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    G5 case

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by radx, Jan 21, 2008.

  1. radx

    radx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Does anyone know by any chance where I could get a G5 case? I need it for modding (personal project). I have been checking ebay for a while, but there's pretty much nothing - just G4s.

    Thanks,
    rad
     
    radx, Jan 21, 2008
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  2. Modly

    Modly Warranty Voider

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    I've seen a few on eBay before, but they aren't on there all the time.

    I might end up selling my dead G5 on eBay in a few weeks.
     
    Modly, Jan 21, 2008
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  3. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    They are probably going to be hard to come by. I would imagine most are still in service and running well. Even then you may pay a fair amount for one since I doubt they will be selling just the case, but all the parts inside that are still usable as well. You could try out lowendmac.com, they have used Macs on there. Why not just get one of the generic clone cases? They look very similar and are going to be much easier to find, and probably cheaper.
     
    cashmonee, Jan 22, 2008
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  4. thekaz

    thekaz Notebook Consultant

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    Lian-Li made the G5 cases and do have similar models but Lian-Li is seriously expensive at the best of times. That don't sell exact G5 cases or parts becuase it was a propritory contract.
     
    thekaz, Jan 22, 2008
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  5. Modly

    Modly Warranty Voider

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    The few times I've seen them for sale on eBay, they usually fetch over $200.

    Not cheap cases.
     
    Modly, Jan 22, 2008
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  6. radx

    radx Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you decide to ebay it, let me know ;)

    Thanks
    rad
     
    radx, Jan 22, 2008
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  7. circa86

    circa86 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    you should be able to find one on ebay, just keep in mind it will be a lot of work to get working properly, maybe even an entirely new rear panel.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-PowerMac-...oryZ4601QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    i have never seen a G5 PC modded case that really looked very good, they always end up hacked up way to much, I don't think there is any case that can compare to Apple's g5 and mac pro cases, not even close, and hacking them up kind of ruins the point, if I wanted a PC in a case like that i would just buy a Mac Pro.
     
    circa86, Jan 22, 2008
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