My first G5 case mod, plan on not cutting.

[VEA2005]

I just stripped down my G5 case, including top shelf, front I.O. and latch.

Do I need to remove all the standoff’s? and can I re-use the standoff’s?

Planning on full ATX z270???
i7 Kaby lake

Still need to figure gpu, don’t plan on gaming but need something that will drive 2ea - 4K monitors with ease. Suggestions welcome.

 

[ShatteredAvenger]

You'll need to pull the standoffs as they don't line up with standard ATX mount holes, but you should be able to reuse them if you JB-weld them in place

 

[melka]

I was able to mount an ATX motherboard by 3D printing some supports. The only cutting I did was on the original PSU case to install a 120mm fan.
Thread here :
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/g5-case-mod-keeping-the-case-as-original-as-possible.229001/
Some parts are a bit tight, for example, the SATA plugs on my mobo are next to the PSU, so I had to use 90° cables and finding the right ones was a bit complex. Same thing with the GPU cables, I'm currently using 90° HDMI cables, but I might need to redo the GPU installation for a new card and I'm afraid the DisplayPort cables won't fit under the top shelf.
I'll try to upload the CAD files if you're interested.

 

[laptopleon]

I'm planning the same case mod. Meaning: Not cutting the outside of the original G5 case. That's why I've been looking at several builds, specs, etc.

I like the idea of a clean outside and I see why others like it. I also like the idea of recycling a part of the old board, so you can keep the I/O connectors. It adds to a certain 'recycle roughness' that looks cool, I think. A mix of cut up, recycled old parts and some brand new.

I even saw a build with a 'mock up' G5 inside, where you look at a set of fake G5 covers, but personally, I don't see the point in that. The way I see it; it's a hackintosh, so why not show it, to people who appreciate it an bother to open the case?