G5 PowerMac without the Apple, watercooled ofc.

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03-08-2009, 12:31 PM
s0lid

G5 PowerMac without the Apple, watercooled ofc.

Well i've had that case for about 6 days and yeees i'm goin to put there some PC goods :D

But now there's new twist, the watercooling!

The HW:
AMD X2 7750
Asus M3A78-CM
4GB DDR2
Sapphire HD4830
Nexus NX5000
+Dvd drive and 160GB hdd, lan rig why i'd need bigger?

Watercooling:
Rad: Hardware Labs Black ICE Radiator GT Xtreme M184
Pump: MCP335, from my main rig, going to retire watercooling from there.
Cpu Block: XCC CU block, man these are old but works like charm on X2 cpu.
Gpu Block: Swiftech MCW60.
Watertank: No idea yet, anyhow will be hidden under psu plate.

Mods:
White sleeving on the psus and other cables.
Custom made pcb for frontpanels cabling.

Pics:

I know she's little dirty in this old pic, will take new tomorrow...
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/q...c/DSC_0303.jpg

The battle plan.
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/q...c/DSC_0296.jpg

So empty...
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024

Cable for psu, tho not goin to be used since i'm not going to use psus orig covers.
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024
03-08-2009, 05:14 PM
Jhors2

This will be an interesting one to watch for sure.
03-08-2009, 06:36 PM
twwen2

Excellent, a G5 project. I've had one sitting in my room for a few months now, just waiting to be cut to pieces.;)

I'll be watching this one!
03-08-2009, 07:08 PM
Angmaar

That's a pretty cool idea. Where did you get the G5 case from?
03-08-2009, 10:47 PM
s0lid

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotwaxisbad

That's a pretty cool idea. Where did you get the G5 case from?

Found this from mato78's forums :)

Arr just noticed than i've to remove vga and dvi connectors from motherboard, not enought clearance between mobo and backpanel connector board :F
E: Here's the main reason for removing the dvi and vga connectors:

http://www.lavrans.net/temp/G5-2/7.jpg
No free space there... Pic by: pirloui from insanelymac.
03-09-2009, 09:33 AM
s0lid

Well heres little updates:

Little bit cleaner:
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024

Nicee, look what post brought me, Fine piece of G5 mainboard :)
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024

Need to chop this a bit smalle :p:
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024

One of the greatest details in powermac case :)
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024
03-11-2009, 12:23 PM
s0lid

This is what you all have been waiting... Updates!

Well i eventually decided to use Nexus NX-5000, great psu btw!
Tho need to cut and remove some of those cables, must leave atleast 2 molex, 24pin atx connector, 8pin esp connector and 2 pci-es. And yea sleeve all of those =)
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024

http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024

Yes there is enought clearance for psu/pump rooms cover.
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024

The stand offs for cover, it were pretty interesting than G5s orig psus mounting holes are at same spot at 2 with normal psus 2 mounting holes :)
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024

1mm plate of aluminium which will become cover for power room.
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024

Ready for soldering rampage =)
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024

Awesome or pure awesomeness?
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024
03-12-2009, 04:29 AM
s0lid

No comments :(?

Oh well, today i drawed pcb for that frontpanels cable which includes Pwr button, pwr led, 3.5mm headphone jack,USB and FW.

Size is ~2x4cms :D

http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00452/3784420.jpg

Lets see tommorrow is it possible to machine that PCB :yepp:
03-12-2009, 04:39 AM
Jhors2

This is brilliant, post some pics of that too. I love how well this is going to be integrated and utilize the original chasis really well.
03-12-2009, 09:26 AM
s0lid

Just quess what happens next:
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024

More pix later.

E: Time: 19:33

http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024
One down, lots to go...
03-12-2009, 09:52 AM
Jhors2

Ack thats going to be time consuming to do by hand, keep the pics coming!
03-12-2009, 09:55 AM
ownage

Subscribed. :D
03-12-2009, 10:08 AM
s0lid

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhors2

Ack thats going to be time consuming to do by hand, keep the pics coming!

Yea it's 3 to 5mins per every fastener.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ownage

Subscribed. :D

Neat a fan :D

Well, 5 down about 13 to go.
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024

I'll cut couple more today and rest tomorrow :)
03-12-2009, 10:27 AM
pcaddict

We need MOARR!!!! ಠ_ಠ
03-12-2009, 12:01 PM
s0lid

7 down, 11left If i've counted them correctly, but i won't cut em before tomorrow :yepp:

Btw i'm gonna recycle those old stand offs for the new mobo, Araldite rapid should do the trick juuust fine :D

http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024
03-12-2009, 12:15 PM
Lunchbox21984

subbed, i really like the clean look the G5 case has. wish i wasnt laid off from work, i would buy one and modded it too. keep up the good work.
03-13-2009, 12:09 PM
s0lid

Hehe damn it, Every useless stand offs removed and i were able to take only one pic, since the battery died after that :D

http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...size=1280x1024

Btw i weren't even able to try machining that pcb, there were some maintance work going with cnc :(
03-13-2009, 01:02 PM
SiGfever

Looking good, keep the pics coming. :clap:
03-13-2009, 02:13 PM
exemay

wow, this looks awesome, i love builds like this....partially cause ive never seen it been done before....cant wait to see how it turns out and where everything is going to fit in......best of luck!!
03-13-2009, 04:09 PM
shazza

Definitely following this one. Looks good so far, although it is sad to see another Mac go down the drain :).
03-14-2009, 02:55 AM
s0lid

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Definitely following this one. Looks good so far, although it is sad to see another Mac go down the drain :).

Well that cases macs logic board were busted so don't know is it really gone down the drain :p:

Blah, my imagehosts admin did some changes to img size system so i've to fix all the pics now :f
E: Done
03-14-2009, 04:07 AM
generics_user

great work

finally someone who doesn't cut out the back and ruins the looks of the case:clap:

best looking pc case ever :up:
03-14-2009, 04:24 AM
TheGanG

I have same project :) But hell hard to fit a regular mobo in it. Good work, subscribed...
03-14-2009, 04:45 AM
s0lid

Some soldering job done :)
http://s0lid.bx.fi/kuva/powermac/DSC...ize=12800x1024

Next: the ethernet connector then some hotglue on the soldered wires.
03-14-2009, 05:06 AM
shazza

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0lid

Well that cases macs logic board were busted so don't know is it really gone down the drain :p:
E: Done

I know ... you're rescuing it. I just have a soft spot for the G5. Had one I passed on to my brother when I got more serious about gaming. For everything else, it was a very elegant machine.

You are really doing a great job - probably almost as difficult as building a case from scratch, given all the detail you are putting in to get it right.

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