- Joined
- Aug 11, 2017
- Messages
- 14
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Z270X-UD5
- CPU
- i7-7700K
- Graphics
- GTX 1070 Ti
- Mac
- Mobile Phone
More Progress!
So I finally had a chance to transfer over my current components from my original case to check/plan out the layout for the G5 case. I very quickly realized that I wasn't going to be able to use the original back panel and needed to use the Laser Hive Full ATX back plate for my build and needs!
So pretty straight forward use the panel to mark out what I needed to remove with the dremel.
Just and FYI for anyone attempting to do this be sure to cutout ONLY what needs to be removed and TAKE YOUR TIME. I am sure that is common sense lol, but you can very easily go too far and remove too much.
Used the dremel with the cut-off wheel and then 60/120 grit sand paper to smooth out the cuts and trim edges for a perfect cutout.
Gotta say it looks pretty sharp with the panel and also the allen screws provided with the kit!
Also when putting in the screws make sure to attach the IO Shield and PCI bay first because they attach through the back plate with pre-tapped holes which hold both together.
I then decided to install my 2 SSD's that install behind the motherboard.
Here are the exact models I am using for my MAC OSX & WINDOWS Boot Drives:
Samsung 860 QVO 1TB SATA 2.5" Internal SSD (MZ-76Q1T0/AM) - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07L3D19MY/?tag=tonymacx86c0c-20
Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SATA 2.5" Internal SSD (MZ-76E500/AM) - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0781Z7Y3S/?tag=tonymacx86c0c-20
I will be updating my rig with an NVME M.2 drive soon! Waiting for the right deal to come around and then I will switch my Windows boot drive with my 1TB SSD.
This is where I will be ending off this update! I did test fit the motherboard again, but I am still waiting for some PSU Power extensions and other things. Here are the motherboard standoffs that come supplied in the kit. I believed some people were asking about the clearance underneath the board for cable management and there is plenty with the 13mm risers.
Will be updating this build more soon! Stay Tune!
So I finally had a chance to transfer over my current components from my original case to check/plan out the layout for the G5 case. I very quickly realized that I wasn't going to be able to use the original back panel and needed to use the Laser Hive Full ATX back plate for my build and needs!
So pretty straight forward use the panel to mark out what I needed to remove with the dremel.
Just and FYI for anyone attempting to do this be sure to cutout ONLY what needs to be removed and TAKE YOUR TIME. I am sure that is common sense lol, but you can very easily go too far and remove too much.
Used the dremel with the cut-off wheel and then 60/120 grit sand paper to smooth out the cuts and trim edges for a perfect cutout.
Gotta say it looks pretty sharp with the panel and also the allen screws provided with the kit!
Also when putting in the screws make sure to attach the IO Shield and PCI bay first because they attach through the back plate with pre-tapped holes which hold both together.
I then decided to install my 2 SSD's that install behind the motherboard.
Here are the exact models I am using for my MAC OSX & WINDOWS Boot Drives:
Samsung 860 QVO 1TB SATA 2.5" Internal SSD (MZ-76Q1T0/AM) - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07L3D19MY/?tag=tonymacx86c0c-20
Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SATA 2.5" Internal SSD (MZ-76E500/AM) - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0781Z7Y3S/?tag=tonymacx86c0c-20
I will be updating my rig with an NVME M.2 drive soon! Waiting for the right deal to come around and then I will switch my Windows boot drive with my 1TB SSD.
This is where I will be ending off this update! I did test fit the motherboard again, but I am still waiting for some PSU Power extensions and other things. Here are the motherboard standoffs that come supplied in the kit. I believed some people were asking about the clearance underneath the board for cable management and there is plenty with the 13mm risers.
Will be updating this build more soon! Stay Tune!