LSDguy Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 These are great builds!! Thank you, just the case size is so big. Made need a custom case for the components. The ecs liva is an all in one small box. Aside from the celeron processor, seems like a good way to go. Did you check it bro? I'm thinking this, what are your thoughts? http://www.amazon.com/ECS-Elitegroup-BAT-Mini-1-0-Desktop/dp/B00KX93WQW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark13 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Jokes apart, if you want to build something very little and cheap capable to run older systems you can try to dig into chinese ARM based boards with linux/android. There are some really interesting products... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSDguy Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Jokes apart, if you want to build something very little and cheap capable to run older systems you can try to dig into chinese ARM based boards with linux/android. There are some really interesting products... Yeah very small and but definetly hyperspin. I want it to be very portable and windows based just to show myself it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark13 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Does hyperspin not work under WINE? I never tested it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrowley30 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Here is a slim design for $234 that will easily run cartridge systems. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/82hjLk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSDguy Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Looks good, no cd drive maybe! http://www.amazon.com/ECS-Elitegroup-BAT-Mini-1-0-Desktop/dp/B00KX93WQW What are your thoughts on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrowley30 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 $188 and its yours if the price is right. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3zhKGX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSDguy Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 I have the cooler master elite for my main build, see the video above! But that 99 dollar one should run hyperspin with cartridge based systems only just fine! I'll have to decide which one. Did you check out that ECS LIVA? Theres a used one for 98 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSDguy Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 This is only $99 and you just gotta add memory.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KR0QHXW/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0 Yeah! This is more like it! This or the Liva....What do you think specs wise? Liva also has built in bluetooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LSDguy Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 This is only $99 and you just gotta add memory.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KR0QHXW/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0 This review is neat and makes this look decent, shows game play in 3d and Dolphin gamecube emulator and discusses other emu and xbmx. Should work out great, now whats the cheapest ram and hd we can build this with? 50 bucks left after the purchase of the barebones kit. Will likely install windows 7 not 8.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrowley30 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Doesn't that also need a hard drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSDguy Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Yeah but I figured I would buy a 64gb-120gb cheap one that would hold most cartridge based systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSDguy Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Most likely be going with one of those Intel Nucs in the near future, maybe Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawdog Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 thanks for this thread ! im totally new to hyperspin scene, looking for the cheapest and yet powerful enough pc to handle everything up to dreamcast emu (and beyond one day ?!?) do you guys think this package from Amazon is good enough (if i buy the suggested RAM and SSD shown on this link) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KR0QHXW/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0 would love a swift straight answer or point me to the best option, i want to get building before xmas!! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigapig Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 The Brix looks pretty damn good and the review I watched with it running Dolphin looked impressive. Apologies if this has been mentioned, but will it run Hyperspin and emulators with Hyperspin running in the background? We won't know until someone tries of course and I wouldn't be bothered if it didn't run Dolphin, Mame would do. These would be great to take to parties and to your buddies house. A good discussion, thanks HyperSteve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSDguy Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Yeah thinking about the brix after Christmas! I want something I can take anywhere anytime and impress people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigapig Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Yeah thinking about the brix after Christmas! I want something I can take anywhere anytime and impress people I thought yourself would be enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marxkemp Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Building a silverstone rvz01, asus z97i-plus, G3258 and a msi gfx750ti as htpc gaming rig right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja2bceen Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 How much does it cost. Got tutorials? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circo Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 A tutorial on building a pc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSDguy Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 When I build something small like this ill post the process. It's hard to buy it though because I reall don't need it. It'd be more just to see if could be done and work well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja2bceen Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I'm with u lsdguy, I want to see how doable it is and worth it. Cool idea Not asking for a tutorial for building a computer, did u see how small that thing is circo? I'm trying to grasp what all u could even do inside of it in terms of upgrades..... Soooooo tiny Look fwd to ur progress and report back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circo Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I was on my phone so didnt see the pic, now im interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromlostdays Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 It looks to me like the Mac Mini actually beats the Brix in terms of power and they are both about the same amount of money, and it's smaller. Anyone smarter than me want to do versus between these two products (in terms of installation, actual specs, performance etc)? I totally agree, LSDguy, awesome thread! When I first signed up for Hyperspin this is exactly what I had in mind for it. A small portable build that I could hook up in a hotel room or at a friends house. Of course, then I was also only interested in like 5 systems.... I have 95 now.... The struggle is real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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