Rickyreall84’s G5 Yin Yang build

[rickyreall84]

Rickyreall84’s G5 Yin Yang build

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First off I would like to thank everyone who contributes to this site and the G5 thread. Without Everyones posts and suggestions this build would have never happened. I would also like to give a special thanks to neilhart for such a great job moderating the case modification portion of this site. It has been a long journey to get to this stage of modding. I originally started modding g5s back in 2011 with my tuf love mod which no longer exists. The main purpose of the modifications was the removal of the disk drive slot and the removal of the side panel bar that goes across the front. I am not going to go into detail on how I did this because I will explain along with the photos. I hope you enjoy! BTW obviously this build is called Yin Yang because of the White and Black theme.


Components​

MSI Z97 SLI Krait Edition
Micro center Cheap!! $79.00

Intel i7-4790k
Micro center Cheap!! $250.00

Nvidia GTX 770 Reference Card
Won on eBay for $140.00 with EK Waterblock

Nvidia GTX 770 EVGA Superclocked
Again, Won on eBay for $160.00 with EK Waterblock

Corsair Vengeance Pro Series 32GB DDR3 1866MHZ
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D2LGRO2/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

3 Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3W15P0/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Thermaltake TOUGHPOWER 850W 80 PLUS GOLD (Un-Modular)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LZVOF4A/?tag=tonymacx86com-20


BCM94360CD Wireless Network Card with Bluetooth 4.0 and adapter (read this post tony did)
http://www.tonymacx86.com/network/1...apple-mini-cards-pcie-mini-pcie-adapters.html

Fans/Cables/Peripherals​

4 Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition and 2 SP120 Quiet Edition PWM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181025

Fractal Design Silent Series R2 FD-FAN-SSR2-40 40mm 40mm Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835352001

Silverstone CP06 Continuous SATA Power Connector Cable
http://www.frys.com/product/6755575?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

EVGA Pro SLI Bridge V2, 2-Way Short
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X5X3LLY/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

All Cable extensions were provided by a store called central computer in the bay area
http://www.centralcomputers.com/default.aspx

Apple LED Cinema Display 24-Inch MB382LL/A
http://www.craigslist.com

Vortex KBC Poker 3 Cherry Mx-blue with WASD custom keycaps Mac Layout
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W02J4DA/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

SteelSeries Kana Optical Gaming Mouse
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005M2KSLC/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Hardware/Materials​

Mountain Mods Modular Removable Motherboard Tray
http://www.mountainmods.com/mountain-mods-modular-removable-motherboard-tray-p-56.html

LEXAN 24 in. x 18 in. Polycarbonate Sheet (Plastic )
http://www.homedepot.com/p/LEXAN-24-in-x-18-in-Polycarbonate-Sheet-GE-07/202038064#.UZ0s0Cv704w

Rust-Oleum 7277830 Metallic Spray
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MRQCCG/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Square and Round pieces of velcro
HWS

Gorilla Glue
HWS

J.B Weld
HWS

Black and White Spray Paint (Flat)
HWS

3 G5 Enclosure (Yes I took 3 to complete this project)
Weird Stuff (PC salvage wharehouse)

G5 Gutted out Power Supply
Weird Stuff

Watercooling Parts
I will not be giving links to these parts but I purchased them all at Performance PC and Primochill​

2 Magicool 240 G2 X-Flow Slim Radiators

1 Magicool Pro Slim Profile 1X120mm Radiator

2 EK-FC770 GTX GW Waterblocks

1 EK-FC780 GTX Ti Backplate Black Fits GTX 770

EK-DDC XRES 100 CSQ Acetal & Ek-Res X3 250 Tube (204mm)

SWIFTECH MCP350 12 VDC DDC Pump

12 White PrimoChill Rigid Ghost Compression 3/8in ID x 1/2in OD Fittings

8 Pack Primochill 1/2IN Rigid PETG Tubing

2 Liters Mayhems Pastel White Coolant

Picture Time!!​

I used JB weld to make the mesh. I put painters tape on the inside of the case until the JB weld was hard then removed it. I took me three tries to finish it completely. I also used a piece of the mesh to match up where the holes go. Drilling the Holes was easy, its the sanding that gets to you. When you mess up it's really frustrating and at times I wanted to smash it!! but patience my friend patience. I also used a dremel tool to grind down every single point near the edge so the drill would only drill through the JB weld. If you drill half through the metal and jb weld the drill bit will slide causing death and destruction.​

A couple pictures primed and ready for finishing paint job. A little side note: I recommend not using primer. I had all kinds of issues getting the final paint to coat well. The purpose of the white was to make the final color be lighter.​

I used a front panel from another G5 to essentially make the back panel. I cut above the cd slot and a straight cut above the power port on the right case in the picture.​

This is the Final result. I had to drill holes in order to get the side panel/handles to fit with the g5 hardware screws.​

I again used painters tape to tape off to make this strip that goes across to secure both pieces. The reason I didn't drill holes because the pattern did not match up. I used tape on the backside of the case then applied JB weld. Then it was off to the races sanding and reapplying until the finished result.


