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Modding Mac Pro G5 Case worth it?

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So I can get a Mac Pro G5 case for dirt cheap ($20) and was thinking of modding it to fit my current build. Is it worth modding the case to fit a standard ATX motherboard and such? I like the design of the case so that's why I thought about modding it. Also, what would I need to mod this case? Keep in mind I live in Canada so any parts that I need has to be able to be sent to Canada.

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You bought a mac, why do you care about price?

I think he means only the case...

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Cooler : Hyper 212X

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The case for $20?

 

I think he means only the case...

OHHHHHHH, my bad,  my brain skipped over it.

Happy to help with any tech problems. Windows 10 installing guide here.
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So I can get a Mac Pro G5 case for dirt cheap ($20) and was thinking of modding it to fit my current build. Is it worth modding the case to fit a standard ATX motherboard and such? I like the design of the case so that's why I thought about modding it. Also, what would I need to mod this case? Keep in mind I live in Canada so any parts that I need has to be able to be sent to Canada.

About modding the case, go for it... The case is nice...

Processor : i7-6700k (stock speed)

Cooler : Hyper 212X

Motherboard: MSI Krait Gaming Z170

RAM : 4x4gb LPX Memory

Boot Device : Samsung 860 EVO

GPU : ZOTAC 1070 Extreme

PSU :Antec HCG-620M

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I would be buying a Mac Pro G5 case, never said anything about buying a Mac.

Yeah, sorry about that, my brain skipped over it.

Happy to help with any tech problems. Windows 10 installing guide here.
----i5 4570s----gigabyte z97x-sli----8gb ddr3----gigabyte g1 gaming 960----HAF 912----120gb ssd----1tb hdd----500w evga----

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So I can get a Mac Pro G5 case for dirt cheap ($20) and was thinking of modding it to fit my current build. Is it worth modding the case to fit a standard ATX motherboard and such? I like the design of the case so that's why I thought about modding it. Also, what would I need to mod this case? Keep in mind I live in Canada so any parts that I need has to be able to be sent to Canada.

 

I would look first look at acquiring a proper back plane and rear I/O plate first and tools to cut into the case itself, I would suggest a Dremel/Rotary tool for most of it.

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