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#472094 - 05/26/07 05:10 PM *NEON MOD* Power Mac G5 [Re: Actuapnut]
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Registered: 11/20/07
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Well i've been looking into this for some time now and finally found a way to install a Cold Cathode Kit into my PowerMac G5 desktop.  I always thought the G5 would have GREAT looks if it were lit up from the inside!  SO I FINALLY DID IT!!

i purchased a 12" dual Cold Cathode Kit from ebay for about 8$

I installed them the day I got them and I've been smiling about it ever since!!

Well, here are the pictures, Enjoy! 
Give Me Some Feedback, What you think about the Mod! Questions, Comments

[img]http://tinyurl.com/benpq9[/img]





















[img]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/PaulFazzini/P5230115.jpg[/img]


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#472095 - 05/26/07 05:22 PM Re: *NEON MOD* Power Mac G5 [Re: Actuapnut]
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I just installed some 4" duals again, they light up the rest of the G5, i put one above the CD drive cuz it was looking a bit dark there.. lol.. so i will get more pictures if you guys would like some, i love this Neon mod!!

=D

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#472096 - 05/28/07 12:29 PM Re: *NEON MOD* Power Mac G5 [Re: Actuapnut]
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All I can say is

BAD A$$!!
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#472097 - 05/28/07 06:09 PM Re: *NEON MOD* Power Mac G5 [Re: Actuapnut]
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ha! thanks a lot man!!

Appreciate it!!

I love the look! i have the 2 kits on there now, if i want it bright at night i turn them all on, or if i want just some glowing light out of the case, i use the 4" lol.

Its looking pretty awesome! =D

Please, CONTINUE THE FEEDBACK! I love the discussions!! =D
Questions, concerns, ideas, anything!!

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#472098 - 05/28/07 08:55 PM Re: *NEON MOD* Power Mac G5 [Re: Actuapnut]
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G5's and Mac Pro's are the only systems that look good lit up IMO.  Nice work!
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#472099 - 05/28/07 09:51 PM Re: *NEON MOD* Power Mac G5 [Re: Actuapnut]
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You need some in the top, near the DVD Drive. Looks good otherwise.
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#472100 - 05/29/07 12:44 AM Re: *NEON MOD* Power Mac G5 [Re: Actuapnut]
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Thanks guys!!

and yea, Protocol i was a step ahead of you, 2 days ago i installed 2 - 4" neons and in the perfect spots, looks much better!! I still have the 12" tubes in there but in these next shots i have those ones turned off!!

What you think NOW!!??













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#472101 - 05/29/07 12:45 AM Re: *NEON MOD* Power Mac G5 [Re: Actuapnut]
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Originally Posted By: "zenstate "

G5's and Mac Pro's are the only systems that look good lit up IMO.  Nice work!


I agree man, they are the better Macs to light up cuz of the case design, and the fact that i can pull the side panel off and light up the inside and it is still fully functional and pretty slick looking.

I think now, it looks so much better with the 4" neon addition i made, hope you guys like it! =D

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#472102 - 05/29/07 01:41 AM Re: *NEON MOD* Power Mac G5 [Re: Actuapnut]
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The 4s do look better. Heres a idea, some neon case feet and have them tucked in a bit under the case. Or even better some LED fan bolts.

http://www.xoxide.com/sunbeam-green-led-fan-screws-4-pack.html
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#472103 - 05/29/07 02:39 AM Re: *NEON MOD* Power Mac G5 [Re: Actuapnut]
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Yea, i actually thought about doing something to the underside, i thought of putting the 12" neon thats in the front, underneath the case, but then i though it would be cooler and look better if i used the EL wiring and go around the base of it.

[img]http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/xoxide_1947_163336978[/img]

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