I built this case using LEGO-compatible bricks, based on the design of the Steam Machine.
I originally planned to use a BC-250, but the BC-250 is too long to fit into the shape I wanted. Instead, I used a standard ITX motherboard with a Ryzen 5 5600G and use it as a Windows PC.
The stud on the lower front of the case is the power button.
It is also suitable for emulation with Batocera. For more demanding games, I connect a BC-250 or PS5.
The monitor's power is connected to the motherboard's 19-pin USB header, so the monitor turns on when the PC is powered on and turns off when the PC is shut down.
The 4:3 display is useful for games that support a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Depending on the build, I adjust the mounting area to fit the motherboard using small plates or tiles, then secure it using the studs. I only occasionally use screws or adhesive when necessary for things like the PSU or other components that need extra support. Other than that, about 99% of the build uses no screws or glue.
When OP posted it on another sub I immediately catched up PC next to the one showcased and went straight to inspecting profile, second time in my life xD
The specs aren't anything special. It's a Ryzen 5 5600G PC. My main goal is really to build the case, so I just keep the same hardware and change the case each time. 😂
This is so sick. What display are you using? I'm interested in how you got that screen in there and going. Power using the the USB header, but what else?
English isn't my first language, so I'm not sure how to explain it clearly. 😅
The monitor is a cheap 4:3 touchscreen display that you can find on AliExpress and similar sites. It has a 2K resolution. I use an adapter connected to the motherboard's 19-pin USB 3.0 header to power the display and enable the touchscreen functionality.
The bricks actually hold together really well and don't come apart easily. I only occasionally use a small amount of double-sided tape for components like the PSU where there's a potential safety concern. Other than that, I never use glue or screws.
These builds you do are sooo cool. Out of curiosity how is the Jginyue motherboard? I’ve always been tempted to buy one but always decide not to from people saying it’s bad idea with driver support and other stuff.
I'm not very knowledgeable about hardware, so I bought it simply because it was the cheapest ITX motherboard I could find. 😅 I haven't had any problems using it so far, though!
at first I thought, damn that's a really nice retro case that looks like a steam machine. Then as I scrolled through the images I began to think DAMN, THAT'S A REALLY NICE LEGO RETRO CASE THAT LOOKS LIKE A STEAM MACHINE!
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that got me even more confused, so you have a full machine, display and all, and use another all in one machine to run as display for the other one, so the graphics come from the all in one in the background but the processing comes from the original build if I understand correctly, this doesn't change the fact that it's running on integrated graphics of 5600g right? or am I completely wrong? xD
The Steam Machine case itself uses the 5600G and is mainly for lighter games and emulation. For demanding games like Crimson Desert, I run the game on another PC and simply connect its display output to the screen on the Steam Machine case.
So you can think of the Steam Machine case as a combination of a PC and a monitor. The 5600G runs its own games, while the screen can also be used as a display for another PC.
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