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Apple fan wants to convince 'Cheesegreater' Mac Pro owners to spend $500 on a 'conversion kit' to 'replace the proprietary platform with standard upgradable PC hardware'

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Apple fan wants to convince 'Cheesegreater' Mac Pro owners to spend $500 on a 'conversion kit' to 'replace the proprietary platform with standard upgradable PC hardware'

An enthusiast is seeking crowdfunding support for a conversion system that would let owners reuse Apple's 2019 Mac Pro enclosure with conventional desktop PC components.

The proposed kit accommodates standard motherboards, power supplies and graphics cards while retaining the aluminium chassis, original cooling fans and front controls.

However, the campaign on Kickstarter has attracted just $7 from one backer against its $10,686 funding goal, with 28 days remaining.

Known as the Cheesegrater because of its perforated aluminium exterior, the Mac Pro 7,1 has a case that owners can reuse for a new PC

The kit replaces Apple's original internal hardware with parts that allow users to install standard PC components inside the existing case. It supports ATX motherboards, standard power supplies, and graphics cards up to 308 mm long and 140 mm tall.

Users can install air coolers up to 140 mm tall or liquid cooling systems with radiators up to 240 mm long.

The kit also provides space for two SATA storage drives, each measuring 2.5 or 3.5 inches, and is designed to retain Apple's three original front fans through three custom adapter circuit boards and associated wiring.

A dedicated interface also connects the original power button, indicator light, and two USB-C ports supporting USB 3.1 Gen 1.

The planned package includes a motherboard and power supply mounting plate, two drive sleds, two drive cables, custom circuit boards, fasteners, and an internal power cable.

It will also include a bracket for the motherboard's rear connections and expansion slots, while an optional processor cooling cover costs extra.


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