- Joined
- Dec 28, 2017
- Messages
- 28
- Motherboard
- ASUS ROG STRIX Z370G
- CPU
- I7-8700K
- Graphics
- RX 580
- Mac
- Classic Mac
- Mobile Phone
So I decided to build my Hackintosh! After weeks and weeks spent here looking through all the mods I finally started. I will try to build this to look as original as possible on the outside. I am going with 300 Series MB and Coffee Lake. The system will take place of my Mac Pro 1,1 and like it It will be a triple boot system (Mac, Windows 10, Fedora). Also, Staying within a budget of $1600 or less is what I am trying to do.
Inspired by Psycho Rocker and tviolation’s builds
Components List
-Apple Quicksilver Computer Case
-Intel Core i7-8700K Coffee Lake 6-Core 3.7 GHz (4.7 GHz Turbo) LGA 1151 (300 Series) 95W
-ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G Gaming (WI-FI AC) LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z370
-NVIDIA 1060 GTX 6GB
-G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16 GB 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Intel
-SSD’s times 3 already owned
-CORSAIR RMx Series RM750X 750W 80 PLUS GOLD Haswell Ready Full Modular
-Alphacool Eisbaer 240 CPU - Black (this is key!!)
So here we go….
The case with all plastics removed
Gutted out
First Difficult Cut (Man!!! I love that Dremel)
It came out great!!!
Next was the I/O back plate. I did not want to use a kit, I wanted to keep it original as possible. I ensured I measured 10 times and cut only once.
Came out pretty nice! and I like the original hole grid, I need to file it straighter
A bit of graphics candy fitting perfectly (except for the crooked standoff, don't mind it)
So, for the front panel I had a really hard time deciding which way to go and I elected for the simplest way. This way required some cutting and modding (after all modding is key). I purchased a power/reset kit from amazon and cut out the plate out of some spare metal and drilled and cut the required holes and squares, some hot glue and tada!. Is somewhat ugly but we won't see that once finished not even when we open the case.
Put together-
And it fitted perfectly!!!
nice, I have to say...
This is it for now-- I know it is a long first post but as I was working I wasn't sure if I wanted do a build post but, I want to see what you guys think, I will ask you guys for help as I continue and hell, this is awesome to look at. I know it was for me and still is. Looking and learning from all these different mods and builds, I had to share mine.
Till later!
Inspired by Psycho Rocker and tviolation’s builds
Components List
-Apple Quicksilver Computer Case
-Intel Core i7-8700K Coffee Lake 6-Core 3.7 GHz (4.7 GHz Turbo) LGA 1151 (300 Series) 95W
-ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G Gaming (WI-FI AC) LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z370
-NVIDIA 1060 GTX 6GB
-G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16 GB 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Intel
-SSD’s times 3 already owned
-CORSAIR RMx Series RM750X 750W 80 PLUS GOLD Haswell Ready Full Modular
-Alphacool Eisbaer 240 CPU - Black (this is key!!)
So here we go….
The case with all plastics removed
Gutted out
First Difficult Cut (Man!!! I love that Dremel)
It came out great!!!
Next was the I/O back plate. I did not want to use a kit, I wanted to keep it original as possible. I ensured I measured 10 times and cut only once.
Came out pretty nice! and I like the original hole grid, I need to file it straighter
A bit of graphics candy fitting perfectly (except for the crooked standoff, don't mind it)
So, for the front panel I had a really hard time deciding which way to go and I elected for the simplest way. This way required some cutting and modding (after all modding is key). I purchased a power/reset kit from amazon and cut out the plate out of some spare metal and drilled and cut the required holes and squares, some hot glue and tada!. Is somewhat ugly but we won't see that once finished not even when we open the case.
Put together-
And it fitted perfectly!!!
nice, I have to say...
This is it for now-- I know it is a long first post but as I was working I wasn't sure if I wanted do a build post but, I want to see what you guys think, I will ask you guys for help as I continue and hell, this is awesome to look at. I know it was for me and still is. Looking and learning from all these different mods and builds, I had to share mine.
Till later!
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