Mac Pro Case

Aydinz · #1 04-25-2009, 12:35 AM

dont know if this fits in this area but yeah if it doesnt, please move

i was wondering if anyone knew if there was anywhere i could get myself a mac pro case, to put my HackMac hardware in

if not then at least one that looks fairly similar?

any suggestions would be great

Taisto · #2 04-25-2009, 12:52 AM

I dont think you can buy it in any shop. I thought of it as well - to build a "self-made mac".
Try to look on E-Bay etc. - they sometimes sell those cases, unfortunately often damaged, with scratches etc. but maybe you`ll hunt something for yourself

naquaada · #3 04-25-2009, 01:01 AM

I checked the australian ebay, there's nothing. I'm using special ATX cases which come very close to Mac Pro towers - take a look here. I like them, they are good portable with the handles, have enough space inside and a great airflow.

TheHAWKs · #4 04-25-2009, 01:15 AM

I found one one E-Bay that is in the united states if you want you probably can work something out if the seller would ship to you click here

Aydinz · #5 04-25-2009, 07:48 AM

wow thanks HAWKS

ill be asking this guy a few questions ASAP about whether i would be able to put my hardware in it, etc cause like there might be differences in sizes of hardware and it might not fit but THANKYOU

and nquaada i will deffs be looking at your case if this deal on ebay falls through

thanks for the quick replies everyone

Aydinz · #6 04-25-2009, 11:42 AM

oh by the way does anyone know if the parts i have will actually fit in a mac pro case? i would hate to get it and then realise the parts dont fit :S

naquaada · #7 04-25-2009, 12:29 PM

The Mac Pro case on ebay looks very bad, there were better ones at the German ebay, but not now actually.

Aydinz: There is HEAVY rework needed to fit an normal mainboard and power supply in a Mac Pro case. And if you take a look at the back slots you only can use a microATX board with 5 slots, otherwise you have to saw parts out of the case. The DVD drives are problematic too, you have to rework the drive jeject trays, and if the positions for the mounting screws are correct then this is another question.

Here's an auction of the Mac Pro-like ATX case, here you can take a closer look at these things. I know a place where it's a bit cheaper, and I could do some modifications. Isolation, dust prevention, firewire socket - even custom LED colors for drive and power. The only problem is the expensive shipping, but this would be in any case, no matter if it is shipped from Germany or USA. Actually I have one of these cases at home which I don't need.

P.S.: Get the drinks out guys, that was my 1111st Post!