Case Mod - In Progress G5 (Final config & Gallery - 2011-09-03)

Yes it is indeed the gates of the original fan, I'll post a photo tomorrow.

 

Changing the gate fan, now x2 fans D80.

 

I just finished receiving the first order accessories for my mod, the big order. He just have to order the neons, a light button, the plexiglass and the MDPC Sleeve-Kit.

 

The idea of going up small POSTER DISPLAY FIRM LCD (MATRIX ORBITAL) crossed me the head, but after visit of the site, I leave fallen .

Style:


It is dear and a bit fright at not being able to make that please (logo, define system),

 

PART. N°1 - CASE BACK FACE - 2009/09/28

I have just finished the modifications of the case, rest more than finishing for painting...

A recapitulatif since the beginning, spent the presentation box, dismantling ......


1.1 - Transformation of Apple G5 case in ATX case -


- Manufacture of struts of fixings of the tray on the boitier.



- Purchase and modification of the Lian Li PC-V600 motherboard tray .



- Cut the rear of the box to install the motherboard tray.


- Manufacture of the element of replacement of the cut of the boitier (a lot of hole to be made).


- Collage of the plaque on the box.


- Make two holes for the fans.
- Clean the excess glue.


1.2 - Installing socket and switch of power -


- Purchase, modified.

- Collage of the support of module.

1.3 - Modification of the grid origin fan -

- Changing the grid made originally for two fans D92mm grid for two fans D80mm

1.4 - Finish



- Cleaning and trimming, drilling all the holes D3mm.





- Assembly of power module and mounting the grid.

- I still have to make a small bevel on the hole side of the box, very good and careful painting preparation and a painting (I will not the painter)

 

You are doing great!

 

I try to ensure that it is closest to the original

 

Hello.

I hesitate over establishment finale of feeding to have a better circuit of air inside the case


- Establishment of the hardware.



PART.1 =>
- Supply fan extracts air from the box outside (just over a GPU) ,
- The FAN 120 blows cool air on GPU.



or PART.2 =>
- Fan Power retrieves fresh air from outside and mined outside,
- The FAN 120 extract hot air at the GPU.



ou PART.3 =>
- Supply fan extracts air from the box outside (just over a GPU),
- The FAN 120 extract hot air at the GPU.


Then PART.1 ou PART.2 ou PART.3 ????

 

I hesitate between PART.1 and PARTS.3

 

Part one from me

 

Part 1

 

Otherwise:


CHOIX PART.4 =>
- Fan Power retrieves fresh air from outside and mined outside,
- The FAN 120 blows cool air on GPU.

 

I doubt you'll need the side panel fan blowing on the gpu's. As long as you use a pair of 120 or 140mm fans in front which move a good amount of air, you'll have a decently cool system. If all else fails, throw a 120x2 or 140x2 radiator in there and WC your cpu. That will diffuse a good bit of heat from inside the case

 

Hello,

Thank you for your help but I have another small question

A friend sells me SAPPHIRE HD 4870 X2 - 2 Go GDDR5 - PCI-EXPRESS 2.0. new.

Could you tell me comfirmation that the graphics card is mounted on my motherboard ASUS Striker Extreme I with PCI-Express 1.1. ????
Normally there is no problem with the accounting of PCI-E.

"The new version of PCI Express provides small package of news, but before going any further, remember the essential, namely that the devices' PCI Express 2.0 "remain compatible with standard motherboards (1.1) and conversely It is always possible to connect a device PCI Express 1.1 on a 2.0 motherboard."

French Source

I hope to put the SAPPHIRE on my motherboard Striker Extreme.

 

Yep, it'll go on without any problems

 

Thank you

Decision by still taken, but if replacement of my SLI NX8800GTS-T2D320E-HD-OC by SAPPHIRE HD 4870 X2 - 2 Go GDDR5, here is the new circuit of air.



or


Would be more of this opinion

 

I vote Part 6.
You'll be feeding your GPU more cold air instead of starving the GPU fan of volume where it's most needed.
Plus, I'm a fan of neutral or positive pressure over negative.

 

I still vote to make the two front fans 140mm fans. Then you can avoid cutting too many holes in the case.

 

PART. N°2 & 3 - CASE FRONT FACE & MOTHERBOARD TRAY - 2009/10/09


2 - CASE FRONT FACE -

2.1 - Modification of I/O Ports Lian Li case -



- Removing the I/O Ports Lian Li front.



- Modification and assembly of the box.


- Manufacture of the facade to be glued together on the boitier and the bridle of fixing.




- Assembly of all, no visible screws .... (+ button power led, x1 port SATA fire, x4 USB2, x1 HD audio output, x1 headphone, x1 button of light control and x1 button ejects CD)


2.2 - Installation of facade on the box -




- Cutting box and glue facade.



- clean the excess glue..
- Drilling of holes D3mm.
- Assemblage to see the resultat.


3 - MOTHERBOARD TRAY -


- Modification of the Lian Li PC-V600 tray.


- Glue of spacers in the box and clean the excess glue.


- Fixing of the Lian Li PC-V600 tray in the box.


- Fixing of upper plate of the box.


- Installing a motherboard test.


- I still have to make a small bevel on the hole side of the box, very good and careful painting preparation and a painting (I will not the painter)

 

For your airflow i wouldnt go for a side vent. Purely because its ruining the sleek style of a G5.