MOST POWERFUL CUBE BUILD EVER - Intel Kaby Lake i7 - Apple Power Mac G4 Cube Build

[Fallen]

Hey Im trying to build a G4 cube with the lastest Intel Processor, Kaby Lake. Its a 20$ difference from Skylake so why not
I haven't used this website since 2009/2010 when I build my first hackintosh, really glad this place is active. I fell in love with the idea after MacTester57's build ended up in my recommendation box on youtube and I knew I had to build one. Getting started I Already order my Cube off eBay for 80$ (which was a steal for its condition). After reading the forums this is what I came up with for my built:

edit: upgraded almost every component of the build 02/15/17

- Intel Kaby Lake i5 7700 - 65 watt
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0L41N7/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

- Samsung 960 Evo 1000gb SSD M.2
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYFKJR7/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

- ASUS ROG STRIX Z270I GAMING LGA 1151
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132954

- *Evga Geforce 1060 6GB SC - Max watts 120
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IPVSLTC/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

- Cryorig C7 CR-C7A Top Flow CPU Heatsink 47mm
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0177GTV9U/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

- Ballistix Sport LT 16GB Single DDR4 2400 MT/s
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0198X44VA/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

- *HD Plex 300w PSU
http://www.hd-plex.com/HDPLEX-300W-Hi-Fi-DC-ATX-Power-Supply-16V-24V-Wide-Range-Voltage-Input.html

- Dell PA-9E J211H 240-Watt for PSU
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0097ASHG8/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

-Riser Cable for GPU
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CEIEWU4/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

- Noctua 92 x 14 mm Low-Profile Cooling Fan
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NQM7V2/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Now for the most exciting part TOUCH SENSOR:
I've ordered one of these and i'm planning on modding it so it can fit into the case. Not sure how its going to turn out but better than nothing.
these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FM62DTC/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

I'm building this case for fun, I'm going to mainly use it as a desktop pc, to "search the web" and small work related task. With the potential of video editing and gaming in the future, but most likely not;D

If you guys have an advice or have anything to say please do ! I would love to know everyones opinion on this as I am a total newbie at all of this, at least for now. I've put hours of research into this and I've only gotten this far, open to anything

 

[human66]

Hi there! I'm trying to mod a cube too, but i am facing a lot of difficulties due to my shallow knowledge in this area. So i guess we can help each other.
I don't think gtx 1060 will have a good time there, even with intel's low power consumption cpu due to picopsu's power limit.... besides, nvidia's 1000 series graphics card is not supported by macos at the moment. Plus, uh, i wonder if that passive graphics card cooler will fit inside a cube.
In case of 7400t or 7500t, i have seen them on ebay, try searching there.

 

[Fallen]

Hi there! I'm trying to mod a cube too, but i am facing a lot of difficulties due to my shallow knowledge in this area. So i guess we can help each other.
I don't think gtx 1060 will have a good time there, even with intel's low power consumption cpu due to picopsu's power limit.... besides, nvidia's 1000 series graphics card is not supported by macos at the moment. Plus, uh, i wonder if that passive graphics card cooler will fit inside a cube.
In case of 7400t or 7500t, i have seen them on ebay, try searching there.

I've tried ebay still couldn't find any 7500t or 7700t I even called intel and they said look into there suppliers, none of which have them.

I've upgraded my PSU to the HDPlex 300w found here: http://www.hd-plex.com/HDPLEX-300W-Hi-Fi-DC-ATX-Power-Supply-16V-24V-Wide-Range-Voltage-Input.html

Im using this 240W AC adapter with it as well found here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AVMYMUG/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

I also upraded my GPU to the 6GB model here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IPVSGEC/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

So far i have gotten all my parts, I've disassembled everything on Cube, and started modifying the case.

I used to be an engineer and have access to a lot of equipment my dad has the university that he works at, so the modding shouldn't be too hard to finish up. I'll upload photos as soon as I can

The GPU cooler did not fit at all, not even close, I could mod it to work but wouldn't be worth it. Also the GPU itself also need to be modified in order to fit into the case, I'm going to have to cut some of the plastic sticking off the back of it off. With this done it would barely fit.

So far the build is going well. If you need help with anything with your build comment on the thread.

All opinions are welcome

 

[human66]

this is one of the most ambitious cube projects that I have ever seen!
looking forward to seeing some photos and progress!

 

[MacTester57]

Thanks for the mention. I'm glad, that my video inspired you:

I think, that this fat GPU will not fit inside the cube. Also keep in mind, that cooling is a critical point in a Cube.

I would recommend to start without a dedicated GPU and use the integrated GPU instead. They are good enough for most applications nowadays.

Good luck
MacTester

 

[Fallen]

Thanks for the mention. I'm glad, that my video inspired you:

I think, that this fat GPU will not fit inside the cube. Also keep in mind, that cooling is a critical point in a Cube.

I would recommend to start without a dedicated GPU and use the integrated GPU instead. They are good enough for most applications nowadays.

Good luck
MacTester

I'm almost done with the build only thing holding me back is figuring out where to put my fan as there isn't any room

I've also updated my parts list to everything I currently have!

 

[ShatteredAvenger]

Did you ever finish this? I'm curious how you managed to pack all this stuff in there without it overheating. Would love to see some pictures!

 

[Fallen]

how do i delete this comment;d

 

[Fallen]

Did you ever finish this? I'm curious how you managed to pack all this stuff in there without it overheating. Would love to see some pictures!

Yes I did finish it, I've barely used it or checked the temps on it. I want to get all the numbers from it this week and Upload all the photos I can

 

[ShatteredAvenger]

sounds good. I'll have to check back on Friday or Saturday!