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"How I PC'd an Apple G5"
    #2307917 - 02/06/04 08:29 AM (20 years, 1 month ago)

Forget about pressure cooking the G5 :grin:, this is about modding a G5 to a PC.
From www.overclokers.com :
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ED NOTE: I posted this because I thought this was about the craziest thing I had ever seen; well, it turns out it was a little too crazy.

What fascinates me is the overwhelming reaction among the Apple community. I have read about the zeal among Mac users, but the reaction to this story is a real eye-opener. I hope Andy's confession soothes those who felt so strongly about gutting a perfectly good G5.


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I got a shiny new Apple G5 for Christmas. I loved the case, but I?m no Mac user. So I....

    * Get a brand new dual processor G5, then
    * Rip out everything,
    * Cut out the back of the case so I can use a PC motherboard, and
    * Install an Athlon motherboard. 




Full story here
If you can't see the page, keep trying, that website and that page in particular are being accessed by many visitors.

MAIA


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Re: "How I PC'd an Apple G5" [Re: MAIA]
    #2308458 - 02/06/04 12:01 PM (20 years, 1 month ago)

:lol: :lol: :lol:

That was hilarious!  Thanks for the link MAIA  :wink:.


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Re: "How I PC'd an Apple G5" [Re: MAIA]
    #2308469 - 02/06/04 12:05 PM (20 years, 1 month ago)

Psilly Apples...


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