PowerPC to Intel conversion....

[Lil Chillbil]

Is he seriously considering hackintoshing a imac g5?



ROLF!!!

[r.j.s]

So, your plan is to make this (iMac 20" Intel logic board):



fit into the space for this (iMac 20" PPC G5 logic board):



That's why it won't fit.

[M1keyb77]

Originally Posted by Intell

The power supply will only work with G5 iMac logicboards, the optical drive is a ATAPI drive that are not very common on Intell desktop motherboards, the screen won't work without you making a new controller board for it and its brightness will be stuck at 100%. Don't forget the speakers, microphone, iSight, power button, IO ports, and IR board. You'll have to make custom connectors for all of those devices after you reverse engineer their protocols.

Wouldn't be bad if you could at least type intel correctly. Io ports,are they not built into the logic board?
Power supply? I'm getting a logic board from a g5 intel imac that's going into a g5 PowerPC I can't see how different it's going to be. I mean the power outputs may be different but the general size etc should be the same. How many different speaker connectors are there? Next you will say the keyboard won't fit!!!

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Originally Posted by r.j.s

So, your plan is to make this (iMac 20" Intel logic board):



fit into the space for this (iMac 20" PPC G5 logic board):

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That's why it won't fit.

Nope not at all my logic board ain't like that on my 17" imac. I'm not going to argue with someone who only wants to see what they want to. I'm not saying this will 100% work without any small mods.
But half of you say I don't have a clue when clearly it's you that doesn't!

[Goftrey]

Originally Posted by M1keyb77

Wouldn't be bad if you could at least type intel correctly. Io ports,are they not built into the logic board?
Power supply? I'm getting a logic board from a g5 intel imac that's going into a g5 PowerPC I can't see how different it's going to be.

1. I don't think you quite get Intell's sense of humour.
2. If you're happy to take a hack saw to the back of the iMac to make the IO fit then by all means do so.
3. There's no such thing as a G5 Intel iMac.

[r.j.s]

Originally Posted by M1keyb77

Wouldn't be bad if you could at least type intel correctly. Io ports,are they not built into the logic board?
Power supply? I'm getting a logic board from a g5 intel imac that's going into a g5 PowerPC I can't see how different it's going to be. I mean the power outputs may be different but the general size etc should be the same. How many different speaker connectors are there? Next you will say the keyboard won't fit!!!

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Nope not at all my logic board ain't like that on my 17" imac. I'm not going to argue with someone who only wants to see what they want to. I'm not saying this will 100% work without any small mods.
But half of you say I don't have a clue when clearly it's you that doesn't!

Since you're getting your new logic board from a "g5 intel imac," I'll give this one to you. Have at it - I can't stop you.

However, what you are attempting is impossible. If it were possible, it would have been done, and you'd find instructions online.

BTW, I have a clue - a degree in CS-IT and 20 years experience.

[rabidz7]

It is amazing how other people on this forum are so opposed to new ideas!

[r.j.s]

Originally Posted by rabidz7

It is amazing how other people on this forum are so opposed to new ideas!

This idea isn't new ... it's been discussed since at least 2006.

[M1keyb77]

Originally Posted by Goftrey

1. I don't think you quite get Intell's sense of humour.
2. If you're happy to take a hack saw to the back of the iMac to make the IO fit then by all means do so.
3. There's no such thing as a G5 Intel iMac.

Ok sorry why would I need to hacksaw the back of my existing imac?

[Intell]

Originally Posted by M1keyb77

Wouldn't be bad if you could at least type intel correctly. Io ports,are they not built into the logic board?
Power supply? I'm getting a logic board from a g5 intel imac that's going into a g5 PowerPC I can't see how different it's going to be. I mean the power outputs may be different but the general size etc should be the same. How many different speaker connectors are there? Next you will say the keyboard won't fit!!!

Nope not at all my logic board ain't like that on my 17" imac. I'm not going to argue with someone who only wants to see what they want to. I'm not saying this will 100% work without any small mods.
But half of you say I don't have a clue when clearly it's you that doesn't!

I type the CPU's maker's name like that because it is my username. While the IO ports are built into the logicboard, you won't find any motherboards that have the same alignment. You'll have to make you own board to get the holes to line up. The power supplies in G5's don't have the proper voltages or connectors for any Intell board. You'll have to replace the power supply. The power supply from an Intell iMac won't fit as they have very different mounting points. The speakers will have to have any amplifier. You'll have to provide them with one.

[M1keyb77]

Originally Posted by rabidz7

It is amazing how other people on this forum are so opposed to new ideas!

Yeah I agree with you there, they all seem to jump on the band wagon

I asked a question which no one has answered, have any of you lot turned your imac g5 PowerPC into and intel one?

