Dec 27
Powermac G5 Case Mod
Hey all, Instead of hogging PR3DATOR8'S Blog, I thought I would post my own pics of the Powermac G5 Case mod I have been working on VERY occasionally since around July 2009.I apologise I do not have any before pics, I didn't consider journaling the build at the time.
With the Powermac G5 cases you can keep the original back panel by using a micro-atx motherboard, however I felt that was somewhat of a waste, and seeing as I didn’t mind having an ugly back panel in exchange for ultimate compatibiilty and easy access to ports. What I did was buy a cheap $20 ATX computer case, cut it up and put it inside the Powermac case. I then cut as little as possible out of the back of the Powermac case to accomodate the new shape. I think I did a pretty good job considering my total lack of metal working skills. I have not done anything since, and my next steps will be to actually buy a motherboard and a power supply so I can start to get things on track one piece at a time.
This morning I picked up an Antec TruPower 750w Power Supply from MSY for $159, the idiot behind the counter couldn't find the 550w on the shelf, so gave me the 750w with a $20 discount.
I disassembled the power supply, and with some help from Dad cos it required 4 hands, we drilled and bolted the power supply casing to the case, using rubber washers for extra safety. I then re-assembled the power supply (with great difficulty) and as you can see it is now sitting nicely in the front of the case. Im now thinking of more permanent ideas for the power cord, instead of it just going through a hole in the back. As well I would like to relocate the power switch for the power supply, perhaps to the bottom of the case, near to the front.
