arg-ist Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 6 of my worklogs are completed it is time to beginn with another Project. This time my case to mod is a classic. Powermac G5. One of the most popular and ,one of the most modded beauttiful case ever made. As robustness , ı can say it is a PANZER. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/743/CQZBKh.png http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/hddOUM.jpg someone showed his love like ... http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/674/4V0u0o.jpg Some prefer to use such http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/746/ctQabI.jpg Powermac G5 is one oft most modded case. but most of them, changed outlook of the case My goals for this Project were to preserve the look of the case at outside ;and fit my PC s hardware including a full ATX MB. And watercooling. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/633/sdAx0i.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/913/SLCb7n.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/NiWcVa.jpg I will to mod at two stages First the mod on the case and and convert it for an ATX (BTX) MB … Thenn as second mod this case for Watercooling… with acrylic tubing and alphacool capecora passive rads 642+142= 742 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/FPnC6k.jpg To use an ATX mainboard at this case, the back panel must be changed. İf we wannt to adapt the case to new motherboard. We must change http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/QPYq0j.jpg At the back panel, the fans must be moved off center, to make a new I/O. and a larger room for 7 slots OTHER WORKLOGS 12 Angry Men 900D Spider Web Case http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142872 Sak Sak 800D Case - completed- http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133788 MMT 900 D Case- completed- http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130728 ER36PO Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition Case -completed- http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130848 12 Angry Men 900 D Case -completed- http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130939 4Way HDD Switcher completed- http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131284 How to make a BENCH CASE from an old ATX case -completed. http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131089 JUMBO CASE -completed- http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131011 Graphic Equalizer Display completed- http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133084 TRANSFORMER CASE - completed http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132019 PLAYDOH SILVERSTONE TJ 07 with acrylic tubing and acrylic midplate http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131460 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 UPDATE 27.12.2014 There are a lot of mods, one of them is , to make a half mask as Ben Katz did. Link: http://build-its.*************.tr/2011/04/how-to-fit-your-pc-in-power-mac-g5-case.html http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/tiyOKt.jpg and mount them to thecase http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/8nxeGo.jpg Or we can use a MB tray with backpanel as gibsonc did. Link : http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/281165-powermac-g5-case-mod/ http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/746/TJrRuw.jpg And cut the case, to make a space http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/Oz3RAq.jpg And mount it http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/674/kcxDsc.jpg But I wannt to make a new back panel complett. With new fan holes , I/O and slots. I wannt to use the original fangrill as well. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/qAUTr4.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/910/vSYMgo.jpg Drawn at corel... but ı musst make nearly 3000 circles with 3mm Radius.. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/746/3yu53I.jpg And sent to water jet for cutting…. OTHER WORKLOGS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 UPDATE 29.12.2014 İnside of the original case To start, ı completely emtied out the case, including the latching mechanism that holds the front side panel on; http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/909/UMJ6GY.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/rFlKuo.png but be carefull , we must use latching mechanism. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/o7gu6N.jpg The new backpanel came from waterjet , And this the new raw plate for backpanel that came from waterjet cutting http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/633/ZAIh7r.jpg and and new backpanel bended. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/904/EmBBl3.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/K7oNEs.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/633/uQnlrV.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 UPDATE 02.01.2015 Locations were determined to be cut in the old panel http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/909/ODq6ju.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/912/P7cZKC.jpg marked places emptied with dremel. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/evOKEe.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/911/FyjXhc.jpg Bended backplate temporarily mounted to the case http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/743/wGRWpB.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 update 08.01.2015 To mount MB tray ı bonded 3 piece 10x20mm aluminum profiles with Dewcon SF plastic steell.(epoxi) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/v7TUF0.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/5VAajJ.jpg MB tray (in 2 piece) mounted with standoffs.(they must be sanded, and painted) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/YKx8Ql.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/674/nIUImj.jpg I must make a place for PSU . to mount the PSU ı made a tray . http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/633/tRr0k1.jpg And mounted psu with this tray to the case http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/qI33ik.jpg I made a duct from plexi for exhaust of PSU. R48 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/538/SnBsLU.jpg Mounted duct to PSU http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/f03RNJ.jpg And mounted the psu with exhaust duct to his place with PSU tray http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/zruzkO.jpg This photograph is with a Corsair AX1200 photographed. İt is 200 mm long. