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<title>GameCathode | Build Process Showcase</title>
<meta name="description" content="The build journey of GameCathode - from a discarded CRT television to a fully functional retro emulation center built with 100% recycled hardware.">
<meta name="author" content="Juan Raul Rodriguez Gil">
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<div class="badge">BUILD PROCESS // GAMECATHODE</div>
<h1>From <span class="highlight">Trash</span> to <span class="highlight">Treasure</span></h1>
<p class="hero-subtitle">The complete transformation of a discarded Minerva MT 5511 CRT television into a self-contained retro emulation powerhouse — built entirely from recycled hardware.</p>
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<span class="hero-stat-number">7</span>
<span class="hero-stat-label">Components Recycled</span>
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<span class="hero-stat-number">100%</span>
<span class="hero-stat-label">Recycled Hardware</span>
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<span class="hero-stat-number">0</span>
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<h2>The Transformation</h2>
<p>Every great build starts with a vision. This one started with a trash bin.</p>
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<div class="comparison-label">BEFORE</div>
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<h3>Discarded CRT Television</h3>
<p>A Minerva MT 5511 found at a workshop cleanup — considered obsolete, heavy, and worthless. The kind of thing most people walk past without a second thought.</p>
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<li>Analog-only display</li>
<li>No input ports</li>
<li>Dusty, neglected casing</li>
<li>Scheduled for landfill</li>
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<h3>Retro Emulation Center</h3>
<p>A fully self-contained gaming machine running an Intel i7, outputting native analog video to the original CRT tube — zero input lag, pure retro aesthetics.</p>
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<li>Pure CRT analog output</li>
<li>Runs Dolphin, RetroArch, and more</li>
<li>Custom thermal solution</li>
<li>100% recycled internals</li>
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<h2>The Build Journey</h2>
<p>Six stages. One vision. Zero new parts.</p>
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<div class="timeline-stage">01 <span class="completed-badge">COMPLETED</span></div>
<h3>Planning</h3>
<p>Conceptualization begins. Originally planned around a Raspberry Pi 4, the scope quickly expanded when Dolphin emulation demanded x86 power. The Minerva MT 5511 CRT was selected as the chassis — its deep cabinet and sturdy frame make it ideal for housing PC internals.</p>
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<span class="tag">Architecture Design</span>
<span class="tag">Component Sourcing</span>
<span class="tag">Feasibility Study</span>
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<div class="timeline-stage">02 <span class="completed-badge">COMPLETED</span></div>
<h3>Disassembly</h3>
<p>Carefully discharging the CRT anode, removing the original board, and gutting the Minerva's internals. The cathode tube is preserved — this is the soul of the project. Every original PCB and wire is catalogued for potential reuse.</p>
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<span class="tag">CRT Discharge</span>
<span class="tag">Component Salvage</span>
<span class="tag">Safety Protocol</span>
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<div class="timeline-stage">03 <span class="completed-badge">COMPLETED</span></div>
<h3>Modification</h3>
<p>The deep cabinet is retrofitted to accommodate ATX/ITX components. A 300W power supply is modified to fit the confined space. Custom mounting brackets are fabricated from scrap metal. Ventilation channels are cut and tested for optimal airflow.</p>
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<span class="tag">Chassis Fabrication</span>
<span class="tag">PSU Modification</span>
<span class="tag">Airflow Design</span>
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<div class="timeline-stage">04 <span class="completed-badge">COMPLETED</span></div>
<h3>Assembly</h3>
<p>The Intel i7 (1st Gen), 8GB DDR3 RAM, and Nvidia GeForce 7300 are installed into the modified chassis. The GPU is chosen specifically for its native AV output capability — no HDMI converters, no digital artifacts, just pure analog signal to the CRT phosphors.</p>
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<span class="tag">Component Install</span>
<span class="tag">Cable Management</span>
<span class="tag">GPU Configuration</span>
