- Joined
- Oct 4, 2012
- Messages
- 43
- Motherboard
- GA-Z77-DS3H
- CPU
- i3-3225
- Graphics
- GT 740
- Classic Mac
- Mobile Phone
*The Beginners Journey Into A G5 Case Mod*
Components
Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H Motherboard
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007R21JWC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20
Intel® Core i3-3225 Processor
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093H8H8I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20
Corsair XMS3 1600MHz DDR3 4GB Kit (1x4GB)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZDJ42O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20
Corsair Builder Series 430W Power Supply
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W2T2TM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20
MassCool 80mm Rear Case Fan (2x)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150007
Already Owned
G5 PowerPC Case
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...g5+case&_frs=1
Mountain Mods: G5 To ATX Conversion Mobo Plate
http://www.mountainmods.com/mountain-mods-modular-removable-motherboard-tray-p-56.html
Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 500GB Hard Drive (2x)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TLIEHC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20
Comments
I'm fully capable, however, this is my first custom computer build of any kind. I figured that I have the G5 case with a crapped out mobo so why not? I'm setting up Mountain Lion 10.8.2
1. I read everything on this link, a lot. Best resource period: http://legacy.tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?t=41145
2. Studied the CustoMac guide to pick my parts: http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/search/label/CustoMac
3. Read through the posts continuously to finalize my preparation
The GA-Z77-DS3H is on bios version F8 and it's a rev1.1 (not the desired rev1.0), so I know I'll have ethernet issues after setting up fml. Anyways, I configured my mobo bios settings and loaded via iBoot following instructions from three sources, not just one.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/61-unibeast-install-os-x-mountain-lion-any-supported-intel-based-pc.html
http://lifehacker.com/5841604/the-always-up+to+date-guide-to-building-a-hackintosh
^I used the links above as well as posts from other users who have the same mobo.
Unibeast 1.5.3 is very specific. You can't really borrow any 10.8.0 disk off of a friend or something. You have to purchase the appstore retail version of 10.8.2. Then when it installs itself on your computer, Unibeast is a go to launch and setup your thumb drive!
Multibeast 5.1.3 was the painful part. I recommend starting with the User DHST option, only 1 audio option and 1 network/ethernet option. Once you jump the hurdles and have a self booting HDD, back it up and continue tampering. Btw, I utilized the awesome "Chat" feature here on tonymacx86.com which kept my head above water for general questions, its under the "Resources" tab above. The chat room feature now closed due to resource hogging (tonymacx86).
My HDD boots ML on its own, Sleeps/Wakes'Shutsdown perfectly, the performance is clean, audio works, resolution is nice, but no ethernet/internet period ethernet is working fine now with native access to iCloud and Appstore.
Getting your ethernet to work on the DS3H is as simple as reading this post:http://www.tonymacx86.com/network/7...7-z77-ds3h-rev1-1-not-onboard.html#post498125.
G5 front panel power button and led works flawlessly, very important feature!. However, the front panel headphones and usb input are having issues. Not a big deal since I never use them (until my perfectionist side gets irritated lol).
Now onto the actual G5 Case itself..... A picture is worth a 1k words.
-Gutted
-Mountain Mod conversion plate out of box
-Seated relatively low so I wont need to cut into the top shelf where the HDD's are going
-Note the power supply square which will be cut beneath the case's release latch
.....MORE TO COME.....
**UPDATE**
...MORE HAS COME....
Stephan.st was right on post #4 below, but I managed with the fan install
Drill into the holes so the screws fit easier. Easy fix
Used Epoxy for metal surfaces to attach mobo backplate inside
Closeup
Labeled G5 front panel cable
This was the FW Ground that needed to be dual split according to Figure 2 below
Finished product: Post#18, thanks eelhead http://www.tonymacx86.com/case-mods/77208-g5-front-panel-quick-guide.html
Pre-Layout
Rear, still needs psu chassis
Final setup, nothing fancy
Wires out of the way
Works better than what was previously in the G5 case
More...
