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OT: VCR computer ***MORE NEW PICS***

deerslayer

deerslayer

Lifer
I'm trying to build a computer inside of a VCR. Nothing very fast, but just something for my room to surf the net on. I have the VCR case, an old CPU and mobo, and an old hard drive, but I need a rather small PSU. Similar to the ones they use in those tiny Gateway and HP computers.

Not looking to spend a lot, but it needs to power a k62 400. Yes, I know this should be in FS/FT, but i'm going to relate this to DC because......well i'm just not gonna 😛

Here are the pics:

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Be gentle, it's the first real mod i've ever tried.

and the specs:

AMD K62 400mhz
DTK Computers PAM-0052V Motherboard
128mb Mushkin pc133
GeForce2 MX400 32mb
Belkin NIC
WD Caviar 1.2gb
Gateway 2000 PSU (taken out of it's case)

Edit: I've put an old Gateway 2000 PSU in there, without the casing of course 🙂 Couldn't really find one small enough to suit my needs. Thanks for all the offers everyone! 😀 I will take some new pics as soon as I can if anyone is interested 🙂

New Pics:

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Edit: Today I got a wild itch and redid the LED's, which you cannot see, but they look like they are actually supposed to be in the VCR. I also mounted the power switch in front, which you can see. The computer now turns on by the record button 🙂 I also put in a shorter IDE cable to clean it up a bit more. Next to come is some sort of cooling, still trying to decide on that!

Even more new pics:
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If you really need it, i've got a smallish one, but as shipping may be quite high from the UK, you can have it for cost of shipping if you don't find anything else :


Garry
 
I've got a 200W (maybe less) Compaq PSU back at my apartment from a Compaq p3 600 mini atx tower. I can send it to you if you would like. However, you would have to wait until I get back to Indiana.
 
Dimensions? I've got an AT PSU that might work, but it's not a whole lot smaller than any standard AT or ATX PSU, so it might not work either.
 
It can only be about 3 inches tall, and 4 inches wide, 5 inches wide if I do some trimming again.

Depth isn't a major problem, but I need room for a HD so about 3h x 5w x 3.5d max.
 
You can take a regular supply out of it's case and it should fit. As long as you procide sufficient air flow over the PS components in the VCR case you will be fine.
 
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
You can take a regular supply out of it's case and it should fit. As long as you procide sufficient air flow over the PS components in the VCR case you will be fine.
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I may try that as a last resort. Thanks for the idea Dave! 😀
 
I have a working 165Watt from a mini compaq computer (I think it was also a K6-2 400) PM if you want it. Free but for shipping.
 
I've got one. It's 3 x 3.75 x 4.75. ATX, 90W, was powering a 433 celeron, if it will work for you it's free, just pay shipping.
 
Have an old HP Vectra with a 90 watt PS in a horzontal case. You can have the whole thing for shipping. 😉

Edit:

P.S.
Has Win95 loaded and still works, added a cdrom. 😀

and is about the size of an old VCR. 😛
 
I know I've got some 155watt "Antec" ATX power supplies(new in box) that might be close to the dimensions you specified - I'll take a look when I get home tonight. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: networkman
I know I've got some 155watt "Antec" ATX power supplies(new in box) that might be close to the dimensions you specified - I'll take a look when I get home tonight. 🙂
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Thanks NWM! 🙂
 
Sweet 😀😀

I need to move motherboards round AGAIN (which means reinstalling W2k3 Server 😱) so I can finally finish my in-car MP3 player, as I got myself a 40gb 7200rpm Maxtor at the weekend!

Garry
 
I love my MP3 deck, but a computer with all my MP3's would be so much nicer.

On a sad note, i'm going to have to get rid of most of my stereo in my car this summer, as I don't want it getting stolen while i'm at school 🙁
 
Originally posted by: jliechty
Nice mod. Now all you need to do is add a CD-ROM where the opening for the video tape is. 😛
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Can't really do that, the HSF is in the way 🙁

My friend, whom is very creative, thought I should hollow out a VCR casette tape, and have it sticking halfway out of the VCR and put the HD in there.
 
Originally posted by: jliechty
Nice mod. Now all you need to do is add a CD-ROM where the opening for the video tape is. 😛
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Not quite.
I had the motion to do this at the beginning of the year, when USB 2.0 became mainstream. Just get an external drive bay(s).

I have a USB 2.0 enclosure on the way in right now thanks to another forum member. But it is now going to be used for extremely loud very OC'ed computer that I plan to build with mega cooling. But I will not hear it as it will be in a unheated enclosed room. I am hoping during winter it will OC extremely well, while during summer, a fairly good OC.

But getting back on point, modding for a CD-Rom on that opening will be a chore in itself. I do not think even master Yoda can do it :Q.
Of course, I want you to prove me wrong there LyNx01 😀... and if possible, give detailed facts of the situation.
 
A challenge? Maybe I will give it a try, but i'll have to find a smaller heatsink, and the PCI cards may be in the way 🙁


Edit: Not even possible, video card and network card would be in the way 🙁
 
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