. But at that price it seems a winner, and it's not like you're gonna be overclocking in it, and putting a 250 graphics card in there. Should suit your needs and price range.

Megaman_90 · 05-21-09

Yeah that case looks good, I think I will go with the blue version though.

As for the PSU I'm going to have to check to see that is going to work, these old mobos have some different(older) connectors on em'....

Any other thoughts?

Threefeet · 05-21-09

I have to say I really like the idea!

You should try to incorporate a 'Turbo' button. Remember those?

ShaunBarlow · 05-21-09

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Originally Posted by Megaman_90

Yeah that case looks good, I think I will go with the blue version though.

As for the PSU I'm going to have to check to see that is going to work, these old mobos have some different(older) connectors on em'....

Any other thoughts?

Ah yeah, i forgot to take that into consideration. Also, make sure you will be able to mount your Motherboard properly in that case. Nice to see you're going for the blue version though, you need a post a thread of putting it all together so we can see the outcome

Edit: Just done a search on the Blue version of the case. looks very swish indeed, lets hope it is sturdy.

Megaman_90 · 05-21-09

Well the stock PSU is massive 75W!

I will post pictures later of the old PC later, this mobo uses a p9(6-pin) and p8(6-pin) for mobo power. Me thinks I'm going to need a AT PSU, or an adapter.

I'm going to start to work on this at the end of the month(when I get paid), any suggestions until then?

lol @ the turbo button.

thegreatsquare · 05-21-09

Even though this is $60/$40 AR, I like the blue. Also it is a good deal bigger/roomier and toolless.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144218

amder · 05-21-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Threefeet

I have to say I really like the idea!

You should try to incorporate a 'Turbo' button. Remember those?

I still have a case with a turbo button on it. It would be sick to see it with one.

ShaunBarlow · 05-21-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegreatsquare

Even though this is $60/$40 AR, I like the blue. Also it is a good deal bigger/roomier and toolless.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144218

They're both Mid ATX cases, so i doubt there will be a great deal of extra room to justify the higher price anyway. Maybe one or two centimetres max, and it's not like he's gonna be running WC and SLi in it

Everyone to their own though!

Megaman_90 · 05-21-09

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Originally Posted by ShaunBarlow

They're both Mid ATX cases, so i doubt there will be a great deal of extra room to justify the higher price anyway. Maybe one or two centimetres max, and it's not like he's gonna be running WC and SLi in it

Everyone to their own though!

I agree, besides....this a p1 we are talking about the heatsink as no fan, and airflow does not need to be maxed out.

Well here are some pictures on the unit I will be transforming.

It lives! To my surprise after about on yeah without use, it powered right up!

Various pictures:

The Mobo, obviously a standard AT Mobo. Dusty but otherwise, in good shape.

Well I think I will be getting this PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817707002

Should do fine for what I will be powering. Any further opinions now that you have seen the pictures?

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