{"product_id":"packintosh-mac-128-mini-itx-pc-case","title":"Packintosh - Mac 128 mini-ITX PC case","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 49.77%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_afa805a575e36.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeet \u003ci\u003ePackintosh \u003c\/i\u003e: a mini-ITX enclosure for PCs inspired by the legendary Macintosh 128\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini-ITX motherboard support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFX PSU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCPU cooler up to 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal GPU support up to 215mm, double slot width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical GPU support up to 268mm, double slot width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlot-in 2.5 inch drive bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120mm or 140mm top exhaust fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional 2.5 inch drive support (120mm fan only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated screen, using Ipad 3 glass and panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront IO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #E14747\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eREAD BEFORE PRINTING OR BUYING PARTS\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized image-style-side\" style=\"width: 14.79%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_c3813c9af67a8.jpg\" alt=\"Warped PLA Chassis\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eConsequences of a PLA build - warped chassis\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREAD. THE. WHOLE. MANUAL. FIRST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackintosh is a complex build. Do not expect a \u003ci\u003e“print and play”\u003c\/i\u003e model : this WILL require careful fitting, gluing, filing, sanding. I've done my utmost best to design parts that can be easily printed and assembled, but bad things can (and will) happen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackintosh aims to fit a modern, 500W+ computer in a case designed in the 80s for a 60W computer. Airflow will not be good. Your components may suffer or break because of this, you have been warned !\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackintosh can be printed out of PLA, but the result will be… less than convincing. ABS\/ASA or better is strongly recommanded ; I personally chose ASA-CF for the dimensional stability, but any fiber-reinforced type of ABS\/ASA should do just fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts list\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. two kilos (two standard spools) of filament\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eABS\/ASA, fiber reinforced recommanded\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini-ITX PC build\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFX PSU (SFX-L technically fits, but it might be very hard to route cables)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCPU cooler up to 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo slot GPU\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eup to 215mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eup to 268mm if using the vertical mount, along with :\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA PCIe riser (200mm works well)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA PCIe 270 degree bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtension cables for the GPU IO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne top fan, 120mm or 140mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 2.5 internal drive (120mm top fan only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesive, like CA glue, and\/or filament-solvent slurry (ASA in acetone worked well)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM3 hex bolts of all sizes, 5mm to 25mm (buy a box, they are dirt cheap)\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eScrews and bolt of approx. similar size can also work, but heads may not fit in the designed recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe following parts are not standardized enough ; I've provided the models to fit the ones I bought, but you may have to create your own ; here is the list for reference → https:\/\/www.amazon.fr\/hz\/wishlist\/ls\/2I9MYZEM4X2AF?ref_=wl_share\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront IO cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 inch drive connector\/USB dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay and power cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuilding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInner chassis\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrint the five parts of the inner chassis, and glue them together using the indexing holes to ensure good alignment. A piece of filament should fit, but if the hole is too narrow, use a purge line from a print start (the long L shaped thingy).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 35.82%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_3ff2709f2f07d.png\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eThe end goal of this step\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBack case\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrint the four parts and two accessories plates. Keep the four feet and two vents aside for later. Glue the front wings first to the back parts ; you should now have four quadrants of the back. Glue the top quadrants, then the bottom ones ; then glue the top and bottom together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"image_resized\" style=\"width: 26.59%\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_9cdfdb5cd89ee8.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"image_resized\" style=\"width: 26.96%\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_c96f197eb8a09.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"image_resized\" style=\"width: 24.5%\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_2f492c9949d6f.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFront Plate\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrint the two parts. Glue the parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 17.98%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_7090bf4a2c2fc8.png\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eThis one is pretty self explanatory\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOptional - Vertical mount\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrint the mount and cap (and PCIe bracket if you extending cable fit, or remix the models so that they do). You can then slide the mount in the inner chassis and secure it with the cap and two bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 26.24%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_f891fa9b9261d.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOther Parts\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe other parts print don't have any particular instructions (drive parts, badges, screen holder and face IO)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePost-Processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI am not good at post processing. Follow a proper guide for this ! I filled all deep grooves with plastic filler, sanded, primed and painted. It does not look great, but I don't mind all that much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAssembly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen everything is printed, you can begin the assembly. I would advise tapping the holes for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFace Plate\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssemble the drive parts with the face plate. If you have a SATA\/U.2 connector, you can secure it to the top part of the drive slot. Speakers can be slotted in the two recesses. The screen glass can now be fixed to the frame. For alignment purposes, I recommand that you glue the screen to the glass with a mild adhesive ; use a test target to properly align the corners. Use the screen holder to help holding everything together (adhesive helps !). Fix the front IO and power button to the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"image_resized\" style=\"width: 16.11%\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_d1f55cfd164708.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"image_resized\" style=\"width: 17.39%\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_1e69f5492a0698.png\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"image_resized\" style=\"width: 15.34%\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_48da8edaf63f58.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce all done, cable manage everything as best as you can. I chose to stick the screen controller on top of the drive slot, but you can also stick it to the back of the screen holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInner chassis\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart by attaching the top fan (hidden in the next pictures for visibility).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 30.14%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_f160bbf2addf6.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare the motherboard with every component except the GPU and 2.5 drive. Screw in the board to the chassis (the 4th bolt, near the PSU, will be extremely hard to get. I skipped it entierely)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 26.8%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_4f6eeb73f3791.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace the PSU in the slot and secure it with screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 27.37%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_f3da6752c9454.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor regular GPU mount, place the GPU. You should route your internal display cable using the notch at the top of the PCIe opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 27.01%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_65a76e4180e9b8.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor vertical GPU, prepare the IO extension cables by plugging them on the card. Plug the PCIe extension in the motherboard, and the 270 degree bracket on the extension. Line up the bracket with the vertical mount, and seat the GPU while routing the extension cables. Screw in the card. Assemble the PCI back bracket with the extension cables, and secure to the back opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 29.39%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_4ccc6bbc557b48.png\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eThis is a hard manoeuver. You will have to bend your cables in a very uncomfortable fashion.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have a 2.5 inch drive, place it on the bracket on top of the chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 28.07%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_426a51202314c.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMating the face and chassis\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTidy up both parts, and identify the cables that will cross : front IO cable (USB3.0), power button, screen power cable and display cable. Bring the two part close, plug the cables. Screw the face to the chassis with four bolts, and secure the drive slot to the chassis with a bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"image_resized\" style=\"width: 17.61%\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_df29ef1a7e89d.png\"\u003e                     \u003cimg class=\"image_resized\" style=\"width: 15.23%\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_71aac080574e9.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBack case\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttach the feet by either screwing or gluing. A felt or rubber disc can be added to avoid scratching surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRest the whole front assembly on its face, and slide the back case over it. You may have to manoeuver the back to get it to properly. Use the two holes at the back to screw the case to the chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 25.11%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_b5058c7d1ca298.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can also use two extra long bolts in the carry handle recess (like the original !), using an extra long screwdrive. I did not bother. It hold fine without them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLast step ! Place the vents and apply the badges :)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 26.8%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001570174\/design\/2025-07-02_d3d95360c422b.png\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eIf you reached this step, congrats !\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by AlexD on MakerWorld (license: BY-SA).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67396714004784,"sku":null,"price":196.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_2c2d9c41-b3c2-49c8-bcf9-f4050aca3af7.png?v=1784852930","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/packintosh-mac-128-mini-itx-pc-case","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}