Nucore is pretty simple to install and the instructions are specific and to the point.  Hell, I got it working first time round.!

I went the kit and modified the original Pin2K case to fit the uATX chassis, DVD, etc into it.  I also think that because its Linux based you could possibly 'ghost' your mates Nucore setup and runup that ghost'ed hdd in your machine, with the Nucore USB dongle of course.

Another thing, to help subsidise the cost you eBay off your old Pin2K parts, I got $200 for my old Prism alone.