ps2 to computer case mod ideas

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04-17-2009, 10:56 AM
the_prophet

ps2 to computer case mod ideas

so, i'm interested in taking my ps2 (v5, i think, it's a really old phatty with the expansion slot and everything) and putting it into a really small computer case because it's overheating often. computer cases generally have better cooling, so i'm thinking that it'll make for an interesting system.

so, here's a few questions i've got about this.

1. what's the dimensions of a ps2 motherboard? rather, how much room do you need? like, if there's cables that attach on the sides, etc. it'd have to be of this version of the ps2 i've got.

2. does anyone have a diagram of the pinouts on the board? i don't really know what's what, and i don't want to crack open my ps2 until i'm completely ready to go with this mod.

3. i'll be hopefully using the power button on the computer case for the ps2 power switch. i'll make a converter to make the cable from the case fit onto the board. a computer case switch should still be a momentary switch, like the ps2 power button - do you know if there's any ill effects of doing it this way? if i can't turn it off, i'll just unplug the damn thing, so that's not a huge issue.

thanks in advance.
04-21-2009, 02:33 AM
noetikos

well, i do know of a guy who not only has fitted his ps2 in a pc tower and but has a dual install of an xbox and a ps2 in a pc tower! i'd google for "helltick" cause he's the guy who's done that.
04-23-2009, 08:31 AM
the_prophet

found the thread, but there's not much there to show how he did it. and i can't find any contact info for him. wonder if he's got a myspace or something.
04-23-2009, 02:14 PM
noetikos

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Originally Posted by the_prophet

found the thread, but there's not much there to show how he did it. and i can't find any contact info for him. wonder if he's got a myspace or something.

last i heard is that his site went down and ever since he's just disappeared from the net. i think that bootleg might have some sketches or search for helltick's tutorials on google.
04-23-2009, 02:34 PM
Bootlegninja

I didn't get that one before his site went down. only got his doorbell remote mod, and the hdd rack mod tutorials
04-23-2009, 03:21 PM
amp2006

i found it ( hope thats what you looking for ) its already here :

http://psx-scene.com/forums/ps2-case...light=HELLTICK
04-25-2009, 08:33 PM
the_prophet

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Originally Posted by amp2006

i found it ( hope thats what you looking for ) its already here :

http://psx-scene.com/forums/ps2-case...light=HELLTICK

very good, that would be the thread i said i found.

there's nothing in there of a technical nature, however, most of the pictures are useless. that's why i was trying to get in contact with him.

i did some extensive searching and haven't found a bloody thing on him, however. he hasn't accessed a single website that his name is registered on in almost a year.

too bad.