System Specs:
Intel duel-core i3-550 CPU 3.2 ghz (default, can easily be overclocked)
Gigabyte micro-ATX motherboard
nVidia GTS-450 1-gig graphics card (Gigabyte brand)
8 gigs DDR3-1333 RAM (2x4gb)
Windows 7 Pro
Dell 17" UltraSharp backglass monitor with attached speaker bar
Samsung 22" LED-LCD main playfield monitor
So far I have been able to run all software with excellent FPS without any issue, including some of the latest PC games. The CPU and graphics card can always be upgraded in the future should the need arise. The compact speaker bar is great when in standalone pinball mode, but I can also plug into any auxilery audio system for bigger sound.
Started by cutting out all the pieces with my Dremel Trio rotary cutter, which worked GREAT

Put it all together with carpentry glue and brad nails

Side supports for the backbox display, and holes cut/drilled for buttons and cooling fans. Front hole is where the power supply will be, and the rear hole is for an exhaust fan near the CPU

The other side has the cutout for the drive bay, which has the DVD combo drive and the USB & audio panel

Test-fitting the playfield screen

Here's the trick

22" widescreen in "PC Mode"

More to come
Edited by Lyanheart, 18 January 2011 - 10:00 PM.