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Originally Posted by Intell

I type the CPU's maker's name like that because it is my username. While the IO ports are built into the logicboard, you won't find any motherboards that have the same alignment. You'll have to make you own board to get the holes to line up. The power supplies in G5's don't have the proper voltages or connectors for any Intell board. You'll have to replace the power supply. The power supply from an Intell iMac won't fit as they have very different mounting points. The speakers will have to have any amplifier. You'll have to provide them with one.

So you've put both power supplies next to each other or tried fitting one?

[Goftrey]

Originally Posted by M1keyb77

have any of you lot turned your imac g5 PowerPC into and intel one?

No, and no.

[M1keyb77]

Originally Posted by Intell

I type the CPU's maker's name like that because it is my username. While the IO ports are built into the logicboard, you won't find any motherboards that have the same alignment. You'll have to make you own board to get the holes to line up. The power supplies in G5's don't have the proper voltages or connectors for any Intell board. You'll have to replace the power supply. The power supply from an Intell iMac won't fit as they have very different mounting points. The speakers will have to have any amplifier. You'll have to provide them with one.

Also I said if needed ill replace the power supply it's not hard to do is it?

[balamw]

Originally Posted by M1keyb77

Ok sorry why would I need to hacksaw the back of my existing imac?

Compare:


Notice any differences?

EDIT: I just don't see the point. Intel iMacs are cheap and all the work has been done at the factory. At least this guy tends to create things that are new/unique.

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[M1keyb77]

Originally Posted by Goftrey

No, and no.

Has any of you tried?

[Intell]

Originally Posted by M1keyb77

So you've put both power supplies next to each other or tried fitting one?

Yes, and they don't fit or connect. There isn't even a way to secure it into the iMac's case.

[M1keyb77]

Originally Posted by balamw

Compare:


Notice any differences?

B

Would you like me to take a picture of the back of my imac?

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Originally Posted by Intell

Yes, and they don't fit or connect. There isn't even a way to secure it into the iMac's case.

Then that's fine I'll have to replace the power supply, no big deal

[Goftrey]

Originally Posted by M1keyb77

Ok sorry why would I need to hacksaw the back of my existing imac?

Originally Posted by M1keyb77

Would you like me to take a picture of the back of my imac?

This is the only way that would be even remotely possible & just compare.




(Depending on G5 model)

That's why you'd need a hack saw.

[Intell]

Originally Posted by M1keyb77

Would you like me to take a picture of the back of my iMac?

Then that's fine I'll have to replace the power supply, no big deal

You'll have a very hard time finding a power supply to fit within the iMac's casing, without the use of a hacksaw.

[M1keyb77]

Originally Posted by Intell

You'll have a very hard time finding a power supply to fit within the iMac's casing, without the use of a hacksaw.

I have 2 iMacs one has vertical ports the other horizontal ports

[dejo]

Mod Note: Thread was closed temporarily to let cooler heads prevail. Now that it's re-opened, please remain civil.

[balamw]

OK, so let's assume that the OP is talking about retrofitting an early 2006 G5 iSight model.

According to this the enclosures were the same.

So would it be possible to take the guts from a late 2006 *Core Duo" model and put them in an early 2006/iSight body?

B

[ihuman:D]

^I'd say so but you'd be better off just getting the Core Duo model.

[Intell]

Originally Posted by balamw

OK, so let's assume that the OP is talking about retrofitting an early 2006 G5 iSight model.

According to this the enclosures were the same.

So would it be possible to take the guts from a late 2006 *Core Duo" model and put them in an early 2006/iSight body?

B

Externally that look the same. However, internally they are vastly different. Notably the placement of the power supply and video cable.

[M1keyb77]

Originally Posted by Intell

Externally that look the same. However, internally they are vastly different. Notably the placement of the power supply and video cable.

Not strictly true. I have a Imac g5 17" All the ports are the same logic board has the same mounting holes, psu is in same position amongst other things. I think some of you are mixing up models. Granted my 20" Imac is totally different in side from the 17"

For one the 20" you remove the back panel to gain access
17" You remove the front screen bezel to gain access

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Look at this image top right and middle. One is intel one is power pc. Only difference i see is the colour of the psu which makes me thinl i may need a psu too.

[Lil Chillbil]

Originally Posted by M1keyb77

Not strictly true. I have a Imac g5 17" All the ports are the same logic board has the same mounting holes, psu is in same position amongst other things. I think some of you are mixing up models. Granted my 20" Imac is totally different in side from the 17"

For one the 20" you remove the back panel to gain access
17" You remove the front screen bezel to gain access

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Look at this image top right and middle. One is intel one is power pc. Only difference i see is the colour of the psu which makes me thinl i may need a psu too.

Image

Interesting, I think I may actually have one, my 2.16ghz core 2 duos stand says that its a 1.8ghz imac g5 17inch