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/633/uVC5dJ.jpg Therefore , if ı have a problem with MB , then ı can use an Corsair AX860i . It is 160 mm long… 40 mm shorter, not to have a problem with MB and slots. MB tray painted alu and mounted http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/dEUcPE.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 updated 11.01.2015 Original fangril mounted (from inside) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/909/MkLY7e.jpg Backpanel with mounted grills (I must find 2.2 mm phillips self tapping screws fort he grill http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/746/dcNXPP.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/746/vEWDr6.jpg The back panel brushed with 3M Abrasive Brush http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/7gqzAh.jpg The new backpanel with I/0 slots and fan grils mounted to the case http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/909/0w9jgH.jpg the latching mechanism that holds the front side panel is mounted again. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/NushGe.jpg And the side window mounted with latching mechanism. Case with closed sidewindow http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/674/L8FdKD.jpg I must add an white vandal buton becouse the led of original Vandals is defect ,and two leds for ON/OF and HDD. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/P1jA8t.jpg Made 3 holes 3mm and 16 mm diameter. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/dTqqYR.jpg Mounted the 16mm Vandal http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/904/RYLCqx.jpg And 3mm leds http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/674/Z4eBad.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/q5DiDH.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 update 16.01.2015 The slots painted with a alu spray. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/907/IvJH69.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/538/2nmGgk.jpg Through the case... http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/633/WKAj0e.jpg The case before modding http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/zz3Bo2.jpg And the new case with new backpanel http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/CkBy42.jpg And final pictures from the new Mac G5 ATX (BTX) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/903/AdfS8R.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/538/jLU7ku.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/SvdnOl.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/Yjoua5.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/mQv5zP.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/Y1VVbO.jpg To compare.. Original Mac G5 and the new ATX compiant Mac G5- ATX http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/tCvwoC.jpg Next update is a different modified passive Watercooling, with a Cape CORA 742 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 UPDATE 23.01.2015 I want to built a watercooling system, for my modified MAC G5 ATX http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/538/jLU7ku.jpg And cool CPU+MB+Videocard. And use a PASSİVE RADIATOR.(no more fans to cool) One loop but in two parts.as 3XHF142 rad >CPU> MB> 4X HF 142 rad>EVGA 680 Classified> REZ. >POMP I want to see the case like this http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/674/oVGRiN.jpg Using a passive radiator , alphacool cape cora 7x142 mounted at rear sidewindow. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/FPnC6k.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/tXE3rq.jpg This radiators normally operate parallel .Like this http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/910/TKwIOR.jpg But ı want to use it as serial .Like this http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/VKPaKI.jpg Therfore ı must mod T-plug connectors of cape cora.. on the bottom.and block one side to to prevent fluid flow. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/907/97eEuX.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/908/5zfT1x.jpg And make special fittings (adapters) for connection on the top between cape cora and EK-CSQ ADAPTER 90 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/904/yG6QpN.jpg using 7 piece bended 16 mm OD clear acrylic pipes, to see color of fluid. 12mm acrylic pipe looks out very skinny to me… http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/910/MDVQ6e.jpg I could use 16mm OD Copper pipes too… like this…in my 800D case.. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/911/cVS2j7.jpg but ı want to edd a little color to the case… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 UPDATE 24.01.2015 but ı want to edd a little color to the case… I planned to use EK-CSQ ADAPTER 90 BLACK http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/674/1P06t0.jpg EK-HDC Fittings 16mm G1/4-black(is the best rigid fitting for 16mm acrylic) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/tHg69r.jpg and bıtspower case through hole fittings-black http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/913/su2G0j.jpg UPDATE 13.12.2014 But ı will change EK-CSQ ADAPTER 90 Black ,with Monsoon Light Port 90 Rotary Angle Adapter ¾ Black http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/hMaawl.jpg and ı will illuminate the pipes from inline with Monsoon LED Stop Fitting Black(without monsoon comp. Fitting) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/913/8zzbym.jpg to get the illuminated efect with 16mm thick acrylic pipes like this http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/538/1eOIvO.jpg At last ı would like to see my MAC G5 case like this…with fluid color in bended acrylic pipes http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/WOTXEU.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 UPDATE 26.01.2015 Finally arrived radiators. We can continue to work. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/908/aQm9CR.jpg I mounted every cooling moduls(Cape Cora 142) with self-tapping screws on two metal bars 20X5X400mm. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/w5cR2q.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/909/3Emy1P.jpg Every moduls are mounted with two self tapping screws to both metal bars http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/75rptu.jpg 45 degree beveled ends of metal bars http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/538/V2ifPc.jpg And they are complet mounted with two metal bars to the back side window http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/VVRxWb.jpg And case with mounted cape cora 742 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/wm4v2y.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/538/0VUiLd.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/6JiyWz.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/B9Mnip.