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Mac Pro mod, Worklog

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Hello all

I just upgrade to a Core i7 hackintosh and wanted a case there ware more fitting the my old Powerhack G5 case

This will be a worklog so stay tuned for more pictures as i get the parts home.

Hardware:
  • MB: GA-X58A-UD3R (Rev2/FF)[/*:m:2azyc959]
  • CPU: Core i7-930 / Corsair H100[/*:m:2azyc959]
  • Ram: 12Gb (3x4Gb 1600Mhz)[/*:m:2azyc959]
  • GFX: 2 x AMD 6870 1GB CrossFire[/*:m:2azyc959]
  • Wifi: AR5BXB72 with Adapter[/*:m:2azyc959]
  • IR: Infrared Sensor part nr. 922-7195[/*:m:2azyc959]
  • HD: 500Gb(OSX), 60GB SSD (Windows)[/*:m:2azyc959]
  • PSU: Chill Innovation CP-1000M[/*:m:2azyc959]


Parts:

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Sry for bad quality the next picture will be better

Update: 15/09/2011
After some trouble with shipping and box size, my Motherboard tray is finally on it's way :)

Update: 19/09/2011
Just ordere some sweet cables
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Update: 22/09/2011
Received my motherboard tray today, so startede to disassemble the mac pro case.
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Got the middel plate of, was a son of bitch to get off.

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Need to cut a hole here for PSU, Front panel cables

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Removed the PCI card frame

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Cut down the Sata cable, because i'm going to use a full ATX motherboard the last two sata slots a blocked :/

Update: 09/01/2012
Finally found time to cut out the back, I really like how it turned out.

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All most done with the back.

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Here it is :) i'm really happy with it

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Now it's time to get the motherboard mounted.

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And the PSU is now installed


Update: 10/01/2012
Allmost done.

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The H100 is a bitch to get in and out put there is room :D

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Only need to make and connect front audio and USB then i'm done
 
This is perfect timing as I am about to start a Mac Pro to Hackintosh project also.

I will check back often to see your progress.

neil
 
How does the Wifi/adapter work with 10.6.8?
 
Just got my Mini-pcie adapter today installed my apple airport card and wupti i now has wifi on my mac :)

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It's LED fans, and i regret today but is to lazy to do anything about it :D
 
parkingmo said:
What is the manufacturer of this led fans... ???

Hej

they are named "Xilence Case Fan 120mm Transparent White LED" bought them on ebay over 2 years ago.
 
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