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

SaiZo

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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..
 
Looking at youtube vids would sugest its possible but i have no idea where you would start.
 
The biggest problem is the PSU, what do you have in mind for this "rig"? [Gaming, MediaPC]
 
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.
 
yes its possible also with ps3 fat, but no discrete GPU only integrated so a 5800K or similar like brandon said
 
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.
 
TheLaughingMan said:
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.
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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.
 
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..
 
Nice xbox Media PC.
when you finish it post some pictures of it.
 
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


xbox360toatxpsu.jpg
 
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Hey...an XBox worth a shit for gaming!

Cool project, man.
 
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Nice idea
 
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