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 UPDATE 29.01.2015 To mount Acrylic-tube compresssion fittings at the top of the rads , ı will to use special fittings , instead of T-plug connectors of cape cora.. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/907/97eEuX.jpg I made special fittings for connection on the top. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/904/yG6QpN.jpg Milling and drilling with lathe http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/661/mhMbRR.jpg And the fitting from brass http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/661/sA8jPb.jpg all fittings ready http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/904/NMSjKQ.jpg Fitting with mounted 3x Orings R88 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/905/riha2G.jpg mounted to Cape cora for testing R89 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/673/jEp2IZ.jpg lead soldiers are waiting to be painted http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/905/LZT9nC.jpg Painted mat black and mouted to the CAPE CORA.. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/UAb0X0.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/fT5UXb.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/QxuCEm.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hi I must choose liquid color. I plan to use as color CERULEAN BLUE . http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/901/EVOKbd.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/910/1aRJtt.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/UJpr3U.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/BfSRJy.jpg but ı cannt find CERULEAN BLUE FLUID Cann any body help me . or which color would you use with MAC G5 Case..Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 UPDATE 06.02.2015 I can not decide whether use of pastel or transparent fluids. I think this is pastel fluid. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/538/1eOIvO.jpg I wantt to achieve this in blueish green http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/901/GuVUZd.jpg With transparent fluids and dyes can ı mix and achieve Ceruluian blue http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/908/T91YaC.jpg but it not very easy to achieve cerulian with pastel fluids and dyes… I need to be patient… During the color experiments , ı mounted pump-rez combination an XSPC D5 Photon Reservoir/Pump combo http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/aAzrkV.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/538/X7sDSt.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/908/rZVS2P.jpg And made connection between bıtspower case through hole fitting and reservoir http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/673/zOJZII.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/xNwmZT.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/913/fjcLP2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 I gave a short break due to my illness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twolegsgood Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Wow, I am completely blown away by the quality and detail so far of this build. you could easily dominate http://www.reddit.com/r/hackintosh Your system so far is way better than the best G5 case mod I've seen. looking forward to seeing more of it! EDIT: current top rated G5 build at r/hackintosh, submitted 1 month ago: http://www.reddit.com/r/hackintosh/comments/2v0e43/three_years_ago_i_found_a_g5_case_on_the_side_of/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 I gave a short break due to my illness. arg-ist I turned again to the World… continue from where I left off going to study. Adding some photos from the case MAC G5 I have two new MAC G5 cases on the road ..(on the work table) One test bench MAC G5 And a Jumbo, double MAC G5 case 68 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/IwtfpS.jpg Acrylic tubing in the case ready a1 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/AsBTqy.jpg a2 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/OCsPeC.jpg a3 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/mo3SuX.jpg a4 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/RUIFx0.jpg a5 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/NLuAdl.jpg The location of PSU. a6 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/4hUpCq.jpg I used an old smaler semi modular PSU. And made a drawer , storage compartment , for unused cables. a7 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/6UDvTh.jpg top cover, to hide cables a8 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/gWYQWI.jpg and the HDD mounted over the cover with an adapter. A9 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/RnvSvT.jpg I made a 7 station led board a10 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/HVNc1l.jpg with on of switch. a11 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/538/aGTO6V.jpg power cord of PSU a11a http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/RdV1Aa.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 and organizing sleeved led plug cables of Monsoon Light Port Rotary Fittings a12 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/910/GSi28v.jpg a13 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/OZxWG2.jpg a14 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/OCJQOG.jpg a15 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/Clh3uX.jpg a16 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/661/Y01Qx2.jpg a17 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/540/r74hif.jpg a18 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/IsBN0e.jpg a19 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/tPrMPc.jpg a20 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/u7c9m6.jpg a21 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/ts6WgD.jpg a22 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/JkpSQK.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arg-ist Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 To see the result before final lighting of of the acrylic tubes without fluid. a23 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/tRzm2m.jpg a24 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/aPhewG.jpg a25 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/673/VWsS9P.jpg a26 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/820F7i.jpg a27 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/537/GNkEZq.jpg at this time I must modify myself…and find cerulian blue... http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/910/1aRJtt.jpg 2 weeks late summer holiday … At Fethiye /Turkey You are invited too… and then final photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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