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OS Xbox Pro mod packs beefy tech in an unlikely case

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OS Xbox Pro mod packs beefy tech in an unlikely case
By Justin Robinson
Nov 26, 2009 | 21 Comments
Tags: mod | modding | Xbox | Pro | awesome

In terms of Xbox modding, this pwns all else.

Modding is a hobby practiced by all those dedicated enthusiasts out there, but it's perfected by disappointingly few. Probably due to its difficulty, it's been left to those with the skill and passion (not to mention patience), with a drop of creativity thrown in for good measure.

Will Urbina fits all that and more, for not only has he packed a powerful computer into the casing of an old first-gen Xbox, but he's also managed to piece together a video that shows off the entire build process from start to finish!

The parts he's squeezed into this form factor are as follows, with full copies of OS X 10.6 and Windows 7 installed:

  • Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
  • NVIDIA 9800GT
  • 8GB Crucial Ballistix memory
  • 4 x 500GB 2.5" HDDs
  • 1 x 16GB SSD
  • SFF PSU

Not only has he fit them inside, but he's made the finished result look more polished than a diamond-buffed sports car. Check out his video of the impressive mod below (via engadget), and lust after his skills.

 

 

 
 
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H3VIW8
Nov 26, 2009 4:05 PM
that was pretty awesome, wish i had the patience to do a mod like that.
ColonelSanders
Nov 26, 2009 4:57 PM
Yep that's a mod..
A Hitman
Nov 26, 2009 5:12 PM
I was going to do the same thing 3 years ago.
Started but didn't finish...
cheozuka
Nov 26, 2009 5:30 PM
Epic Mod!
Rejuvenates my enthusiasm! - (not that I lost it) :)
Goes to show you really need the gear though.
His workshop was awesome, but other than patience most people would probably be able to manage something like that if they put their minds to it, which is great!

Great vid! two thumbs up here.
Cheo...
Krispy89
Nov 26, 2009 5:34 PM
That's not a mod.

That's a MASTERPIECE!

I'll take two :P
Mademan
Nov 26, 2009 7:04 PM
I'm suprised noone bothered to mod an xbox to look like an actual computer :P

This one's a good job, but it's nothing compared to the TF2 turret mod.
MrInsaneBuff
Nov 26, 2009 7:17 PM
Ultimate HTPC
xBomx
Nov 26, 2009 9:14 PM
wow
sUpEr gEEk
Nov 26, 2009 11:05 PM
Gee now all he needs is a LAN party and then not be allowed in as everyone thinks its a XBOX Hopefully they arn't PS Fanbois another reason not to let him in.

Sweet MOD btw Mate

Till next time...
Argotha
Nov 27, 2009 1:17 AM
"TF2 turret mod"
linky?
A Hitman
Nov 27, 2009 7:30 AM
"I'm suprised noone bothered to mod an xbox to look like an actual computer :P"
They did
http://xbmc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21866
bushi
Nov 27, 2009 8:48 AM
Good mod. Shame about the music.....
Mademan
Nov 27, 2009 10:01 AM
TF2 turret PC Case: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q-k0gbyaMQ

TF2 dispenser monitor mod: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UH0tDhgt6E
xBomx
Nov 27, 2009 10:53 AM
did anyone noticed that he was gradually putting on weight?
Jeruselem
Nov 27, 2009 11:05 AM
Awesome!
0s1r1s
Nov 27, 2009 9:52 PM
very impressive workmanship; and equally impressive video production.

It certainly looked like it took a lot of work to mod the case. Do they all take that long? I presume - only if you want it to look THAT GOOD.

Well done.
neX
Nov 28, 2009 12:56 AM
Best 10 min youtube clip I have ever watched. Very professional mod. Great work.
Elfarch
Nov 29, 2009 4:59 PM
I think it was the apple logo that made it all worthwhile. ;{D
smakme7757
Nov 29, 2009 10:40 PM
Thats what's always stopped me from trying some more advanced mods. I dont have the gear do make the job look perfect.

That mod looked pretty sweet, it really shows what patience and some 'Know How' can end up as :)
MrPodgy
Dec 1, 2009 4:11 AM
just wish i had a shed now or a spare workroom.
Waltish
Dec 2, 2009 1:10 AM
Saw a Ubuntu boot screen there as well as OSX and WIN7, he is a skill-full person {:)
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