Putting PC Components into a G5 or MacPro Case

[dmw16]

I'd really like to build a hackintosh and put the components in a G5 or MacPro case. Has anyone done this? What would be involved? I'm sure there would need to be a good bit of fabrication, but I'd be curious if this is something others have done successfully.

Thanks.

 

[Nothinman]

Macs are PCs.

But the biggest problem will be drivers. The slots are normal PCI and PCIe AFAIK.

 

[ViRGE]

Someone at HardOCP did it to a G5 case a few years ago. So that thread is probably as good a place to start as any.

Originally posted by: Nothinman
Macs are PCs.

But the biggest problem will be drivers. The slots are normal PCI and PCIe AFAIK.

I really don't think the hard part will be the Hackintosh bit...

 

[TheStu]

No, the hard part will be that the G5 case is not exactly standard form factor.
Even the Mac Pro (especially the new one) takes some liberties with the ATX form factor if I am not mistaken.

THe hackintosh part is easy, it is the physical installation that is tough.

 

[dmw16]

Yeah, I should have been more clear. I already have a pretty good idea how to install OSX onto PC components. I was questioning the physical assembly.

The HardOCP link should tell me what I need to know.