I want to build a system, into an empty XBOX360 case. Is it possible?

SaiZo · Nov 19, 2012, 12:32 PM

As title says, and what I would like to know: Is it possible to modify the XBOX 360 case so it could fit say an mATX motherboard inside it?

I do have an empty XBOX 360 case (not slim), even the strange looking "dual" fan.
Also, I have an empty NES case..

animal007uk · Nov 19, 2012, 12:39 PM

Looking at youtube vids would sugest its possible but i have no idea where you would start.

MasterInvader · Nov 19, 2012, 12:49 PM

The biggest problem is the PSU, what do you have in mind for this "rig"? [Gaming, MediaPC]

brandonwh64 · Nov 19, 2012, 12:56 PM

Your best option is to run the PSU externally, and I am doubting a full size GPU would fit. What is this PC going to be used for? If its a media center style then I would recommend a 5800K APU and 8GB DDR3 low profile. also use a 2.5 SSD and mount a custom DVD-RW. Its do able but def the PSU will have to be outside. I have seen pretty powerful PSU's like a standard Xbox 360 PSU being used on a ATX motherboard but would do some research on that.

JNUKZ · Nov 19, 2012, 01:09 PM

yes its possible also with ps3 fat, but no discrete GPU only integrated so a 5800K or similar like brandon said

TheLaughingMan · Nov 19, 2012, 02:05 PM

Yes. Go with an mini ITX board, A10-5800K as suggested, and get a slim PSU in the 300W range. It should fit into the case with little issue. The problem will be proper cooling.

brandonwh64 · Nov 19, 2012, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheLaughingMan

Yes. Go with an mini ITX board, A10-5800K as suggested, and get a slim PSU in the 300W range. It should fit into the case with little issue. The problem will be proper cooling.

Be cool to mount a H60/80 on the back of the case and the pump should set inside nicely due to the lower profile design.

Sasqui · Nov 19, 2012, 02:11 PM

Here's a similar project: http://www.acidmods.com/forum/index.php?topic=37926.0

SaiZo · Nov 20, 2012, 12:49 PM

Hey, thanks everyone!

This is what I need to get it running:
Motherboard: ASUS F2A85-M Pro
CPU: A10-5800K Black Edition
Memory: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB * 2 DDR3
HDD: Kingston 120GB SSDNow V+200 (2.5")
Optical drive: Sony-NEC-Optiarc SNO BR Combo

PSU This was a bit tricky, so a friend of mine who is a trained and certified electrician looked at the XBOX and said he could 'build' me a PSU for it. The parts will be bought from Elfa Distrelec, and tested before installation.

The "rig" is mainly for entertainment, like a media PC.

About cooling the entire thing, I was thinking myself of watercooling since everything would rather crowded in the box itself.

This is nothing I'm going to build today or tomorrow, but something to do when I have looked it over completely. Because when I start - there is no going back..

JNUKZ · Nov 20, 2012, 01:10 PM

Nice xbox Media PC.
when you finish it post some pictures of it.

brandonwh64 · Nov 20, 2012, 01:20 PM

Do you still have the original xbox PSU? If so you can pickup a picoPSU adaptor and use the connection of the XBOX motherboard to make it look original but have a PC inside. Below is some links that will help you out

http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-160-XT

Wrigleyvillain · Nov 20, 2012, 04:00 PM

Hey...an XBox worth a shit for gaming!

Cool project, man.

SaiZo · Nov 20, 2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandonwh64

Do you still have the original xbox PSU? If so you can pickup a picoPSU adaptor and use the connection of the XBOX motherboard to make it look original but have a PC inside. Below is some links that will help you out

http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-160-XT

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/6...60toatxpsu.jpg

Nope, I do not have the original xbox PSU, got this one stripped of the internals, in other words - empty.

ricerfuel · Nov 21, 2012, 10:06 AM

Nice idea

Nov 19, 2012, 12:32 PM	#1
SaiZo Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hesperus IV Posts: 366 (0.48/day) Thanks: 541 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts System Specs	I want to build a system, into an empty XBOX360 case. Is it possible? As title says, and what I would like to know: Is it possible to modify the XBOX 360 case so it could fit say an mATX motherboard inside it? I do have an empty XBOX 360 case (not slim), even the strange looking "dual" fan. Also, I have an empty NES case..

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Nov 19, 2012, 12:56 PM	#4
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Nov 19, 2012, 12:39 PM	#2
animal007uk Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Warwick, Warwickshire, England Posts: 1,089 (0.70/day) Thanks: 226 Thanked 226 Times in 189 Posts System Specs	Looking at youtube vids would sugest its possible but i have no idea where you would start.

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Nov 19, 2012, 01:09 PM	#5
JNUKZ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Portugal Posts: 133 (0.64/day) Thanks: 66 Thanked 85 Times in 42 Posts System Specs	yes its possible also with ps3 fat, but no discrete GPU only integrated so a 5800K or similar like brandon said __________________ Steam/Origin ID: JNUKZ

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Nov 19, 2012, 02:05 PM	#6
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Nov 20, 2012, 12:49 PM	#9
SaiZo Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hesperus IV Posts: 366 (0.48/day) Thanks: 541 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts System Specs	Hey, thanks everyone! This is what I need to get it running: Motherboard: ASUS F2A85-M Pro CPU: A10-5800K Black Edition Memory: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB * 2 DDR3 HDD: Kingston 120GB SSDNow V+200 (2.5") Optical drive: Sony-NEC-Optiarc SNO BR Combo PSU This was a bit tricky, so a friend of mine who is a trained and certified electrician looked at the XBOX and said he could 'build' me a PSU for it. The parts will be bought from Elfa Distrelec, and tested before installation. The "rig" is mainly for entertainment, like a media PC. About cooling the entire thing, I was thinking myself of watercooling since everything would rather crowded in the box itself. This is nothing I'm going to build today or tomorrow, but something to do when I have looked it over completely. Because when I start - there is no going back..

Nov 20, 2012, 01:10 PM	#10
JNUKZ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Portugal Posts: 133 (0.64/day) Thanks: 66 Thanked 85 Times in 42 Posts System Specs	Nice xbox Media PC. when you finish it post some pictures of it. __________________ Steam/Origin ID: JNUKZ

Nov 20, 2012, 01:20 PM	#11
brandonwh64 Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chatsworth, GA Posts: 13,560 (10.04/day) Thanks: 2,138 Thanked 5,338 Times in 3,695 Posts System Specs	Do you still have the original xbox PSU? If so you can pickup a picoPSU adaptor and use the connection of the XBOX motherboard to make it look original but have a PC inside. Below is some links that will help you out http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-160-XT __________________ Cruncher's: All GPU's GPU's: 7970 3GB Unlocked = 8 Threads 5770 1GB OCed = 2 Threads

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Nov 21, 2012, 10:06 AM	#14
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