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- Jul 25, 2013
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- Motherboard
- Asus X99 Deluxe
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- E5-2697v3
- Graphics
- RX 580
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- Classic Mac
- Mobile Phone
Hello all -
Many years ago, when I was first learning about computers, hacks, and case mods, I attempted to build my very first hack in a PowerMac G5 that I had been given. The machine was dead, and I remember stripping its guts out and making a valiant attempt to build a computer inside the case without any knowledge of what I was doing. After hours of work, I finally got it built, though it certainly wasn't pretty, and I was impressed that it even functioned. You can see pictures of the machine earlier today (before I tore it down) below.
The cutting was horrible, the motherboard was too big for the case, it was mounted too low, the front panel connector only worked with the power button and used recycled wires, and nothing was mounted properly except for the CD drive (a big achievement for me back in the day.) The motherboard is mounted using the original G5 standoffs with Liquid Nails holding them to the back of the case - a method I will likely re-use for this rebuild, as it worked exceptionally well.
In this "Redo" mod, I will be redoing this case properly - full ATX height in the rear, proper fans, hard drive cages that are actually usable, and a full front panel (audio, Power, & USB.)
I spent the morning destroying an old ThermalTake case that I had lying around. It weighed a TON, and was destined for the recycling center, so I figured, why not. I had to drill all of the rivets out of the case, but its back panel should work fine with a few mods.
The plan is to take out MORE of the original PMG5 back plate and replace it with parts of this. This will give me full expansion height, the iconic 2 rear exhaust fans, and a sturdy construction.
Thanks for checking out this mod - as always, thanks for your feedback, and I'll do my best to make sure this doesn't end up 70% done like every other mod I've ever done.
-IC
Many years ago, when I was first learning about computers, hacks, and case mods, I attempted to build my very first hack in a PowerMac G5 that I had been given. The machine was dead, and I remember stripping its guts out and making a valiant attempt to build a computer inside the case without any knowledge of what I was doing. After hours of work, I finally got it built, though it certainly wasn't pretty, and I was impressed that it even functioned. You can see pictures of the machine earlier today (before I tore it down) below.
The cutting was horrible, the motherboard was too big for the case, it was mounted too low, the front panel connector only worked with the power button and used recycled wires, and nothing was mounted properly except for the CD drive (a big achievement for me back in the day.) The motherboard is mounted using the original G5 standoffs with Liquid Nails holding them to the back of the case - a method I will likely re-use for this rebuild, as it worked exceptionally well.
In this "Redo" mod, I will be redoing this case properly - full ATX height in the rear, proper fans, hard drive cages that are actually usable, and a full front panel (audio, Power, & USB.)
I spent the morning destroying an old ThermalTake case that I had lying around. It weighed a TON, and was destined for the recycling center, so I figured, why not. I had to drill all of the rivets out of the case, but its back panel should work fine with a few mods.
The plan is to take out MORE of the original PMG5 back plate and replace it with parts of this. This will give me full expansion height, the iconic 2 rear exhaust fans, and a sturdy construction.
Thanks for checking out this mod - as always, thanks for your feedback, and I'll do my best to make sure this doesn't end up 70% done like every other mod I've ever done.
-IC