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#458282 - 02/24/05 07:40 PM B&W G3 [Re: potemkinnn]
Toyj Offline


Registered: 02/25/05
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Not to long ago i got a B&W mac G3 it had mac os 9 on it so we got 9.2 and os X we aslso bought a sonnet G4 upgrade card now that everything is installed i was thinking about making a Mod but i havent seen any one make a clear B&W G3 b/c of the metal inlay. Is it posable to make a clear box for it out fo scratch of should i jsut stick with painting it.

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#458283 - 02/24/05 10:27 PM Re:B&W G3 [Re: potemkinnn]
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Registered: 11/16/07
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Ah, the venerable B & W. I have a series of articles running on it on this site. You can cut out
one side of the steel to make it show through. Problem is that you cannot see clearly though
it. You need to buy a G4 side plate. You can get the on eBay, macresq, etc. I would go that
route if I were you. Got ram? Load it with a Gig and watch that G4 upgrade sing! Trust me on
that one. wink
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#458284 - 02/24/05 10:35 PM Re:B&W G3 [Re: potemkinnn]
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Posts: 1468
this is what it will look like I assume.

http://macmod.com/content/view/221/2/

Whitlock did this with his system...

http://macmod.com/content/view/143/2/

But, if you are really looking to do a clear mod, have a look at this mod guide. I know it is not the same computer, but it is close enough.

http://macmod.com/content/view/137/2/

Best of luck. If you do decide to do a case mod for your B&W document it for everyone and make a mod guide wink
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#458285 - 02/24/05 11:45 PM Re:B&W G3 [Re: potemkinnn]
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The sides are a frosted plastic and the front is tinted blue. It stinks, or I would have gone clear then painted mine. 'Tis a shame, though you could probably score the plastics off a G4 case (or the whole case itself) and work from there.
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#458286 - 02/25/05 01:34 AM Re:B&W G3 [Re: potemkinnn]
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Registered: 10/16/04
Posts: 586
Loc: Vancouver, BC Canada
I say axe the idea for the clear box. the right paint in the right places will make you current case look great. I know first hand as I was inspired by whitlock's mod.

get some krylon paint and follow whitlock's grey and white G3 mod guide. one colour everywhere there is frosted plastic and another everywhere there is blue.

good luck! smile

btw, I have pretty much the same mac. b&w with G4 500 upgrade. did mine black & white and love it.
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#458287 - 02/25/05 08:55 AM Re:B&W G3 [Re: potemkinnn]
maestro Offline


Registered: 11/16/07
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Okay, here is my opinion, again. Modding is original, making your computer unique.
Its trying something new and getting satisfaction from that. I still say, use your case with
a G4 side plate and cut the steel out. You can find a great example at http://www.riscx.com.
-maestro

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#458288 - 02/25/05 09:28 AM Re:B&W G3 [Re: potemkinnn]
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cutting the steel out wouldnt do very much, the logic board is in the way on one side, and on the other side, the psu, optical/zip drives, the fan, and a bunch of other junk are in the way, and cutting it would weaken it greatly.

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#458289 - 02/25/05 11:13 AM Re:B&W G3 [Re: potemkinnn]
maestro Offline


Registered: 11/16/07
Posts: 1656
Weaken it greatly...thats pretty doubtful. Really the are a few things blocking the logic
board, but who cares, you can see everything you would want to see. I suggest checking out
the site I listed before you make a final decision.
-maestro

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#458290 - 02/25/05 12:04 PM Re:B&W G3 [Re: potemkinnn]
krusher117 Offline


Registered: 05/30/04
Posts: 1016
Is this steel frame any different that colins G4? I don't mind the look of the silver behind the clear door.

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#458291 - 02/25/05 12:39 PM Re:B&W G3 [Re: potemkinnn]
zenstate Offline


Registered: 10/16/04
Posts: 586
Loc: Vancouver, BC Canada
maestro wrote:
Quote:
Okay, here is my opinion, again. Modding is original, making your computer unique.
Its trying something new and getting satisfaction from that. I still say, use your case with
a G4 side plate and cut the steel out. You can find a great example at http://www.riscx.com.
-maestro


the case itself is the limiting factor in how original you can be. whitlock's mod was perfect and if wanting to do the same is unoriginal then I guess I am.

i'm all for originality but what looks good.. looks good.
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