Powermac G5 hackintosh

[Kilmer02]

I've recently been browsing the web and came along a ATX PC inside of a Powermac G5 case and I've decided that I want to try it! So this will be the build log for it! I have already started stripping it out of all the parts, and i'll post pictures daily/semi daily. When I get home i'll upload the first few! Note: this will be a long project so i'll try not to let it run stale. My overall plan is to strip it bare, figure out how im going to put my PSU inside of it, Modify the whole back side of the case to allow for a mountain mods ATX motherboard tray in so that an ATX I/O will fit, and then my dad is gonna get it powder coated black, but i'm only going to have certain parts coated. I haven't decided if i'm going to go for the 2x80 mm exhaust or the 1x120mm exhaust. Its going to be a tough decision but i'll make it tonight at home. P.S. This thing is a pain to disassemble! It has taken 2 hours so far and i've only gotten maybe 2/3 of the way done.

BIG UPDATE 2/17/13

I'm glad to announce that I have been sponsored by MountainMods!

They have generously sponsored me and are giving me a great deal on the motherboard tray! I will give you guys an in-depth look at the motherboard tray as soon as it arrives!

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UPDATE 2/9/13

Case without the side panel on

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THE HUGE HEATSINK FOR SAID PROCESSOR. (seriously theres 2 of these processors and these heatsinks weight at least 2.5 lbs.. its redic

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Better angle on case without panel on

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Old gfx card that was inside of computer when I bought it I have no idea what it is, other then it being nvidia

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Case with clear plastic on, I might keep that in the final build.

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Processor with the huge heatsink next to it

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Case with side panel on (partially on, didnt put it all the way on)

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Picture of the 2 processors (those 2 little silver things are them, and now you know why I call those heatsinks huge and overkill)

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PSU that was inside of the computer when I bought it... scary little thing isnt it?

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closer look at processor..what are those things around it? I havent been able to figure out

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closer look at board with processor on it. thats an additional heatsink on top of the huge one that comes with it.

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PSU casing... the psu was seated inside of there..not sure if i will re-use or not.

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Back of the case (will be getting torn apart carefully ;P)

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Front of the case (will most likely stay exactly the same)

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random assorted parts from inside of the case

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bottom of the cpu board with heatsink soldered on

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UPDATE 2/24/13

My package from Mountain Mods has arrived, here are some pictures of them, In depth review to come later on.

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http://postimage.org/image/96tbwjed3/'>http://www.mountainmods.com/mountain-mods-modular-removable-motherboard-tray-p-56.html'>Alright, First off I'd like to say that the packaging of the tray was literally superb. There was plastic wrap everywhere that it could be, protecting the tray. They even included some free packing peanuts!

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These are the screws, not much to say here except they feel really solid.

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http://postimage.org/image/xd8klepvb/'>http://www.mountainmods.com/mountain-mods-modular-removable-motherboard-tray-p-56.html'>This is the look of the box when it arrived. I must say, when I picked up the box itself, I was amazed by how light it was. I thought that they might have forgotten to put the tray in.

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These are the pci bracket holder covers. They came with a very nice brushed aluminum finish.

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This is the back bracket of the tray, where the fans will be exhausting. It too comes in a beautiful brushed aluminum finish.

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This is the panel that goes with the exhaust bracket on the back of the case. Again very beautiful brushed aluminum finish.

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[Whaler_99]

Good luck on this - I would go for the 120mm rear if possible versus the two 80mm. Overall better performance and a lot quieter...

[Samdb]

I've been looking to do this myself, I'm very interested in the outcome!

[Kilmer02]

Update 2/9/13

-added new pictures

-will be MS Painting a general design scheme for it

-undecided on HDD cages and CD drives (stay or go)

-undecided on keeping PSU housing or not

-Still in the process of removing parts. This is bloody hard, its taken 3 hours and I still havent gotten mobo out.. it sucks.

[Whaler_99]

Good progress...

[Kilmer02]

Update 2/10/13

Got the motherboard out!

video card makes a good coaster for coffee

The motherboard, that metal bit is going to come off, but im going to hang the board on my wall, Like a true nerd. But this board is absolutely HUGE

Decided on going with the 120mm exhaust, waiting on something else which I can't say in order to move forward with the mod! Stay tuned!

[Baxterz]

Great progress so far. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[Night]

YUS! Ive always thought itd be cool to have a computer that looks like a Mac but its not.

[hiyayhi]

Update 2/10/13

Got the motherboard out!

video card makes a good coaster for coffee

The motherboard, that metal bit is going to come off, but im going to hang the board on my wall, Like a true nerd. But this board is absolutely HUGE

Decided on going with the 120mm exhaust, waiting on something else which I can't say in order to move forward with the mod! Stay tuned!

taking a leaf out of Logans book I see?

[Kilmer02]

Update 2/10/13

Got the motherboard out!

video card makes a good coaster for coffee

The motherboard, that metal bit is going to come off, but im going to hang the board on my wall, Like a true nerd. But this board is absolutely HUGE

Decided on going with the 120mm exhaust, waiting on something else which I can't say in order to move forward with the mod! Stay tuned!

Well yes, but I got creativity points from my girlfriend for it! She doesn't know I didn't actually think of doing that!

[Kilmer02]

Big update/announcement to come today, working on it! ;)

[oferguson]

looking great.cant wait to see the finished thing!

[Kilmer02]

BIG UPDATE 2/17/13

I'm glad to announce that I have been sponsored by MountainMods!

They have generously sponsored me and are giving me a great deal on the motherboard tray! I will give you guys an in-depth look at the motherboard

[oferguson]

Is it just the motherboard tray your powder coating, or parts of the case? Cos i would say don't paint any external parts of the case

[Kilmer02]

Updated because of package delivery. Check out the new pictures at the bottom and and an in depth review of the parts will come soon

[Kilmer02]

Updated with descriptions of items from mountain mods. Building the tray now.