Finished Build Pictures​

Thanks for looking at my build and I hoped you enjoyed!! I have a couple things I need to finish on the build before I can call it complete.
1. The random wire hanging in the back is a lighting strip. I want to buy the Nzxt hue + but it’s sold out everywhere if someone knows where they are in stock that would be cool.
2. I want to upgrade to a M.2 SSD in the future
3. I am going to buy a Grey Glass side panel and replace the current glass but they are pricy to buy online.

Extra Photos!​

 

[voidfahrenheit]

nice build bro!!! like the black and white system... even your desk is nice with the cable management. i like the mouse and keyboard color also... where is your original side panel? i suggest using it and cut the middle to make window... like what I did... but still needs to put the acrylic...

i will be following Laser Hive's instruction...he helped me.

 

[neilhart]

Rickyreall84 thank you for sharing.

You have created a masterpiece. The system integration, attention to detail, and craftsmanship are all outstanding.

It is an understatement to say that I am pleased with this project. Wow!


Good modding,
neil

 

[psyolent]

That is fabulous work and VERY inspiring. So very well done there mate, top job.

You'll have to excuse me while I go and get a room and a towel

 

[rickyreall84]

nice build bro!!! like the black and white system... even your desk is nice with the cable management. i like the mouse and keyboard color also... where is your original side panel? i suggest using it and cut the middle to make window... like what I did... but still needs to put the acrylic...

I have three original side panels hanging out together in my garage... I did think about it for sometime to make a side panel window but my build has no latch system anymore. The removal of the bar going across was one of my goals. I plan on purchasing a grey glass panel that will act as the side panel. I will post pictures when I order it . Plus I hated cutting into think metal like the side panel its a nightmare with my current tools.

http://www.dullesglassandmirror.com/grey-glass.aspx

 

[rickyreall84]

Rickyreall84 thank you for sharing.

You have created a masterpiece. The system integration, attention to detail, and craftsmanship are all outstanding.

It is an understatement to say that I am pleased with this project. Wow!


Good modding,
neil

You helped make this build possible neil. You probably don't remember but you gave me tips back when with the cutting and paint from your mini g5 build. Your an inspiration to everyone on this thread and thank you for the compliments . I still have a lot of work to do with the build and will keep everyone up to date.

 

[rickyreall84]

You'll have to excuse me while I go and get a room and a towel

Try sitting next to it all the time No for real thanks for the compliments!

 

[Apevia21]

Wow! your build looks fantastic! I am a huge fan of the black and white look. I have the MSI Z97S krait edition as well, with all black and white components to match. I have attempted to mod apple's cases in the past, but it turns out I'm not so good at it haha. So I opted to put mine in a white NZXT Phantom. But man does yours looks good! Thanks for sharing!

 

[voidfahrenheit]

I have three original side panels hanging out together in my garage... I did think about it for sometime to make a side panel window but my build has no latch system anymore. The removal of the bar going across was one of my goals. I plan on purchasing a grey glass panel that will act as the side panel. I will post pictures when I order it . Plus I hated cutting into think metal like the side panel its a nightmare with my current tools.

http://www.dullesglassandmirror.com/grey-glass.aspx

my build doesn't have latch system anymore. and the side panel still sticks/attached to the body without worries. i didn't have the latch system since my first mod. and i don't even have problem transporting it or carrying it.


sorry for posting my own image on your thread just to show you. that's the back panel without the latch mechanism. i believe the bar where the latch system locks inside makes the side panel hold its place even without the latch system.

by the way the grey glass looks great you don't have that bar for the latch system anymore so maybe the original panel will not hold anymore like what mine can do? can you verify this to me? as I also thought of removing the bar... since it can still hold the main body of the G5 without worries on your build, I guess I can remove mine too once I do maintenance for the system... as I have a psu shroud and the bar is blocking the view of the shroud XD

note: regarding the cutting of thick metal like the side panel? it was really a nightmare. my hands and body was in pain for 1 week. XD

 

[rickyreall84]

by the way the grey glass looks great you don't have that bar for the latch system anymore so maybe the original panel will not hold anymore like what mine can do? can you verify this to me? as I also thought of removing the bar... since it can still hold the main body of the G5 without worries on your build, I guess I can remove mine too once I do maintenance for the system... as I have a psu shroud and the bar is blocking the view of the shroud XD

Maybe I will try the side panel lol you might have convinced me. I did try putting it on and the two nubins that go into the holes I think will hold but not securely like super secure but it wont randomly fall or anything. An Idea I was thinking about was using earth magnets on the nubins and out back of the holes on the case to keep the side panel on. Did you use glass or plastic for the window? Also, what adhesive did u use to secure it. I would think silicon? Wait does you panel have a anything like glass or plastic?