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- May 25, 2017
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- Motherboard
- ASUS ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING
- CPU
- i9-7920X
- Graphics
- Vega 56
- Mac
- Classic Mac
- Mobile Phone
This is my version of PowerMac G5 with Intel i9 7920x. I have been running this configuration for about 6 months with a PC cases. I was hoping one day, I can build a proper case for the setup. Late 2018, I found two empty PM G5 Quad case locally thinking they are the perfect case.
Here is the frontal view. The front panel I/O is not working yet. That is next phase of at the project.
A 240mm AIO for the cooling. The space can handle as large as 280mm and 2" thick radiator.
The back side: I used Mountain Mod I/O panel. For the symmetry, the MB tray was raised about 1". That 1" space is where I route all the wires.
Power outlet with a switch and 15A fuse. I build a short extension cable to connect PSU and this outlet.
This one show the clear plexiglass cover in place. The 850W PSU is perfectly fit in that location. I cut a circular opening for the PSU cooling fan. This also double as the hot air exhaust port.
Much clear view without the plexiglass cover. The fan/radiator mount is built from L-shape aluminum stock. Two vertical bars that holds the radiator can be moved independently to accommodate larger fan/radiator. The large space on the right of the radiator bracket is reserved for custom water loop reservoir/pump on the lower section; two 3.5" HD for the upper section.
With current setup, the system reach 70 deg C with all 12 cores running at 4.7 GHz. The system is a bit noisy due to (1) AMD Vega 56 fan (2) Thermaltake AIO pump. Without them, the system is almost silent. I probably will update this cooling system with custom water loop later.
Tasks remained:
Rendy
The goals/requirements were as follows:
- Full ATX motherboard
- Full size GPU card
- allows for custom water loop
- keep CDROM
- Keep the clear plexiglass cover
- try to hide as much wiring as possible
- Maintain exterior look as much as possible
- Quiet
Here is the frontal view. The front panel I/O is not working yet. That is next phase of at the project.
A 240mm AIO for the cooling. The space can handle as large as 280mm and 2" thick radiator.
The back side: I used Mountain Mod I/O panel. For the symmetry, the MB tray was raised about 1". That 1" space is where I route all the wires.
Power outlet with a switch and 15A fuse. I build a short extension cable to connect PSU and this outlet.
This one show the clear plexiglass cover in place. The 850W PSU is perfectly fit in that location. I cut a circular opening for the PSU cooling fan. This also double as the hot air exhaust port.
Much clear view without the plexiglass cover. The fan/radiator mount is built from L-shape aluminum stock. Two vertical bars that holds the radiator can be moved independently to accommodate larger fan/radiator. The large space on the right of the radiator bracket is reserved for custom water loop reservoir/pump on the lower section; two 3.5" HD for the upper section.
With current setup, the system reach 70 deg C with all 12 cores running at 4.7 GHz. The system is a bit noisy due to (1) AMD Vega 56 fan (2) Thermaltake AIO pump. Without them, the system is almost silent. I probably will update this cooling system with custom water loop later.
Tasks remained:
Build a custom cable for the front I/O panel.Completed, except for the FirewireAdd 3.5" drive case2.5" Hot-swap drive cage installed (two 2.5" SSD per drive cage, 2 drive cages total)- Mount original "G5" CPU cover plate.
Build a cover plate for the upper deck (CDROM & PSU) for that Mac Pro Look.Add air divider to channel AIO hot air toward lower chamber and to be removed by the two 80mm case fans. This will allow more cooler air for the GPU. Or... adding a custom air duct just for the GPU blower fan; however, that will eat up the space reserved for the 3.5" drive cage.Go with custom water loop from EKWB A240R.
Rendy
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