ZoidBergPro Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 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, but failed badly, so I got a hammer and they came out very easily. Then, I took out the back panel, because it useless. 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. 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. More too come, if you would donate moneys, please pm me :] Zoid. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/55943-how-fit-a-pc-inside-a-mac-pro-case/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 donate money for what? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/55943-how-fit-a-pc-inside-a-mac-pro-case/#findComment-399910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoidBergPro Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 For Parts etc. But, you are not forced too. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/55943-how-fit-a-pc-inside-a-mac-pro-case/#findComment-399963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 oh, well thats a releif. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/55943-how-fit-a-pc-inside-a-mac-pro-case/#findComment-400496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 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 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/55943-how-fit-a-pc-inside-a-mac-pro-case/#findComment-400542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagal Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 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. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/55943-how-fit-a-pc-inside-a-mac-pro-case/#findComment-400775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mspr Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 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 did the same thing with my G5 mod and the result was beautiful. I will post some images Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/55943-how-fit-a-pc-inside-a-mac-pro-case/#findComment-400785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagal Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 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. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/55943-how-fit-a-pc-inside-a-mac-pro-case/#findComment-400837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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