grady.lynch Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I want to build my own G5 hackintosh however I don't have a tray for it, nor do I have any idea where I could get one. I think making one for myself is out of the question, as I don't have a very extensive tool collection. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snackole Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I just ordered this one . http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ind...roducts_id=3387 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Bogunovic Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 yeah that's what I used, however I've noticed performance PCs hasnt had it in stock for ages... managed to find some extra ones here in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grady.lynch Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 yeah that's what I used, however I've noticed performance PCs hasnt had it in stock for ages... managed to find some extra ones here in Australia. Is the G5 accessible from the left pannel? (The mobo tray you showed would only work if the pc were accessible from the left pannel) http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ind...roducts_id=3387 All the pictures i've seen are with the right panel open so the motherboard site on the right side with the panels facing the rear. For example see the attatchment. Again thanks for the help! Also, If I were to use this (2nd attachment) mobo tray, could I use the existing G5 case back pannel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Bogunovic Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 You need to think in 3 dimensions son I see where you get the idea, however the G5 is considered an inverted mount... Meaning that if you were to use the the mobo trcy as pictured the CPU would be up top as opposed to on the bottom. I have a build thread that I recently bumped with some updated pics. Have a look on the first page of the thread as I should have pics of the mobotray mounted without the mobo in. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grady.lynch Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 You need to think in 3 dimensions son I see where you get the idea, however the G5 is considered an inverted mount... Meaning that if you were to use the the mobo trcy as pictured the CPU would be up top as opposed to on the bottom. I have a build thread that I recently bumped with some updated pics. Have a look on the first page of the thread as I should have pics of the mobotray mounted without the mobo in. Hope that helps Alright I see what you mean. So If I buy that mobo tray, how is the tray secured to the G5 case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Bogunovic Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 That's the fun part which you'll need to decide on... I used 6 screws and nuts to secure it to the chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmare Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 you dont need a tray; just go MATX or ITX and everything can fit with the case left stock. Your USB can be accessed via the MB headers; just get a PCI bracket. For audio you can either go USB, or simply route the wires internally. same goes for Ethernet. If you look at the case; there is plenty of room between the board connectors and the back of the case. You can even use the original apple standoffs, they twist off the case easily, you just glue them back fyi - you can also go full ATX, just verify that your PCIEX lines up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grady.lynch Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 you dont need a tray; just go MATX or ITX and everything can fit with the case left stock. Your USB can be accessed via the MB headers; just get a PCI bracket. For audio you can either go USB, or simply route the wires internally. same goes for Ethernet. If you look at the case; there is plenty of room between the board connectors and the back of the case. You can even use the original apple standoffs, they twist off the case easily, you just glue them back fyi - you can also go full ATX, just verify that your PCIEX lines up Thanks for your input kmare, but i'm not looking to buy any new parts. I'm just moving my current setup to a much cooler case! Also, How have people handled the problem of not being able to access the CD ROM eject button, as well as controlling the G5 case's sliding CD door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Bogunovic Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hehehe, I had to address that problem also... I use a desktop Gadget that acts as a Eject button... failing that you you're able to jam your finger thru the slide door and emergency eject for when your not booted into wondows. I posted a youtube clip of my case where I demo this very feature (very breifly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grady.lynch Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Hehehe, I had to address that problem also... I use a desktop Gadget that acts as a Eject button... failing that you you're able to jam your finger thru the slide door and emergency eject for when your not booted into wondows. I posted a youtube clip of my case where I demo this very feature (very breifly) So using that method, how is the door on the case operated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Bogunovic Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 basic mechanics, the cd tray opens it... how you looked at your case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grady.lynch Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Hey guys I'm starting to prepare for my G5 mod. Already bought the case and now I need to make sure I have the right tools. If I do decide to buy this http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ind...roducts_id=3387 mobo tray, then what tools will I need to get it to fit? I have the essentials; screw drivers, extra case screws, wrenches, etc. but what tools are used to cut the case neatly? and how is the mobo tray secured to the case on the back and the side? Bear with me, as I am still a little new to this and please give me details Thanks for the help, it is much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striggell Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hey guys I'm starting to prepare for my G5 mod. Already bought the case and now I need to make sure I have the right tools. If I do decide to buy this http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ind...roducts_id=3387 mobo tray, then what tools will I need to get it to fit? I have the essentials; screw drivers, extra case screws, wrenches, etc. but what tools are used to cut the case neatly? and how is the mobo tray secured to the case on the back and the side? Bear with me, as I am still a little new to this and please give me details Thanks for the help, it is much appreciated! There's a few different ways but most people just bolt the tray to the existing headers in the case for the g5 mobo. I'm using a Lian li tray but it took me a while to find one (or even anywhere that would bother ordering it for me) I ended up getting it through ITS direct in Brisbane Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grady.lynch Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 There's a few different ways but most people just bolt the tray to the existing headers in the case for the g5 mobo. I'm using a Lian li tray but it took me a while to find one (or even anywhere that would bother ordering it for me) I ended up getting it through ITS direct in Brisbane Australia Thanks for the response striggell! So when you say "Bolt" what exactly does that look like? And what tools are needed to bolt the tray to the existing headers? Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striggell Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 You just use the existing stand offs in the g5 case that the g5 motherboard screws onto. You then drill holes in your motherboard tray to suit these stand offs. You can use the original screws that hold the g5 motherboard to screw your motherboard tray to the case and you bolt your motherboard to the motherboard tray. You do need to modify the back of the case too. Checks a couple of the g5 builds in this thread they cover this in great detail with a lot of pictures that will give you a good idea what I'm talking about. Just keep in mind this isn't exactly like building a pc - you're going to have to cut metal and you're going to have to works out how you want to mount a great number of parts in the case. If any of this scares you I would seriously look at building a g4 case with a m-atx board first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grady.lynch Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 You just use the existing stand offs in the g5 case that the g5 motherboard screws onto. You then drill holes in your motherboard tray to suit these stand offs. You can use the original screws that hold the g5 motherboard to screw your motherboard tray to the case and you bolt your motherboard to the motherboard tray. You do need to modify the back of the case too. Checks a couple of the g5 builds in this thread they cover this in great detail with a lot of pictures that will give you a good idea what I'm talking about. Just keep in mind this isn't exactly like building a pc - you're going to have to cut metal and you're going to have to works out how you want to mount a great number of parts in the case. If any of this scares you I would seriously look at building a g4 case with a m-atx board first. Thanks for the insight! I'm not too worried about this, although it is pretty new to me. Unfortunately, my G5 case did not come with the motherboard screwed in so I don't have those screws. Any thoughts on a workaround for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grady.lynch Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 As you can see, I took apart the apple power supply to better understand it. What I want to be able to do is mount my power suply in the metal cage that once contained the G5's power suply. However, I want to keep my psu inside its case, so I was wondering if it is possible to hook up the +, - and ground from the Apple PSU to the external part of my psu, (2nd picture) I would be open to taking my psu out of its enclosure, but then I would need to know where to solder the + and - Has this been done? If not, is it possible and would it ruin my psu for other uses? Please help me out here, as I'm new to all this! ________________EDIT_________________ Where can I get/ how can I make a cable like this? http://www.flickr.com/photos/58841400@N06/...90024/lightbox/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex//3oo1 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hi grady.lynch Only one question, the logic board is gone? do you use it ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grady.lynch Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hi grady.lynchOnly one question, the logic board is gone? do you use it ever? No I don't use the logic board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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