Hackintosh G5 Build

[Toby Catlin]

Hi all,

I came across this build log http://imgur.com/a/n18GA that retro fits modern PC hardware into a Power Mac G5. I always thought they had a great design and are built like tanks. A similar quality case form the like of Antec would be hundreds and you can often find broken G5s on ebay for £30-40 quid.

Then these guys sell a conversion kit so you can mount standard PC power supplies and motherboards: http://www.thelaserhive.com/ which is about £80 so for about £300-400 you could have what Apple would have sold you for £2000

Great idea and innovative way to help promote a laser cutter business!

toby

[Marion Catlin]

Will it work with a G4. I have three of those

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[Toby Catlin]

Well they are different shapes so of course the G5 kit wont fit but yes with enough cutting of the case and development of a G4 kit you could do it. You need a drawing of the power supply mounting, motherboard tray and backplate, then get these lasercut. I don't think the G4 case is anywhere as nice so I wouldn't bother.

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[Karl Ablitt]

Thats a BIG looking case!  I guess not being a fan of Apple products it doesn't really float my boat but it is a very clever conversion!  Oil bath PC's are the way forward!