Got the itch to start a fresh new build so I'm back again with ANOTHER vintage radio sleeper. This time around the goal is to keep the build a full sleeper, completely incognito (or as close to it as possible).
This will also be the first build thread that I've created at the beginning of a project so anyone reading this will be following along as opposed to seeing the final product followed by the process. So, lets just jump straight in!
I have done a bit of research and part acquisition already but I still have alot to figure out.
THE RADIO
For this build I will using a GE Superadio II 7-2885 F to house the build. I found this unit on ebay in not working/for parts condition and it seems to be a pretty common unit so I figured I'd take a crack at it. Original dimensions found on Radiomuseum were around the ballpark I usually look for so I gave it a shot.
After taking some of my own dimensions, this thing is for sure going to be TIGHT, but I'm a glutton for punishment I suppose and I enjoy a nice challenge so we'll see how it goes. I've got some interesting ideas for this build which I'm excited to share but I figured I'd get this first post out there.
I'll end this first post with a brief hardware teaser list. Some of the hardware are things I already have in storage from past builds and others I still need to obtain. Also this list is definitely subject to change once I dive in and see how much work I have cut out for me.
CPU - Ryzen 7 2700 (have)
Mobo - Aorus B450i Pro Wifi (have)
GPU - GTX 1080 mini (need)
PSU - 400w Flex ATX psu (have)
Storage - 500gb Samsung 970 Evo M.2 Nvme (have)
Stay tuned for more
This will also be the first build thread that I've created at the beginning of a project so anyone reading this will be following along as opposed to seeing the final product followed by the process. So, lets just jump straight in!
I have done a bit of research and part acquisition already but I still have alot to figure out.
THE RADIO
For this build I will using a GE Superadio II 7-2885 F to house the build. I found this unit on ebay in not working/for parts condition and it seems to be a pretty common unit so I figured I'd take a crack at it. Original dimensions found on Radiomuseum were around the ballpark I usually look for so I gave it a shot.
After taking some of my own dimensions, this thing is for sure going to be TIGHT, but I'm a glutton for punishment I suppose and I enjoy a nice challenge so we'll see how it goes. I've got some interesting ideas for this build which I'm excited to share but I figured I'd get this first post out there.
I'll end this first post with a brief hardware teaser list. Some of the hardware are things I already have in storage from past builds and others I still need to obtain. Also this list is definitely subject to change once I dive in and see how much work I have cut out for me.
CPU - Ryzen 7 2700 (have)
Mobo - Aorus B450i Pro Wifi (have)
GPU - GTX 1080 mini (need)
PSU - 400w Flex ATX psu (have)
Storage - 500gb Samsung 970 Evo M.2 Nvme (have)
Stay tuned for more