Want to do a G4 Mirror door "hackintosh" build but I have no idea what Im doing...

[Rico Muerte]

So about 1yr ago I acquired 2 x G4 Mirror door Powermacs. Both cosmetically in good condition & Ive been wanting to do something "modern" with them since...
Ideally, Id like to put together a "simple" Mac/Windows dual boot hackintosh to use as a daily & do some Windows gaming...
Curious if anyone has done something similar? And/or has 1st hand experience "modding" old G4 cases with modern hardware...

 

[rgwoehr]

Earlier models are easier to modify because an ATX power supply bolts right in. The MDD is a bit different. The tonymacx86 forums have a bunch of threads about these kinds of mods if you’re looking for ideas.

 

[micahgartman]

Since the MLB is attached to the 'door' it should only be a matter of removing the optical drive cage, HDD cage and the ridiculously loud power supply. From there you can MacGuyver in your new power supply and board.

 

[originaldotexe]

the mdd is built completely upside down. in order to fit a PC board into it, you would have to get the entire back from an earlier model g4, and then mod that with the cutouts for ATX. not a beginner's mod by any means. there is a reason that laser hive doesn't just offer kits for these like they do for the earlier models

 

[Rico Muerte]

...not a beginner's mod by any means. there is a reason that laser hive doesn't just offer kits for these like they do for the earlier models

That sucks!
I have seen the laser hive kits & they look great...