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- Dec 31, 2013
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- Z97
- CPU
- i7-4770K
- Graphics
- GTX 1070
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Hello everyone. I am in the process of modding a G5 chassis for the first time. I'm thinking about trying my hand at doing as little cutting as possible with whatever method of modding that is quick and easy for me to do. I plan to cut out the excess pieces from the chassis using a drimmel hand saw and using masking tape to mask-off as much of the exterior to prevent from cutting more than what's needed. If need be, I can paint the chassis after I'm finished. I plan on using only brush aluminum metal accessories for my mod so everything matches the chassis to minimize the need for painting.
My main goals are to change the front panel power button & I/O connections (if there's a kit available, where can I find it?), to modify the rear of the chassis with a new back panel (preferable w/ a 120mm fan opening), and install a motherboard tray for my motherboard. However, I have come across this back panel and this I/O panel but to me, the I/O panel doesn't look seamless when joining it w/ the back panel. I would like to know where to purchase other examples of suitable back panels and motherboard trays for an ATX motherboard. The end result I'm looking for is to align motherboard so that it sits flush against the I/O back plate towards the rear of the chassis. If it is not necessary for me to keep the existing original PCI card slots then I can do without them.
Here are the specs for my new machine:
So far, the only progress I have made was that I have gutted out the whole chassis and washed it.
I definitely could use some pointers from anyone experienced in this type of thing to ensure I get this done right and I would appreciate the help. Thanks
My main goals are to change the front panel power button & I/O connections (if there's a kit available, where can I find it?), to modify the rear of the chassis with a new back panel (preferable w/ a 120mm fan opening), and install a motherboard tray for my motherboard. However, I have come across this back panel and this I/O panel but to me, the I/O panel doesn't look seamless when joining it w/ the back panel. I would like to know where to purchase other examples of suitable back panels and motherboard trays for an ATX motherboard. The end result I'm looking for is to align motherboard so that it sits flush against the I/O back plate towards the rear of the chassis. If it is not necessary for me to keep the existing original PCI card slots then I can do without them.
Here are the specs for my new machine:
- Intel Core i7-4770K (currently have)
- EVGA Z87 FTW (ATX) (being shipped)
- EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 (currently have)
- Noctua NH-U14S (CPU fan)) (being shipped)
- ASUS BW-12B1ST (currently have)
- OCZ Vertex 4 512 GB (currently have)
- Western Digital VelociRaptor 500GB (currently have)
- EVGA GeForce GTX680 SC (currently have)
- Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (currently have) (I plan on upgrading the memory later)
- Patriot Dual Bay 2.5" SATA 3.5" drive bay (for SSD) (being shipped)
So far, the only progress I have made was that I have gutted out the whole chassis and washed it.
I definitely could use some pointers from anyone experienced in this type of thing to ensure I get this done right and I would appreciate the help. Thanks