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Hi guys, first post over here.
I've recently acquired a semi working PowerMac G4 (AGP graphics version) case and have decided to create a compact, yet powerful modern PC.
So far I have this:
Not a great deal there but it's a start.
As you can see, the main heart of the system will be a Zotac Geforce 9300-WIFI mini ITX board....it is a fabulous looking bit of kit and reading reviews on it, is just as impressive to run.
Features Socket 775 with support up to Core2Quad, PCI-E 2.0 16x slot for hybrid SLI, 3 SATA + 1 eSATA, and plenty of USB connections.
Also planning to install:
Zalman ZM500-HP 500watt modular PSU - this has support for 20pin motherboard connection which is needed for the board.
Intel Core2Duo E8400 3.0Ghz
3Gb DDR2 ram (I won't be using the onboard graphics so no point in going higher than this) - most likely Crucial
LG DVD+RW/DL/CD-RW SATA drive (have this already)
200Gb Seagate SATA hdd (have this already)
10cm PCI-E 16x extension cable (required due to position of motherboard)
1Gb Gigabyte 9400GT PCI-E 16x graphics card
Cooling won't be much of an issue as I intend to cut a 120mm hole in the front of the case where the power and reset buttons would be to draw cool air into the case, and a second 120mm fan located on the side opposite the cpu to draw hot air out of the case.
Not much to look at so far, but it is a start and I can start acquiring the required parts I need to complete this G4PC.
Please note that the PSU in the shot is NOT the one I will be using - it is a cheap and nasty P4/AMD K7 compatible PSU that I had lying spare. Also, the only mod I have done internally is to remove the big metal bracket that was underneath the PSU/CD caddy.
Since I mocked up the picture above, I have re-evaluated my design based on dimensions of graphics cards (which I am still a bit fuzzy on the dimensions of the intended card) and have decided to mount the board conventionally. This will however mean I have to make some cutting to the back of the case. If anyone can help provide dimensions of the Gigabyte card I would much appreciate it
I've recently acquired a semi working PowerMac G4 (AGP graphics version) case and have decided to create a compact, yet powerful modern PC.
So far I have this:
Not a great deal there but it's a start.
As you can see, the main heart of the system will be a Zotac Geforce 9300-WIFI mini ITX board....it is a fabulous looking bit of kit and reading reviews on it, is just as impressive to run.
Features Socket 775 with support up to Core2Quad, PCI-E 2.0 16x slot for hybrid SLI, 3 SATA + 1 eSATA, and plenty of USB connections.
Also planning to install:
Zalman ZM500-HP 500watt modular PSU - this has support for 20pin motherboard connection which is needed for the board.
Intel Core2Duo E8400 3.0Ghz
3Gb DDR2 ram (I won't be using the onboard graphics so no point in going higher than this) - most likely Crucial
LG DVD+RW/DL/CD-RW SATA drive (have this already)
200Gb Seagate SATA hdd (have this already)
10cm PCI-E 16x extension cable (required due to position of motherboard)
1Gb Gigabyte 9400GT PCI-E 16x graphics card
Cooling won't be much of an issue as I intend to cut a 120mm hole in the front of the case where the power and reset buttons would be to draw cool air into the case, and a second 120mm fan located on the side opposite the cpu to draw hot air out of the case.
Not much to look at so far, but it is a start and I can start acquiring the required parts I need to complete this G4PC.
Please note that the PSU in the shot is NOT the one I will be using - it is a cheap and nasty P4/AMD K7 compatible PSU that I had lying spare. Also, the only mod I have done internally is to remove the big metal bracket that was underneath the PSU/CD caddy.
Since I mocked up the picture above, I have re-evaluated my design based on dimensions of graphics cards (which I am still a bit fuzzy on the dimensions of the intended card) and have decided to mount the board conventionally. This will however mean I have to make some cutting to the back of the case. If anyone can help provide dimensions of the Gigabyte card I would much appreciate it
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