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[alshurag]

i was wondering if it was AT ALL POSSIBLE to build my own console using pc components
via a fast video card, quad processor 2 gig ram etc
with a few changes maybe 2 xbox 360 contoller ports. get some kind of driver that will read the hardware. i could then play pc games with a xbox console controller.
then i would need some kind of dev kit to make my own games.
o ya the operating system would of course be windows based but more restricted for the console.
and another thing i would need to do a serious case mod i would need to find a small one
kind of like the lia lang for the the 360

 

[trtl]

You can use 360 controllers on Windows... Also, it makes no sense to do what you are asking.

And even then no it's not possible, they make 100% sure things like the Xbox 360 can only be played ON the 360.

 

[alshurag]

You can use 360 controllers on Windows... Also, it makes no sense to do what you are asking.

And even then no it's not possible, they make 100% sure things like the Xbox 360 can only be played ON the 360.

thanks
but i dont want to play xbox games on pc i want to play pc games with an xbox wired contoller. using a MODDED CPU CASE .the internal would be like a quad processor ,1 tb harddrive , 2 gig ram dvd blue ray player and a sic sound card and video card (ill make sure it has hd tv out)
include 2 2.0 usb port, wireless internet card
and like i said before make 2 ports for xbox controllers
vola my own pc console system
now to take it a step further i want to make some kind of dev kit
using windows framework and c plus (need more research on this part)
start dev my own games based on my pc specs. l

 

[trtl]

A modded 'CPU case'...?

I think you need to do a little bit of research and then come back.

Are you just talking about buying your components seperately and building it yourself? Because what you are saying is not really 'right' because you aren't making much sense.

 

[GAMER 4 L1F3]

To be honest, if you want to have a comp built, with what you have shown about how much you know. I don't know that it would be good for you to try that. Just do some research and see whats involved in building your own computer. Once your sure you can handle putting it together let us know, there are several of us that would be happy to do the shopping and pick out the parts. Also it works best if you give us a price range that we can work with.

Lastly for the Xbox controllers you can use a wired controller right in to your USB and Vista and 7 will automatically install the driver (I don't know about XP, I think you have to download the driver from MS.com) or if you already have a few wireless controllers you can purchase this. They normally go for about $20 at any local game store.

 

[alshurag]

To be honest, if you want to have a comp built, with what you have shown about how much you know. I don't know that it would be good for you to try that. Just do some research and see whats involved in building your own computer. Once your sure you can handle putting it together let us know, there are several of us that would be happy to do the shopping and pick out the parts. Also it works best if you give us a price range that we can work with.

Lastly for the Xbox controllers you can use a wired controller right in to your USB and Vista and 7 will automatically install the driver (I don't know about XP, I think you have to download the driver from MS.com) or if you already have a few wireless controllers you can purchase this. They normally go for about $20 at any local game store.

thank you very much
my budget is 1200 dollars (1500 max)
trying to get a fast computer that can handle mulitple applications (i want to get back into game development so i need my cpu to be able to handle this
also i want it to be a powerful gaming pc (with the xbox controllers)
i also need alot of storage (store my backupgames)
and if course i need it to be able to mod xbox drives i already have the sata card
but will buy a new one.
and of course dual monitor capability

 

[GAMER 4 L1F3]

...go down

 

[alshurag]

thank you very much

i wish you could put it together for me 2 :thumbup:

 

[GAMER 4 L1F3]

thank you very much

i wish you could put it together for me 2 :thumbup:

PMed

Wow I feel like an idiot, but I just realized I never put any RAM in this build. so here

Newegg.com - OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Desktop Memory

Updated totals:
w/o rebates 1129.23
w/ rebates 1035.33

 

[trtl]

There are tons of things wrong with that build dude... cared:

First things first, you are trying to use a 775 CPU in a 1366 socket. Ain't gonna happen.
You're also using 3 sticks of RAM (triple channel) which would help... if you had an i7.

 

[Psycho Homer]

And to expand to that a SSC edition video card is not going to benefit enough for the increase in price. Also that are better alternatives for a better price from ATI right now. And the HDD you linked is deactivated aloready. But the Green series are very slow drives. He would be way better off with a Black edition AALS drive.

 

[GAMER 4 L1F3]

And to expand to that a SSC edition video card is not going to benefit enough for the increase in price. Also that are better alternatives for a better price from ATI right now. And the HDD you linked is deactivated aloready. But the Green series are very slow drives. He would be way better off with a Black edition AALS drive.

Personally I like the Nvidia, but thanks. Also the HDD, I have green drives and I have absolutely no problem with them, they seem just as fast as the normals. Lastly I have no idea where my mind was when I did this, but obviously I wasn't thinking, but I will redo this in a little bit. Thanks guys for catching that I wasn't thinking.

 

[GAMER 4 L1F3]

Vid Card Newegg.com - ASUS EAH4870 DK/HTDI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4870 Dark Knight 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

MOBO Newegg.com - ASUS P6T SE LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

CPU Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Memory - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227477

PSU Newegg.com - OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Power Supplies

HDD Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

DVD Burner Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 22X DVD-R 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner LightScribe Support - CD / DVD Burners

I left some room for your monitors, keyboard, mouse, and case. Also I would recommend for the hard drive, if you plan on storing a lot of xbox games, get 2.

Price before rebates 981.93
Price after rebates 891.93

Ok so I spent a few days looking at quite a few articles and there seemed to be a lot of mixed opinions on which ATI card to go with. If somebody that experienced in video cards either verify that its a good selection or give a good recommendation. Thanks.

 

[alshurag]

im going to start ordering the parts now ive done some research of my own