can i use a power mac g4 case?

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    ok so i already built a pc and i was wondering if i bought a old power mac g4 could i take out all the components and fit a standard ATX motherboard and psu ect..
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    I doubt it, Macs are very different from PCs in several ways.
     
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    A lot of work for a poor case.
     
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    A valid point. if you're a Mac fan and/or want to do it for a fun project then go ahead, but it's a lot of work for a not very good PC case otherwise. A basic case like the NZXT Alpha will be miles better.
     
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    well i already have a imac g5 and i love mac's style, how is it a poor pc case?

     
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    Almost zero cooling...
     
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    aaaaa, so i would have to drill holes to put fans in

     
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    But it's not the best for cooling. The RC690 is better cooling and the Antec is more quiet.
     
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    The Antec actually lets you do both. Let rip those fans on full speed and it's not bad, but far from quiet. The RC-690 is still cooled a little better, but the P182 is far from bad, and also comes with the fans. You have to buy almost all of them for the coolermaster.
     
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