Easy G5 Case Mod

[Kenrik]

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It's a simple mod.
Cut out the back with a rotary tool then slide in the motherboard tray and hold in place with small bolts.

Install motherboard and bam.. 100% fitment of everything.

The whole mod tool two hours start to finish.

Total cost $100

 

[Kenrik]

Updated Photos.

My Build:

Intel i5 750
Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD4
4GB G.Skill Ripjaw Ram
OCZ 600Watt SLI PSU
WD Black 640GB 32Meg HD
Nividia GTS 250

Total cost: $600 + 40 for the MB tray (I had the G5 Case)

 

[uRabbit]

Now that is much more sleek than my CoolerMaster case! And easier to carry!

 

[flatfoot]

Very nice and easy indeed!

Too bad I've fallen in love with my FractalDesign Define R2 case...

 

[jackson10t]

would any dvd drive fit? Also did you get the power button to work?

 

[adammolens]

thx i shall use this for my g5 mod.. next build.

 

[paupl]

Hey mate,

Thanks for that post. I'm looking at doing something similar at the moment. Your method looks way easier that lots of the other ones online. I would really love to get a closer look at how your power supply is mounted and connected if it isn't too much of a hassle?

Some people go all out fabricating new panels and stuff, your way looks too easy!

How is the machine going? have you made / planned any other mods?

Thanks

 

[qennster]

How did you mount the power supply connector?


From the Picture it looks like the PSU is in the bottom front of the case and I have not seen the inside of the G5 case yet ( it is on it way) but did you have to buy any extra parts/wire for the power supply connector on the back?