#GPC Mini-STX build in a GameCube console

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safe leaf
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My complete GameCube computer that repliucates original functionality and adds several new features without sacrificing performance.

Model: Silver | Black
CPU: i7-6700 | i5-7600K
CPU Cooler: Silverstone NT07-115X
Motherboard: GigaByte GA-H110MSTX-HD3 | ASRock H110M-STX
Memory: Corsair 8GB DDR4-2400 | Crucial 8GB DDR4-2666
Storage: Crucial MX500 500GB M.2-2280 SATA SSD | Crucial P2 500GB M.2-2280 NVMe SSD
Storage Cooler: Sabrent M.2 2280 SSD Rocket Heatsink
Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 module

Features:

  • 3D printed bottom shell provides mounting for the mSTX motherboard and I/O shield, and rear cover holds the wireless antennas
  • Original power switch, reset button, and power LED all work
  • Controller ports are fully functional using a 4-port USB adapter for GameCube controllers
  • Memory card slots re-purposed to add a 2-port USB hub and Mode switch for the USB controller adapter
  • Intake and exhaust fans ensure the unit has adequate fresh air cooling
  • Custom PCBs for mounting the original power switch and a fan hub for the case fans
  • 3D printed standoffs hold the shell together and provide mounting for the case fans and custom boards

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cloud lily
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Awesome work. Do I spot an AMS being used for those 3d printed parts?

potent timber
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Okay seriously you're 2 for 2 right now, next you're gonna slap out like a dreamcast with a 4080 in it and I'm going to cry at the beauty.

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Also does it still do the Gamecube intro? You know the one

safe leaf
safe leaf
potent timber
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Does this still accept disks?

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I'm noticing the LP cooler, and I dunno why that'd be the thing to go to if you had the headroom

safe leaf
potent timber
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Just fuck with people, boot up the computercube and have it run the GC intro, then play the newest mario kart.

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😄

safe leaf
potent timber
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With the profile of a Minipc, you'd likely be able to scratch out considerably more power, however I don't know for sure how to go about making it fit the right way. It'd be downright hilarious to boot it and run like..fuck I dunno, modded skyrim on it.

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Man now I want a 3d printer and tools to do this..

cloud lily
potent timber
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Oh fuck...yes

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"Ive got my gamecube here carl."

What? We can't run co-op crysis on that!

safe leaf
potent timber
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I wonder if it's possible to do the semi-transparent purple plastic for a 3d print on a steam deck...

lost gull
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No freaking way. 😂 I absolutely love this.

cloud lily
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Congrats on BOTM!

crystal oar
humble aspen
safe leaf
# humble aspen Would you ever do something similar but with an xbox one case/shell?

I only chose the Gamecube and N64 as basis for these projects for nostalgia reasons. I probably won't do an xbox one, but funny you mention that because in talking to someone else, we were joking that the Gamecube would start to look a lot like a Series X tower if you just keep adding stuff underneath it like the GBA player, a spot to house a GPU, etc

humble aspen
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Thought a sleeper xbox would be lit with leds and I had the awful idea to make the sega sound when powered on

safe leaf
humble aspen
safe leaf
crystal oar
potent timber
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I don't remember that when the Original Xbox dropped.

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Did, did the big black thing I bought a long time ago also have Video Cassette capability?

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Was that like a mod?

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Was it possible to watch the original Flubber with Robin Williams on Video Tape through a VCR connection on my original Xbox?

crystal oar
# potent timber Xbox...made a VCR?

I've seen the original XBOX One often referred to as the XBOX One VCR (I think due to both it's similar size to a VCR and Microsoft heavily pushing TV related capabilities at the start of that generation)

humble aspen
crystal oar
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Ah ye, that's still a pretty good candidate. GPU space is definitely limited especially if you don't want to use an external power brick, but I've seen a few builds in the One S shell