gamecube
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Mako321
I like purpale ponies
Don't worry, I'll trim it. I'm just looking for easy cooling options. Gonna try and fit it into a tiny router case I've got, pics soon.
Got JUST enough to buy a wiikey also, I need it as I lost the disk drive for this cube a long time ago. (That and the power brick, so I have no idea what order I'll be doing things in) I've got an ATX PSU here, so I can input that to the Gamecube regulator. My big concern right now is that my best plan right now is to trim and wire everything before being able to easily test.
TERRIBAD PICS:
Just to show that it's close to the size of the mobo, it'll need trimming to fit everything in and even then it'll be a REALLY tight fit.
Got JUST enough to buy a wiikey also, I need it as I lost the disk drive for this cube a long time ago. (That and the power brick, so I have no idea what order I'll be doing things in) I've got an ATX PSU here, so I can input that to the Gamecube regulator. My big concern right now is that my best plan right now is to trim and wire everything before being able to easily test.
TERRIBAD PICS:
Just to show that it's close to the size of the mobo, it'll need trimming to fit everything in and even then it'll be a REALLY tight fit.
Mako321
I like purpale ponies
http://i.imgur.com/0hRAW.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/FcLVd.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/i1aot.jpg
Herpaderp big blurry pictures because I can't find my camera got the disk drive wired up but should've probably cut the motherboard beforehand oh well life goes on
http://i.imgur.com/FcLVd.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/i1aot.jpg
Herpaderp big blurry pictures because I can't find my camera got the disk drive wired up but should've probably cut the motherboard beforehand oh well life goes on
vskid3
Well-Known Member
I would put the copper heatsinks so the fins are parallel to the airflow, instead of perpendicular like in the first picture. Then the airflow might hit more than just the closest fin. Not sure how much it'll help, but it would make me feel better even if I just thought it helped. 
but listen to them, I only use it because I have no power tools OR money.. Takes for *Can'tSayThisOnTV*ing ever, but it's okay I guess.ShockSlayer
Probably SS
With a gamecube, it'd be best to use a dremel and a GOOD cutting disc, your dremel won't come with a good one. Get a thin metal one, looks like this, worth every last penny you cheap Costanza.
You'll be using it again and again later, I promise you.
Mark your board with a ruler and a fine tipped marker, score it a bit(or a ton, or all the way through I don't care) with an xacto or similar blade of finger slicing, and then dremel(SLOWLY GOD Dang THIS IS NOT A POWERDRILL) to your hearts content. Sand the sides with a highish grit sandpaper, never thought of doing that before till I read Ashen's post(didn't have sand paper back when I had untrimmed mobo's either, I used a razor blade), but makes sense, don't want inner power layers and ground layers wearing shorts now, you live in Canada, it's clearly too cold for that kind of sporty summer style.
Don't forget to reconnect all the traces you likely severed in the course of your trimming triumph, I also recommend you use regular troubleshooting equipment once you are done, IE a TV and the original powerboard and AC adapter.
SS
You'll be using it again and again later, I promise you.
Mark your board with a ruler and a fine tipped marker, score it a bit(or a ton, or all the way through I don't care) with an xacto or similar blade of finger slicing, and then dremel(SLOWLY GOD Dang THIS IS NOT A POWERDRILL) to your hearts content. Sand the sides with a highish grit sandpaper, never thought of doing that before till I read Ashen's post(didn't have sand paper back when I had untrimmed mobo's either, I used a razor blade), but makes sense, don't want inner power layers and ground layers wearing shorts now, you live in Canada, it's clearly too cold for that kind of sporty summer style.
Don't forget to reconnect all the traces you likely severed in the course of your trimming triumph, I also recommend you use regular troubleshooting equipment once you are done, IE a TV and the original powerboard and AC adapter.
SS
