Ok, So, Here we go. I got one the other day from America, took a while to get here, but, its here!
So, I started to look inside, and now I need a motherboard tray. I guess i will be spending more money on this, and then custom charges, so I'm going to save for bit.
But, I had a quick go at the case.
Step 1: Remove the existing MotherBoard Mounts.
I tried this first with a blade,
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but failed badly, so I got a hammer and they came out very easily.
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Then, I took out the back panel, because it useless.
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I used mole-grips to hold the other-side, to stop it from cracking and snapping. I would advise this. :]
Using cardboard, i marked the holes of the motherboard onto it, allowing me to mark in the case.
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I simple, (for a test) super-glued the motherboard mounts that came with the case onto the back and screwed the board on. The mounts are different heights, so i had to make sure that i was using the correct ones.
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More too come, if you would donate moneys, please pm me :]
Zoid.
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donate money for what?
For Parts etc. But, you are not forced too.
oh, well thats a releif.
Oh so if someone would like to donate a G5 or MacPro case just pm me, hehe 
Good luck with the case ZoidBergPro, I hope you receive many donations! it will be a cool case in the end
Good luck with the case ZoidBergPro, I hope you receive many donations! it will be a cool case in the end
when I did my G5 case mod I ended up making my own mobo tray. It was not that hard, I place the mobo inside the case so I knew what height the stand offs would be. I then order a flat sheet of 1/8" aluminum. Ordered 10 M3 (I am pretty sure they were M3) hex standoffs (be sure to subtract the thickness of the aluminum sheet to get the final height) that were male-male and 10 small M3 flat head screws.
I laid the aluminum sheet in the case, then the mobo on top of it so I could mark where the stand offs should be. I then drilled the holes in the aluminum sheet, counter sunk the holes on the back side so the screws would be flat with the aluminum sheet. I then ran the screws thru the holes, screwed on the hex standoffs and then used a two part epoxy to secure the aluminum sheet to the case.
Sounds like a lot of work but was not really that bad. I did try a whole lot of other stuff but this is the only thing I got to work.
I laid the aluminum sheet in the case, then the mobo on top of it so I could mark where the stand offs should be. I then drilled the holes in the aluminum sheet, counter sunk the holes on the back side so the screws would be flat with the aluminum sheet. I then ran the screws thru the holes, screwed on the hex standoffs and then used a two part epoxy to secure the aluminum sheet to the case.
Sounds like a lot of work but was not really that bad. I did try a whole lot of other stuff but this is the only thing I got to work.
QUOTE(nagal @ Jul 3 2007, 05:18 PM) 
when I did my G5 case mod I ended up making my own mobo tray. It was not that hard, I place the mobo inside the case so I knew what height the stand offs would be. I then order a flat sheet of 1/8" aluminum. Ordered 10 M3 (I am pretty sure they were M3) hex standoffs (be sure to subtract the thickness of the aluminum sheet to get the final height) that were male-male and 10 small M3 flat head screws.
I laid the aluminum sheet in the case, then the mobo on top of it so I could mark where the stand offs should be. I then drilled the holes in the aluminum sheet, counter sunk the holes on the back side so the screws would be flat with the aluminum sheet. I then ran the screws thru the holes, screwed on the hex standoffs and then used a two part epoxy to secure the aluminum sheet to the case.
Sounds like a lot of work but was not really that bad. I did try a whole lot of other stuff but this is the only thing I got to work.
I laid the aluminum sheet in the case, then the mobo on top of it so I could mark where the stand offs should be. I then drilled the holes in the aluminum sheet, counter sunk the holes on the back side so the screws would be flat with the aluminum sheet. I then ran the screws thru the holes, screwed on the hex standoffs and then used a two part epoxy to secure the aluminum sheet to the case.
Sounds like a lot of work but was not really that bad. I did try a whole lot of other stuff but this is the only thing I got to work.
I did the same thing with my G5 mod and the result was beautiful.
I will post some images
I did a little write up about on another site, here is a link for those interested
http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-log...-cooled-pc.html
I changed the water cooling aspect of it where I put a 120x2 radiator inside the case instead of having a 120x3 outside it. Its much nicer that way but a lot more cluttered inside.
http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-log...-cooled-pc.html
I changed the water cooling aspect of it where I put a 120x2 radiator inside the case instead of having a 120x3 outside it. Its much nicer that way but a lot more cluttered inside.
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