G5 cases?

[Zhdoo]

I have a damaged but working Quad and want to move the components into an undamaged case. Are all G5 cases the same or do I need a specific one?

Thanks,

gary

 

[demik]

There is at least two different cases that I know of. PCIe vs PCI-X boards. The last ones having one more USB port or something.

Don't have access to them now, but the difference is mostly in the rear panel.

 

[Zhdoo]

Thanks for the reply. I looked on EveryMac and the A1117s have 4 USB ports (1 front, 3 back), while all of the other models have only 3 (1 front, 2 back). I doubt I would have noticed that.

Regards,

gary

 

[beachycove]

Years ago I looked and found some suggestions out there that a good case could be made out of two: the handles/ sides that wrap around and get bashed can be separated from the front and rear, but whether offsets etc for the logic board would match between different models I could never find out. Unlikely is the likeliest answer. It would be easier just to find a good case for the model wanted.

 

[Unknown_K]

Actually there are other differences between the PCI/PCI-X and PCIE cases, the bluetooth and wireless antennas on the PCIE are internal (that large metal strip to the side of the 2 cooling fans is the antenna and a easy indicator to what type the machine is.

 

[Zhdoo]

Thanks for the replies. This is my first G5  so the additional information is appreciated. I'll keep my eye out for a dead A1117/A1177 at a good (cheap) price. One will turn up eventually.

 

[beachycove]

If you post your location with a WTB in the Trading Post, you might find someone on here with a case who is reasonably local.

 

[Zhdoo]

Thanks, will do.

gary