Figure 1: G5 Front Panel Connector
Figure 2: No Firewire on mobo
Components
Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H Motherboard
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007R21JWC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20
Intel® Core i3-3225 Processor
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093H8H8I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20
Corsair XMS3 1600MHz DDR3 4GB Kit (1x4GB)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZDJ42O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20
Corsair Builder Series 430W Power Supply
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W2T2TM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20
MassCool 80mm Rear Case Fan (2x)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150007
Already Owned
G5 PowerPC Case
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...g5+case&_frs=1
Mountain Mods: G5 To ATX Conversion Mobo Plate
http://www.mountainmods.com/mountain-mods-modular-removable-motherboard-tray-p-56.html
Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 500GB Hard Drive (2x)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TLIEHC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20
Comments
I'm fully capable, however, this is my first custom computer build of any kind. I figured that I have the G5 case with a crapped out mobo so why not? I'm setting up Mountain Lion 10.8.2
1. I read everything on this link, a lot. Best resource period: http://legacy.tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?t=41145
2. Studied the CustoMac guide to pick my parts: http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/search/label/CustoMac
3. Read through the posts continuously to finalize my preparation
The GA-Z77-DS3H is on bios version F8 and it's a rev1.1 (not the desired rev1.0), so I know I'll have ethernet issues after setting up fml. Anyways, I configured my mobo bios settings and loaded via iBoot following instructions from three sources, not just one.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/61-unibeast-install-os-x-mountain-lion-any-supported-intel-based-pc.html
http://lifehacker.com/5841604/the-always-up+to+date-guide-to-building-a-hackintosh
^I used the links above as well as posts from other users who have the same mobo.
Unibeast 1.5.3 is very specific. You can't really borrow any 10.8.0 disk off of a friend or something. You have to purchase the appstore retail version of 10.8.2. Then when it installs itself on your computer, Unibeast is a go to launch and setup your thumb drive!
Multibeast 5.1.3 was the painful part. I recommend starting with the User DHST option, only 1 audio option and 1 network/ethernet option. Once you jump the hurdles and have a self booting HDD, back it up and continue tampering. Btw, I utilized the awesome "Chat" feature here on tonymacx86.com which kept my head above water for general questions, its under the "Resources" tab above. The chat room feature now closed due to resource hogging (tonymacx86).
My HDD boots ML on its own, Sleeps/Wakes'Shutsdown perfectly, the performance is clean, audio works, resolution is nice, but no ethernet/internet period ethernet is working fine now with native access to iCloud and Appstore.
Getting your ethernet to work on the DS3H is as simple as reading this post:http://www.tonymacx86.com/network/7...7-z77-ds3h-rev1-1-not-onboard.html#post498125.
G5 front panel power button and led works flawlessly, very important feature!. However, the front panel headphones and usb input are having issues. Not a big deal since I never use them (until my perfectionist side gets irritated lol).
Now onto the actual G5 Case itself..... A picture is worth a 1k words.
-Gutted
-Mountain Mod conversion plate out of box
-Seated relatively low so I wont need to cut into the top shelf where the HDD's are going
-Note the power supply square which will be cut beneath the case's release latch
.....MORE TO COME.....
**UPDATE**
...MORE HAS COME....
Stephan.st was right on post #4 below, but I managed with the fan install
Drill into the holes so the screws fit easier. Easy fix
Used Epoxy for metal surfaces to attach mobo backplate inside
Closeup
Labeled G5 front panel cable
This was the FW Ground that needed to be dual split according to Figure 2 below
Finished product: Post#18, thanks eelhead http://www.tonymacx86.com/case-mods/77208-g5-front-panel-quick-guide.html
Pre-Layout
Rear, still needs psu chassis
Final setup, nothing fancy
Wires out of the way
Works better than what was previously in the G5 case
More...
Figure 1: G5 Front Panel Connector
Figure 2: No Firewire on mobo