[Case Gallery] Sega SC-3000H-C

Cuzza · Sep 13, 2009

To view this case mod, go here.

Specs:
Sega SC-3000H Personal Computer (1983)
VIA Epia Nano-ITX NX15000G mainboard, VIA C7 CPU, 1.5GHz, VIA IGP, 1Gb DDR2-667
80Gb Hitachi 2.5" HDD
Slot-load DVD combo-drive from iBook G4
picoPSU-60WI, 60 watt, with IBM laptop power-brick
Original Sega keyboard, adapted with x-keys matrix board from P.I. Engineering
Windows XP

Mods:
Well, pretty much everything in it is a mod of some kind! Custom connector board for keyboard ribbons, holes and slots cut in case for everything, Painted DVD drive bezel, customised (sic) mainboard heatsink, cut and grinded all sorts of things to fit, plenty of custom wiring.

When I picked the old Sega up at the recyling shop for $4 I never thought I would end up taking this project so seriously. But thanks to the support of all the TPU members who followed my project log (and about $800!) I got it done, and it's a completely unique computer that I'm very proud of. Before this my most extensive mod was adding extra fans to old cases, so this is a serious step up. I think I have the mod bug bad now so look out!

MN12BIRD · Sep 13, 2009

Coolest computer I've ever seen!!! That is just awesome.

erocker · Sep 13, 2009

I love this. As a former Sega console "fanboy" a 10/10 is a must. Great work.

(FIH) The Don · Sep 13, 2009

that is freakin niceness, when a thief comes to your home, it is NOT the computer he is stealing, super nice mod.

Taz100420 · Sep 13, 2009

Good to see it done! I was wondering how u were gonna hook up the keyboard to make it work but seems like u worked it all out! Great job!

DrunkenMafia · Sep 13, 2009

Thats awesome man, who woulda thought a kiwi would be so talented... :laugh:

10 from me

steelkane · Sep 13, 2009

That old thing never seen my 10 coming,, Turned out great, Hows Sega running for you.

MilkyWay · Sep 13, 2009

speechless

deserves all the credit it gets!

A Cheese Danish · Sep 13, 2009

MilkyWay said:
deserves all the credit it gets!

+1 on that!
Very nice! I enjoyed following that build every step of the way!

...even though I didn't post in your thread

a_ump · Sep 13, 2009

yea man, like i commented on your origional thread just a few min ago. This is the most unique mod i have seen on these forums, very different and intriguing. 10/10 dude hella good job.

[DGK] · Sep 13, 2009

TEN/TEN yo Ima Sega fanboy too.Considering they made Armored Core 4 and Armored Core for Answer in PS3 more action packed and fast paced Mecha action!

Cuzza · Sep 13, 2009

Thanks everyone for all the comments, it is much appreciated!

@(FIH) The Don, Theives can be pretty stupid, I'm not sure it's safe!

@DrunkenMafia, New Zealand hasn't achieved much else lately, so that talent had to spill out somewhere I suppose.

@A Cheese Danish, I could feel you lurking!

@[DGK], I bet the Sega of 1983 probably has no connection to the modern games company except the name. But it's a great name

Duke_GuRu · Sep 13, 2009

it's nice to see RETRO and awesome to see it done like this. Love your Mod. I bet it was all kinds of fun doin' it. 10/10 Bro

stevebaker · Sep 13, 2009

Awesome! 10/10 from me!

I actually have one of these in my loft! Dunt remember where it came from and I never would have thought of this and won't bother now. It's great as a unique piece. Well done, it's genius!

Cuzza · Sep 14, 2009

Oh man! who voted 6? I thought I was in for a perfect 10 for a while! Oh well.

nazaropeth · Sep 14, 2009

Now that's the MOD!
I'd like to see more of that way to use old 8-bit and 16-bit computer to fill with new parts

10/10 from me!

radeon747 · Sep 29, 2009

Just for that hard work and effort i gave you 10/10 one off the best mod i have ever seen seriously good on ya man.

Woody112 · Oct 6, 2009

8/10 Clean it up a little and it'd be an easy 10. I'd put a screen over the GPU exhaust port and maby paint the case or something. Even a clear coat would dress it up nicely.

Cuzza · Oct 6, 2009

GPU exhaust port? Not sure what you mean by that. Thanks for feedback anyway

Woody112 · Oct 6, 2009

Cuzza said:
GPU exhaust port? Not sure what you mean by that. Thanks for feedback anyway

Sorry about that, don't know what I was thinking. From the one picture it kind of does look like a large heat sink from a GPU, LOL. I was referring to the right hand side where you have that opening in the case. I was just thinking you could put like a aluminum screen over it or something. Just an idea It's an awesome build either way.

Cuzza · Oct 6, 2009

That hole is the cartridge slot, it's meant to be a big hole. If I had a cartridge I could cut it off and mount it in there permanently, maybe with a card reader or something in it. But I dont, so I can't.

glad you like it!

stinger608 · Oct 7, 2009

Gave this a 10/10!!!!!!! That is fricking awesome Cuzza!!!!!!!!

Reefer86 · Oct 13, 2009

Great stuff, really modding there! 10/10

ASRockIQ · Oct 14, 2009

Sega fan boy here. 10/10 of course!

cerver · Nov 18, 2009

very nice mate, 10/10 IMO.

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[Case Gallery] Sega SC-3000H-C

Cuzza

MN12BIRD

erocker

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(FIH) The Don

Taz100420

DrunkenMafia

steelkane

MilkyWay

A Cheese Danish

a_ump

[DGK]

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Cuzza

Duke_GuRu

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stevebaker

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Cuzza

nazaropeth

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radeon747

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Woody112

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Cuzza

Woody112

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Cuzza

stinger608

Dedicated TPU Cruncher & Folder

Reefer86

ASRockIQ

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cerver

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