mac pro tower?

[Mabyboi]

Im really debating about getting my hands on a Mac pro tower case and building my computer inside of it, i dont know why i want to but i think it would look just amazing... i currently have a tj-07....

Does anyone know where i can get a mac pro tower? just the case...

preferibly one of the revised versions that looks like:

[zalbard]

Ebay.
But keep in mind you'll have a loooooot of work to do in order for it to fit your pc inside properly.

[trueg50]

It does take some work, but it is really beautiful, and can fit an E-ATX mobo if needed!

Here is my Mod. My only regret is not mounting the PSU in the top of the case; which would have given me enough room to mount an E-ATX mobo, and tall coolers.

Just a heads up, you will most likely be wanting a G5 case rather then a Mac Pro, due to is very open interior, and low price.

[s0lid]

I built one matx rig inside of a G5 powermac case, fun little project
But i warn ye, those pro mac cases costs a lot.

Buy now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-Mac-Pro-En...item4ced7772e6

Bid:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-Mac-Pro-Ca...item19b9f9c294

[Mabyboi]

Ebay.
But keep in mind you'll have a loooooot of work to do in order for it to fit your pc inside properly.

oh i know, and im prepared, would be a sweet worklog

It does take some work, but it is really beautiful, and can fit an E-ATX mobo if needed!

Here is my Mod. My only regret is not mounting the PSU in the top of the case; which would have given me enough room to mount an E-ATX mobo, and tall coolers.

Just a heads up, you will most likely be wanting a G5 case rather then a Mac Pro, due to is very open interior, and low price.

Very nicely done with your unit, looks great. i do see that the g5 sells for a bit less but my thing is that i love looking inside my case so i would need those plastic parts from the mac pro tower like the one in my pic, i thrive on the inside look of my pc ... i would probably install a side window aswell XD

I built one matx rig inside of a G5 powermac case, fun little project
But i warn ye, those pro mac cases costs a lot.

Buy now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-Mac-Pro-En...item4ced7772e6

Bid:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-Mac-Pro-Ca...item19b9f9c294

if i could, i would... but those are in california, im canadian and it would cost an arm and a leg to get that here. thanks though!

[lkiller123]

Yeah, the case looks seriously sweet. The fan duct is the candy IMO.

[Mabyboi]

Yeah, the case looks seriously sweet. The fan duct is the candy IMO.

picture a 2x120mm rad there, with only the fan holes cut out, with the enermax appolish fans, white... glowing through the front panel. its what i want

[lkiller123]

Yup, but the sad thing is that it would only fit mATX boards without MUCH modding.

[Mabyboi]

Yup, but the sad thing is that it would only fit mATX boards without MUCH modding.

im prepared for some modding, id hate to lose my bloodrage... ill work it out XD

[lkiller123]

Yes, that will look very nice. Remember to get those OEM Mac Pro PSUs also, or else there will be a black chunk out of all those stuff.

[Mabyboi]

Yes, that will look very nice. Remember to get those OEM Mac Pro PSUs also, or else there will be a black chunk out of all those stuff.

.... whats this??

[trueg50]

Very nicely done with your unit, looks great. i do see that the g5 sells for a bit less but my thing is that i love looking inside my case so i would need those plastic parts from the mac pro tower like the one in my pic, i thrive on the inside look of my pc ... i would probably install a side window aswell XD

Which plastic parts are these?

For a G5, you can pull the HDD mounts on the top and throw the PSU up there. I didn't because I couldn't get the metal divider out; but now I found out it is possible to easily remove it.

To get mine I put out on Craigslist an ad for $60 for dead PowerMac G5's; it took a week, but it was only a 5 minute drive! Also, you could go to your nearest Mac retailer and ask if they have any they are tossing out. My local one just has the cases recycled (the ones that aren't under warranty that is).

[Mabyboi]

Which plastic parts are these?

For a G5, you can pull the HDD mounts on the top and throw the PSU up there. I didn't because I couldn't get the metal divider out; but now I found out it is possible to easily remove it.

To get mine I put out on Craigslist an ad for $60 for dead PowerMac G5's; it took a week, but it was only a 5 minute drive! Also, you could go to your nearest Mac retailer and ask if they have any they are tossing out. My local one just has the cases recycled (the ones that aren't under warranty that is).

very interesting... im heading down to an apple store this week too... i just really want the one that i posted in my original post, thats the look im going for

here you can see the difference between the mac pro and the g5...

pro:


g5:


My appologies if the pictures are too big, the first one is the one that im looking for (the pro)

[Mabyboi]

so anyways, back on schedule... where to get one of these bad boys...

[DragoonXX]

check to see if a local college/uni just finished an upgrade cycle on a mac lab?
I know our college just finished doing an upgrade cycle on one or two of the comp labs...and are selling off the old PCs (smellie 3GHz boxes AFAIK) for like 50 bucks

[Ch3ck5um]

Looking forward to seeing your build

[Mabyboi]

check to see if a local college/uni just finished an upgrade cycle on a mac lab?
I know our college just finished doing an upgrade cycle on one or two of the comp labs...and are selling off the old PCs (smellie 3GHz boxes AFAIK) for like 50 bucks

yeah im gonna start checking all my local mac stores too XD

[Mabyboi]

okay so i found a website that sells them too: http://www.dvwarehouse.com/Apple-Cas...W-p-35381.html but i cant tell which one this is.... the model number is: 922-8000, but there isnt any interior shots of the case... anyone know anything?

[Ch3ck5um]

Its a Mac Pro case (intel)

[s0lid]

Yep, Mac Pro. Just one you're looking for

229$, daum. But it's totally worth it =P

[trivodka]

for the price you should get the 4 hard drive cages and dvd cage but for the results you want from your build you would be beter of with a dead Mac Pro with everything in it so the best bet would be to try and find one from some local mac forum or something maby without memory prosessors and hard drives but with the all other internals...

link for more info and ready made builds
http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showforum=46

[Mabyboi]

Yep, Mac Pro. Just one you're looking for

229$, daum. But it's totally worth it =P

then again my tj-07 is like 400$ cad

[lkiller123]

But you might have a hard time fitting your WC rig in there.

[Mabyboi]

But you might have a hard time fitting your WC rig in there.

oh i know, wont be using the gtx 480 if i go there... probably a double rad... i need to get it in the first place... i may just sell off my stuff this summer and rebuild

[Ch3ck5um]

I am looking into building a PC into a mac case also but am going for the G5 powermac as it gives a lot more room.