The Anti-Mac

[JoshMS]

This is al older build of mine, apologies if this is frown upon. But I was inspired to post by the recent LTT video.

 

This is a Mac G5 case that i tried to make as opposite of a G5 as possible.

Flat black powder coat, water-jet cut Windows logo with colored plexi.

 

My build did not retain the factory power cable input, but I installed a similar stlye one of my own up top. I did, however, retain the side panel latch, optical drive.

 

i used a motherboard tray from MountainMods. Some angle aluminum to mount a 240 radiator up front.

 

Apologies, I don't recall the original specs, this was built back in 2011 (the year also explains the complete lack of cable management). I've had 3 builds in it over the years, but it's time to let go. I'm about to build my brother his first gaming rig to celebrate his new house. And since he's a musician/creative type person who likes his mac books, it seems fitting to pass this case on to him.

I'll make sure to add to this post with the updated  pics from that build. It should be way more clean on account of what I've learned over the years, in addition to not being water cooled.

 

 

Full image gallery here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/z3kPPXJ7yHAyGVTy1

[Guiltyxz]

Bro thats amazing, always wanted a G5/old Mac Pro case for my PC.

 

[Zando_]

5 minutes ago, JoshMS said:

i used a motherboard tray from MountainMods. Some angle aluminum to mount a 240 radiator up front.

(I have an HPTX one and XL-ATX one for my EVGA mobos, I mount them to plywood for test benches that don't cost $250)

Also daaaaamn that's clean, and the windows logo is a noice touch  Someone needs to make a Linux box with a penguin cut out of the side now so the trinity can be complete. 

[JoshMS]

Got this bad buy re-built and upgraded. Parts donated by a friend to get my brother a gaming computer to celebrate his new house. Older gear, but more than enough for the games he'll be playing(CSGO, Overwatch)

 

i7-4770, 16gb ddr3, z87 mobo, two gtx760's in SLI.

 

Modern hardware and no water cooling resulted in a much cleaner build than previous photos 

 

 

[SkilledRebuilds]

Slick Rig, 4770 is still quite good for a better GPU so if he ever needs more GPU grunt, it'll manage that too within reason (GTX1070/1660Ti) equivalent or GTX1080/2060.

Or whatever the Used market holds

[JoshMS]

I didn't get any great pics, but computer has been setup and my bro is a happy camper.

[Quiquon]

Wow nice G5 case conversion, I like that purple glowing!

Please check my G5 case