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Greetings,
I recently bought two DP 2004 G5's and am planing on converting them for use with my current ATX box and a future 2015/16 build (when intel start shipping new processors.)
I had a single processor G5 when i had my own company back in 2003. It was an Awesome work horse back then. I loved the case. Soild, well built, very clever and stylish design. Have still yet to see a better case.
Wanted to convert one for years. Recently saw two for sale locally. I also really hate the current cooler master i am using with my hackintosh. So decided to "Think Different"
I been browsing the forums here and have been really inspired and wanted to have a try.
I am considering a laser hive ATX cut-out option, but, as I have two, I thought to try something different and keep that as plan "B".
I have bought a BitFenix Neos - White / Silver Case (which is certainly a G5 "look" inspired case) and plan to cut off parts to convert my G5.
I'd like to incorporate the motherboard tray and the 2.5 hdd mounts. and also two front and one rear 120mm fan mounts.
Maybe using the mesh from the front panel for creating some cable management. Have not decided entirely yet.
I like BitFenix cases owned another budget "merc" case couple of years ago, Easy to install good spacing inside.
This is a budget case too, nice looking,but, not very solid, but that should make cutting easier!
So far I've just taken the front plastic case assembly off and the rubber feet to measure the case without them. The remaining shell dimensions are approximately:
413mm height
282mm width
413mm depth
Just at the deciding where to cut stage. Have to go get a new dremmel cutting wheel first.
Wanted to share my vague plan. Completely open to ideas and suggestions.
I love the sliding tray idea from neilhart's "Slow Roll G5 Power Mac - System on Slides". Great Idea and really well done might try and do something similar with the cutout atX tray from this case, but, it would be with far less finesse.
Will update when i move forward, but, real life will prevent me from making any real progress until next week at the earliest.
See attachments for pics of the case teardown.
I recently bought two DP 2004 G5's and am planing on converting them for use with my current ATX box and a future 2015/16 build (when intel start shipping new processors.)
I had a single processor G5 when i had my own company back in 2003. It was an Awesome work horse back then. I loved the case. Soild, well built, very clever and stylish design. Have still yet to see a better case.
Wanted to convert one for years. Recently saw two for sale locally. I also really hate the current cooler master i am using with my hackintosh. So decided to "Think Different"
I been browsing the forums here and have been really inspired and wanted to have a try.
I am considering a laser hive ATX cut-out option, but, as I have two, I thought to try something different and keep that as plan "B".
I have bought a BitFenix Neos - White / Silver Case (which is certainly a G5 "look" inspired case) and plan to cut off parts to convert my G5.
I'd like to incorporate the motherboard tray and the 2.5 hdd mounts. and also two front and one rear 120mm fan mounts.
Maybe using the mesh from the front panel for creating some cable management. Have not decided entirely yet.
I like BitFenix cases owned another budget "merc" case couple of years ago, Easy to install good spacing inside.
This is a budget case too, nice looking,but, not very solid, but that should make cutting easier!
So far I've just taken the front plastic case assembly off and the rubber feet to measure the case without them. The remaining shell dimensions are approximately:
413mm height
282mm width
413mm depth
Just at the deciding where to cut stage. Have to go get a new dremmel cutting wheel first.
Wanted to share my vague plan. Completely open to ideas and suggestions.
I love the sliding tray idea from neilhart's "Slow Roll G5 Power Mac - System on Slides". Great Idea and really well done might try and do something similar with the cutout atX tray from this case, but, it would be with far less finesse.
Will update when i move forward, but, real life will prevent me from making any real progress until next week at the earliest.
See attachments for pics of the case teardown.