How to fit PC in a G5 PowerMac enclosure :> Options

[Harloe]

Nah because I am thinking of either building a Mac Pro or another PC, not to sure yet!

[nervouschimp]

Wish I had the money and knowledge to create something like this! nervouschimp I see you have cables running into the back I/O plate for USB, FireWire, Ethernet etc. I just wanna know what those cables are and where I can find some? I want to do as little modification to the case as possible (not confident in metalwork or using a dremel) So I DON'T want to cut anything

Anyone got some insight of how I could build a cheap Hack in a G5 case with NOT cutting the case at all!

Thanks

My cabling is a combination of frontpanelexpress, datapro.net, and ebay. My wifi, and bluetooth antenna jumpers were the hardest to source.

I'll be the first to admit that my mod is not that practical. I wanted to take my G5 in a different direction than the others.

I chose to mount my PSU the way I did because it was the easiest, and most secure way to mount it. There are other ways to do it.

Dremmeling is very easy. The newer metal cutting disks will run though your G5 case like butter.... and if you position a shop vac at the cutting area there is very little mess.

The back panel of the lian li pc-a05 is pretty damn good fit for the back of a G5, and it even includes the power jumper. Anyone willing to dremmel would do well marry these 2 cases. The entire pc-a05 case is only 1-inch taller than the logic board compartment of the G5. I would even re-use the front power supply mount, and have the PSU exhaust out the perforated front of the G5. IMO, it would work quite well.

[nervouschimp]

After experimentation, I would like to report that on my board, I would get recurring horrid feedback on my audio lines, and for me the solution has been that the audio sense line has to be connected to pin 7 SENSE_SEND in HD front panel mode.

[teknojunkie]

nervous chimp did you get your designed back panel from frontpanelexpress

[teknojunkie]

can anyone give me any tips to organize the wiring in a G5 case and how to solder thanks

[TorqueX86]

I'd like to introduce the result of many months of hard work.

Here's my case mod. Very soon I'll open a thread with all the process.

As you can see all the ports have been kept with full functionality. Even the Airport antenna. And I think it looks good in the inside too

I hope you guys like it. Soon a full review.

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[teknojunkie]

You got some nice photoshop skills

dude that is nice didnt know if it was a G5 or PC

[shaanky98]

I'd like to introduce the result of many months of hard work.

Here's my case mod. Very soon I'll open a thread with all the process.

As you can see all the ports have been kept with full functionality. Even the Airport antenna. And I think it looks good in the inside too

I hope you guys like it. Soon a full review.

You real nailed it man this is good man.
I guess most ppl always have problems with the back, you did it nice there, keep it up!

[TorqueX86]

You got some nice photoshop skills

dude that is nice didnt know if it was a G5 or PC

Sorry to disappoint but no Photoshop involved here

Here's an internal shot of the connectors.

As you see it is possible, you just need to pick really this receptacles.

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[TorqueX86]

Update:

Started a new thread with loads of pics and infos: HERE

[shaanky98]

Add another G5 case to the list. My mod is underway!

I only wish I had bought a motherboard that was mATX, but thanks to all the modders that have gone before me, I've seen it can be done with a full ATX.

I'm still undecided on the "to cut (the back panel) or not to cut" debate. I'm going to work on adapting the front panel connections in the meantime.

Thanks again to everyone who has made this an invaluable resource to modding these cases!

I guess order is your middle name, you should see my work place, At time I spend have of the time looking for my tools hk hk hk hk hk. This is neat

[olinboy1]

I guess order is your middle name, you should see my work place, At time I spend have of the time looking for my tools hk hk hk hk hk. This is neat

Haha, trust me, it was mostly just for that photo! My bedroom looks like I'm building a bomb now that I'm redoing my wiring.

[teknojunkie]

any have a G5 power supply enclosure

[dimbulb]

Does anyone know where to pick up a side panel? I have a G5 case and a lot of the internal mounting equpiment, but no side panel.

[teknojunkie]

not cheap

http://www.applepalace.com/scripts/prodVie...?idproduct=4010

[dark4181]

any have a G5 power supply enclosure

i got mine off ebay. they're up there, and you can usually get them cheap

[teknojunkie]

i got mine off ebay. they're up there, and you can usually get them cheap

thanks yeah watching some right now.

[danielmramos]

Wow, I have to say that I was absolutely mesmerized by all of the beautiful G5 case mods. I have yet to build a hackintosh as I am busy doing research. The more I read the more I am inspired to go further to reach the pinnacle of hackintoshism. This is obviously the holy grail of hackintosh builds. I especially appreciate all of the work that went into using a G5 case without having to cut it up. Now I wonder if it is possible to use the original hard drive mounts to achieve the same type of slide in and out functionality? If i am able to pull something like that off I might just be able to get my wife to kiss me after I am done instead of curse me. You see she is a bit of an absolute mac purist and doesn't really care for the hackintosh concept. I have been considering using an Asus P5K3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP motherboard. It seems to provide great functionality right out of the box. It includes built in wifi, dual gigabit lan, and a built in hardware raid controller that works like a charm. It is on the HCL as being one of the most compatible boards available. The only thing is that it is a full size ATX board. Do you all think it is worth doing a G5 case hackintosh if I want to get it as nice as possible? What are the possibilities here? Thanks for all of your input. BTW, I have read through this entire thread, so all of the information is swimming in my head and I probably need a bit of time to calm down and gather my thoughts. Any pointers would be very helpful and appreciated.

[teknojunkie]

sure im using a full case in my G5 hack and its all good look at nervous chimp he has used a full atx and his G5 hack and kept the original port really impressive.

[danielmramos]

Hmm, well I have been looking around and the only G5 case I found was one on ebay that was totally trashed to hell. Does you all know where I can pick one up for under $200? Also, I have seen the amazing work you all have done, but what kind of tools are being used? Obviously a dremel, pliers, perhaps a hacksaw, and glue are used, but how did you guys bend the metal of those custom parts so nicely?