Mac Pro Case for a PC

[dmw16]

I am thinking about building a Hackintosh, but I really want a case that looks like a mac pro tower. Does such a case exist?

 

[SoundTheSurrender]

You could get a MacPro tower off ebay but you'd have to do a lot of hacking.

 

[dmw16]

I fear it will end up looking like crap. But just for giggles, how much hacking? Link?

 

[foges]

http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=91502

http://cgi.ebay.com/Case-Apple...VWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

looks like they mount the mobo upside down compared to conventional pc cases

 

[dmw16]

Seems like a lot of work and it wasn't immediately clear how he did it. I guess if they mount upside down, it would also have to mount on the opposite side (compared to a PC) or the slots would face the wrong way.

 

[Chris27]

Get a Lian-li case

 

[silverpig]

Yeah I was looking at grabbing a mac pro case too, but the auctions I found on ebay had them for a whole lot of money.

 

[RESmonkey]

DIY?

 

[dmw16]

Yeah, it would be a DIY for sure. But I am afraid to spend the money on a Mac Pro case on ebay without knowing anything beyond the fact that it can be done. Besides, the wife might not love a massive metal working project in the apartment

 

[RESmonkey]

Originally posted by: dmw16
Yeah, it would be a DIY for sure. But I am afraid to spend the money on a Mac Pro case on ebay without knowing anything beyond the fact that it can be done. Besides, the wife might not love a massive metal working project in the apartment

Ouch. I was going to suggest making you're own "Mac Pro" case but then read the metal working bit

 

[Zaap]

Cheap out and get one of these.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811164060

:laugh:

 

[dmw16]

Not bad looking actually. And I was about to pull the trigger on a $190 Coolermaster...

Not a fan of the air duct and the fact that the floppy drive bay is there whether I have a drive or not...but for the money...

 

[dmw16]

Further more, the reviews make it sound terrible, but with that price, i'd expect that I guess. I want something quiet, so maybe I should spend money on a decent case.

 

[Zaap]

Yeah, no worries, it was really a joke suggestion, as that looks like truly an abysmal case. The MacPro knock-off look is about the only 'nice' feature. $32 and a 500W powersupply? That, plus the terrible reviews probably says it all. It could actually probably be nicely modded, however- and definitely replace the component-burner PSU. The only 'burner' a system needs is the optical drive.

You don't actually need to spend an insane fortune to get a decent PC case, but if you want really high quality and nice details, look into Lian Li- they make simply beautiful stuff. I wouldn't at all be surprised if they were the actual maker of the MacPro case.

 

[Kaido]

Aquamac has done a bunch of Mac Pro and G5 case mods:

http://www.s155158671.websitehome.co.uk/

 

[dmw16]

It seems like really nice ones start around $100-$120. I am willing to put out some cash for a nice case. I want something with the weight to it because I want it quiet and something light is gonna vibrate like crazy.

 

[Pepsei]

Originally posted by: Zaap
Cheap out and get one of these.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811164060

:laugh:

wow, the reviews are horrible.

well, i just use a plain case and print out a 'green' apple cut out to tape to the case. if it is a hackintosh, it should look like one.

 

[Zaap]

For me, the best case is never seen. I just stash them in a closet. All I want to look at are my monitors and wireless keyboard.

 

[Shlong]

Originally posted by: Zaap
For me, the best case is never seen. I just stash them in a closet. All I want to look at are my monitors and wireless keyboard.

Yeah I agree but since I use the dvd-rw drive quite a bit I can't have it completely out of view.

 

[dmw16]

I think a nice looking case really makes the computer look "cool". Maybe I am vain.

Also, a good case keeps noise down and components cool.