Parkingmo's G5 Future Mod

[eelhead]

I've been on the web to find pictures of G5 mods.

I've found this:





I'm going to make my mod with something like that....

On the web

Look at all of the awesome threads here. There is a pretty good mix of mods to choose from with a bunch of knowledgeable people as well.

 

[neilhart]

parkingmo the web site that you should visit is http://aquamac.proboards.com/index.cgi? ... 460&page=1

There are 40+ pages.

Also on InsanleyMac the 50+ pages at http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index. ... topic=4525 You will need to register to see it all.

Anyway there are many many examples and helpful hints for the reading.

neil.

 

[parkingmo]

After a long time without any post (and to be honest, time passed to earn money for my project), i'm back.


I've just bought my SSD drive: a crucial M4 120€ shipment include.

I've also just buy (today) MDPC sleeving. --> this color

you can visit this internet website here: http://de.mdpc-x.com/

Now, i just want that Apple goes to support new intel processors.

So, my Hardware list :

Case --> G5 apple's

PSU --> Super Flower Golden silent wich is a 80+ platinum fanless PSU http://www.super-flower.com.tw/products_detail.php?class=2&sn=13&ID=79&lang=en

Motherboard --> A Gigabyte motherboard (Ivy bridge) with USB3 and thunderbolt; don't know yet the reference...

Processor --> i7 3770K if supported by Apple

RAM --> Corsair Dominator or Vengeance / or / Crucial... 16 Gb

SSD --> Crucial M4 128Gb

Hard disk --> Western digits Caviar 2To

CPU cooler --> Prolimatech Super Mega / or / antec KÜHLER H2O 620

BlueRay--> Pioneer BDR -207DBK


Now,i'm seeking cables and specific connectors that i need to build my Front panel cable.
I've try to find a shop in France or europe wich can provide me the black connectors that ou can see on this picture

Sleevings, it's OK, i've just passed order today...

 

[eelhead]

I dont know if they ship over there but this is where I found mine in that picture you posted
http://www.pololu.com/catalog/category/19

 

[parkingmo]

I'm goig to buy cables Today !!!

Yeaaaaah !

 

[parkingmo]

Today, just a little update:







[*]Case --> G5 apple's --> DONE

[*]PSU --> Super Flower Golden silent wich is a 80+ platinum fanless PSU --> Not Done

[*]Motherboard --> A Gigabyte motherboard (Ivy bridge) with USB3 and thunderbolt; don't know yet the reference... ---> Don't know yet...

[*]Processor --> i7 3770K if supported by Apple ---> Don't know yet...

[*]RAM --> Corsair Dominator or Vengeance / or / Crucial... 16 Gb ---> Don't know yet...

[*]SSD --> Crucial M4 128Gb ---> Done

[*]Hard disk --> Western digits Caviar 2To ---> Not done

[*]CPU cooler --> Prolimatech Super Mega / or / antec KÜHLER H2O 620 ---> Not Done

[*]BlueRay--> Pioneer BDR -207DBK ---> Not done

[*]Buying component to build my own front I/O cable ---> DONE

 

[parkingmo]

I'm currently waiting for this:






Can't wait !!!

 

[minihack]

This is quite the slow build up.......

Be nice when it gets started!

 

[parkingmo]

Slow.. Yes, know that... But, i'm still waiting for the new apple's mac line...

So, I can wait a little bit more...

But, Pleaaaase APPLE, Pleaaaase, can you give us your new macs ????? PLEAAASE !!!

 

[parkingmo]

Yes !!!