Building a MacPro, Yes, a MacPro not a Hackintosh Options

[Listed1st.com]

D.P.: "Throw it in the trash" That's HARSH man! Why would you put the trash can through that insult! ;-)

Thanks for the tip on the card!

[Listed1st.com]

Okay, here's the photos of the stuff I've got in excess!

Items list:
1) PSU with Logic Board Cables, HDD SATA/Power Cables, Optical Drive Data and Power Cables, Front dual Case Fan power connector(NP)

2)Power Supply Cables

3) Optical Data Cable

4) Optical Power Cables

5) Front dual Case Fan power connector (not pictured)

6) Case Fans (4-pin) (5 avail)

7) CPU Fan/Heatsink (6 avail)

8) Memory Card Risers - Consumer release (2 avail)

9) Memory Card Risers - Prototype (2 Avail, not pictured)

10) Prototype Logic Board 1,1

11) NEW Wireless KB

12) NEW Wireless Mighty Mouse

13) CPU Thermal sensors , ready to plug in (Home Made, royalties paid to Nagal!)(Not Pictured)

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[Harloe]

Listed how much would you let the consumer release Risers go for?

[digitalperformer]

yo listed why are you liquidating?

[Listed1st.com]

Too much stuff! I ended up with several prototype boards, and I've don't all I can handle, now it's time to build a 16 core Mac Pro! Have you seen the new prototype logic boards? Just kidding...

I'm just not gonna build any more prototype systems, so I figure I'd see who might like!

Oh, and I have to have a 10 key, so that's why the keyboard and mouse.... No if someone could adapt the new slim full keyboard and make it bluetooth, then we'd be talking!

[gramarye]

what is the wattage in the Mac Pro PSU? (the current one) I can recall around 950w, something like that. Would like a confirmation however.

[nagal]

The MacPro PSUs are 980W.

[gramarye]

The MacPro PSUs are 980W.

Thanks.

[Hally_57]

Does anyone know what pin size firewire 800 cable connects the front frond to the main logic board? Also could you tell me what other cables are required to link the front board to the main board?

Many Thanks

[nagal]

Does anyone know what pin size firewire 800 cable connects the front frond to the main logic board? Also could you tell me what other cables are required to link the front board to the main board?

Many Thanks

I know one of the cables was just a normal SATA drive cable. I believe someone commented before that it was just a normal FW800 cable to connect the front panel FW ports to the logic board.

[Hally_57]

Thanks Nagal for the rapid response. However you can get different firewire 800 cables, some are 9 pin to 9pin, 9 pin to 4 pin etc. So do you know which one it is?

Also nagal where did you get the front plate cover for your case?

[nagal]

Thanks Nagal for the rapid response. However you can get different firewire 800 cables, some are 9 pin to 9pin, 9 pin to 4 pin etc. So do you know which one it is?

Also nagal where did you get the front plate cover for your case?

I am *think* it is 9 pin to 9 pin, I can take a look tonight when I get home. I think there is one other cable involved and I will take a look at it as well.

[Hally_57]

That would be great thanks

And where did you get the front plate which covers the front fans from?

Many Thanks Sam

[Harloe]

Someone fund me to build one of these =P I am debating between this or a Hackintosh! Strongly leaning on this idea like I was before..!

Anyone wanna buy a guitar? =P

[nagal]

It is a 9 pin to 9 pin Firewire cable. The other cable (besides the SATA one I mentioned earlier) does not appear to be anything that you can readily buy off the shelf. It would not be hard to make IF you can figure out what molex connectors it uses and wear it goes to This is probably it

http://www.applepalace.com/scripts/prodVie...?idproduct=7533

There is also another cable on the front panel assembly for the headphone jack

http://www.applepalace.com/scripts/prodVie...?idproduct=7509

[digitalperformer]

I'm so pissed it's taking so long to get my Build together... so close... sorry to disappoint but I snagged two quad 2.66 Ghz Clovertowns off of ebay for $665; non-ES. Couldn't help it... great deal. I also snagged a brand new Mac Pro enclosure with all the bits and pieces ... carriers.. fans blah blah blah for $300. Two extra sets of front fans and extra memory cage. What a frickin steal I'll mostly likely throw them up on ebay for resale if anyone is interested (cables, fans, cage, carriers - so HOLD OFF with applepalace). Snagged an airport card for $30 and 7300GT for $57. Guys... the deals are out there just look. As far as the harpertowns, my company funded me $3600 for a Skulltrail build which I ordered a pair of 2.5 Ghz Harpertowns, 8 gigs of RAM, 8800GT, Four SATA drives, Two DVD DL. I can't believe I got so much PC hardware for $3600. Once I get these processors I'll throw them into the Mac Pro for testing. I also ordered Vista Ultimate 64bit YUCKKKKKK for sh*ts and giggles; Leopard is the best. I'll try to Hackintosh that beast, I'm hopeful even though I read a report on a failed attempt.

[Hally_57]

Digitalperformer what cables have you got? And Im interrested in buying the memory cage with rear fan, and the 2 front fans with pci guide, and if you have all the cables, them as well.

Would you except $80 for the lot? Including delivery to Engalnd?

Many Thanks Sam

[teknojunkie]

how much for the wireless keyboard

[digitalperformer]

Sam... sorry dude, I would love too but I'd be losing money on it; I want fair market value on it; not saying that applepalaces prices are fair market value (inflated if you ask me). I'm gonna throw it up on Ebay hopefully within the week if I'm not gonna use any of it for another project I'm working on. Don't worry I'm not going to rape the prices; but I'm not going to take a loss. Sammy.. as far as cables are concerned... I'll find you an alternative solution for that if you're willing to invest time into making cables; not difficult at all. Mouser has all of the necessary molex connectors and terminal inserts for the Logic Board. So far I'm up to $25 for connectors; cheap considering what each wire harnesses go for on the market. I was even thinking about making a few sets and throwing them up on ebay. Will keep ya' posted... Peace yo...



Is anyone having problems posting pictures???

[nagal]

Sam... sorry dude, I would love too but I'd be losing money on it; I want fair market value on it; not saying that applepalaces prices are fair market value (inflated if you ask me). I'm gonna throw it up on Ebay hopefully within the week if I'm not gonna use any of it for another project I'm working on. Don't worry I'm not going to rape the prices; but I'm not going to take a loss. Sammy.. as far as cables are concerned... I'll find you an alternative solution for that if you're willing to invest time into making cables; not difficult at all. Mouser has all of the necessary molex connectors and terminal inserts for the Logic Board. So far I'm up to $25 for connectors; cheap considering what each wire harnesses go for on the market. I was even thinking about making a few sets and throwing them up on ebay. Will keep ya' posted... Peace yo...
Is anyone having problems posting pictures???

digitalperformer,

did you happen to find the molex connectors that plug into the PCIe power plugs? I am wanting to get an X1900XT and flash it but not wanting to drop $30-$40 for the Apple PCIe power cable.