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<div class="timeline-stage">05 <span class="completed-badge">COMPLETED</span></div>
<h3>Testing</h3>
<p>First boot into the modified CRT. Thermal stress tests running RetroArch, Dolphin, and other emulators. WiFi connectivity validated via the D-Link card. Custom airflow design proves effective — stable temperatures under sustained load. The analog video output is calibrated for the CRT's native resolution.</p>
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<span class="tag">Thermal Testing</span>
<span class="tag">Emulator Benchmarks</span>
<span class="tag">Video Calibration</span>
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<div class="timeline-stage">06 <span class="completed-badge">COMPLETED</span></div>
<h3>Completion</h3>
<p>GameCathode is alive. A vintage CRT television running modern emulation software, powered entirely by recycled hardware. Pure analog output. Zero input lag. Zero waste. The build proves that obsolete tech still holds immense value — if you're willing to transform it.</p>
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<span class="tag">Deployed</span>
<span class="tag">Production Ready</span>
<span class="tag">Zero Waste</span>
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<h2>Bill of Materials</h2>
<p>Every component in this build was salvaged, recycled, or repurposed.</p>
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<div class="bom-card-role">Display Enclosure</div>
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<div class="bom-card-source">Salvaged desktop</div>
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<div class="bom-card-role">Memory</div>
<div class="bom-card-name">8 GB DDR3 RAM</div>
<div class="bom-card-source">Salvaged desktop</div>
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<div class="bom-card-role">Graphics (AV Out)</div>
<div class="bom-card-name">Nvidia GeForce 7300 256MB</div>
<div class="bom-card-source">Salvaged desktop</div>
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<div class="bom-card-role">Storage</div>
<div class="bom-card-name">500GB HDD</div>
<div class="bom-card-source">Salvaged desktop</div>
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<div class="bom-card-role">Power Delivery</div>
<div class="bom-card-name">Modified 300W PSU</div>
<div class="bom-card-source">Salvaged & modified</div>
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<svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5"><path d="M5 12.55a11 11 0 0 1 14.08 0"/><path d="M1.42 9a16 16 0 0 1 21.16 0"/><path d="M8.53 16.11a6 6 0 0 1 6.95 0"/><line x1="12" y1="20" x2="12.01" y2="20"/></svg>
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<div class="bom-card-role">Networking</div>
<div class="bom-card-name">D-Link WiFi Card</div>
<div class="bom-card-source">Salvaged desktop</div>
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<h2>Project Highlights</h2>
<p>What makes this build different from every other emulation box.</p>
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<div class="highlight-number">01</div>
<span class="unlocked-badge">🔓 UNLOCKED</span>
<h3>Pure CRT Experience</h3>
<p>No digital-to-analog HDMI lag. The system outputs a native analog signal via the Nvidia GeForce 7300 for pixel-perfect retro aesthetics. Every scanline, every phosphor glow — exactly as developers intended.</p>
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<div class="highlight-number">02</div>
<span class="unlocked-badge">🔓 UNLOCKED</span>
<h3>Heavy Emulation</h3>
<p>Unlike standard SBCs, the Intel i7 provides enough overhead to comfortably emulate demanding systems like GameCube via Dolphin. The first-gen i7 still packs enough punch for titles that would choke a Raspberry Pi.</p>
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<div class="highlight-number">03</div>
<span class="unlocked-badge">🔓 UNLOCKED</span>
<h3>100% Recycled</h3>
<p>Built completely from workshop scrap and salvaged parts. Every component was pulled from obsolete hardware destined for landfill. Proof that obsolete tech still holds immense value when reimagined.</p>
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<div class="stat-number">7</div>
<div class="stat-label">Recycled Components</div>
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<div class="stat-number">100%</div>
<div class="stat-label">Salvaged Hardware</div>
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<div class="stat-number">6</div>
<div class="stat-label">Build Stages</div>
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<div class="stat-number">0</div>
<div class="stat-label">New Parts Purchased</div>
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