M1 Chip in a 20 year old G4 Cube

[@imgranth]

Don’t be shy…. Make this your daily driver…

[@BeefSnot]

yoooo

[@0ni_x4]

Perhaps after upgrading the display

[@GTO20122012]

Where can I find the instructions on how you were able to replace components with the M1 ? Awesome video BTW !

[@commentarysheep]

@@0ni_x4 The old Studio Display is part of the “Aesthetic™”. Replacing it with the new one makes the whole design incoherent.

[@0ni_x4]

@@commentarysheep i dont think we should put design over functionality

[@mattpipes5106]

I’ve seen a couple of M1 mini re casings but this by far the coolest and most desirable I’ve seen yet!

[@arricammarques1955]

M4 mini swap G4 cube would be insanely great!

[@arctic0]

"The G4 Cube came before its time, Its time is today" sounded like it was straight out of a Apple Event great video!

[@deedouglas6615]

put another m1 in it

[@Anonymous-lc9vy]

So your channel is about to blow up.

[@setLillie]

Kaboom

[@KevinEscobarCo]

I can see the timer now!

[@sialcore]

Tty

[@-Retired-]

And then act like it don't know nobody HÈ HÈ HÈ

[@mm_99321]

This is the the type of content YT needs more often to recommends

[@Stop4MotionMakr]

somehow youtube elected to play this at 360p on my gigabit internet connection and I genuinely mistook that as the intended effect and thought you wanted to do it to give it that early 2000s vibe LOL.

[@mochixplants]

i think his shirt really would have helped you believe that 😂

[@kyda__]

@@mochixplants not nice 🤣

[@Sapleee]

@@mochixplants OOF

[@digithardt]

Literally thought this channel had around 500k subs. He only has 3k! Criminally underrated channel, keep up the good work.

[@Stejer]

1:50 CORRECTION: it wasn't a perfect cube, in one dimension it was one millimeter longer.

[@EposVox]

Really sick! I'd happily use this for my Mac Mini... hmmm, ideas ideas. Good video. I am disappointed you didn't cover how you got the display connected, that was the only obvious hangup.

[@ElijahCiali]

I’d have to assume that he uses it for a lot of systems, so it must’ve been trivial for him, explaining why he didn’t mention it.

[@elektrokinesis4150]

adc is dvi with a 25v power rail in it, apple made an adapter to power it and give you a dvi connection, he probably has one of those, one other hangup though would be the lack of ability to change display settings because it also has usb going to it through the adc connector, so no brightness or contrast adjustments

[@larsvonlennep6405]

yes I think the same...I do have two of this beautiful acryl apple displays in my basement incl. cube power supply and ADC/DVI adapters...but I never managed it getting them running with modern MacOS. Same so many people I have asked about it in user groups.

[@brucecheng7856]

The dvd drive mechanism is the key. Need that.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Nice job, I want one, always loved the cube design. I think a Blu-ray should be in their in place of the old drive as others have said, dropping in a disk is one of the cool things about the cube.

[@isolationgeneration3962]

So it’s basically a Mac mini but implemented in a g4 cube. Steve Jobs speech about it was improved

[@Paradigmfusion]

apple silicone is ARM based, not RISC, Apple is working on a CPU based on RISC-V (should be interesting to see) but the M1/M2 are ARM.

[@tienenaar2295]

Would a Mac Studio M1 Ultra be possible to fit in there? Would be a cooler design and have all the preformance you could ever want.

[@lucasfernandes2808]

That's an amazing project! The empty space should definitely be populated by an optical drive! If possible to retrofit the original drive, that'd look great to keep the toaster aesthetics :D

[@TRLTheRandomLab]

Apple should seriously make it's M1 Mac Pro a revival of the G4 Cube's design.

[@PolluxChung]

Would LOVE to see the step-by-step conversion video. I only have the cube's outer shell. I am too lazy to do anything substantial I just place the M1 Mini directly on top of that and call it done. LOL.

[@brandondupy3973]

Looking to sell the case? Ill buy

[@CNormanHocker]

Now that he Mac Studio is out, I'd be interesting to see how it fits.

[@GaIvatr0n]

What a sick random video to stumble on. The Cube design is timeless

[@gavinives8760]

I absolutely loved by Cube, which is why I still have it in the loft waiting for the time that it can be upgraded. My bugs with the original design were always the sheer amount of cables it necessitated, for the powerbrick, the external speakers, and a dongle so you could access the paltry two USB ports. This M1 upgrade is an awesome solution.

[@casetheace]

Would 100% buy this. Did you ever release a guide? What do you use to connect to the Cinema Display?

[@PabloMaganaGabaude]

when is the comlete video with build instructions?

[@V0RT3X_CYCL0N3OLD]

AND HERE COME THE MAC STUDIO IN KE SHAPE OF CUBE

[@jmcwheeler]

How's that full guide coming along? I really want to replicate this with my old G4 cube!

[@timfederwitz]

I just bought a G4 Cube off eBay so I can do this! This is something that I have dreamed about for a very long time! I always loved the Cube, but couldn't justify the cost when it was new, and then the tech changed so much that it was no longer capable. NOW I will have the Cube I have always wanted! I can't wait for the full build instructions on how to put the M1 components into the Cube properly. I am subscribed and waiting with bated breath. And, once completed, this *will* become my daily driver!

[@starletscarlet]

please don't do this

[@timfederwitz]

@@starletscarlet Why?

[@lepidotos]

@@timfederwitz because less than 150,000 were ever sold and generally they are still functional computers that someone who wishes to use them in their original form (i.e. for music production) could make use of.

[@lucasc9688]

This channel is criminally underrated

[@RWL2012]

I've just subscribed :)

[@randomdude1053]

IKR!

[@rickkode]

Just subbed

[@fortdriver]

@@RWL2012 agree

[@machewgun503]

i hope apple release a sequel of the G4 cube design

[@DanishWaffle4102]

They kinda did that with the 2022 Mac Studio

[@Alexisadingus]

This takes the meaning of, "I am inevitable" to a whole new level.

[@paum2]

You should put the DVD drive from the G4 cube to make it more original

[@brettpearce2340]

What happened to the guide for installing M1 many parts into cube?

[@ghassab8026]

What an amazing project, keep it nic 😍

[@KalilOlsen]

Hmm yes, keep it nic

[@dr.mikeybee]

Just VESA mount it where you can't see it and get a lava lamp.

[@rjhornsby]

My apologies in advance if this is an interweb rando being harsh - your lighting and set dressing are beautiful. If you’re able to slow down and stabilize the camera movement in your b-roll, it would significantly enhance the use of those clips. Ken Burns effect, motion tracking, camera tripods/sliders, etc. What you’re doing in the video is a cool idea. The aesthetics of the G4 were as ahead of their time as they are more pleasing to today’s MacMini.

[@NicAnsuini]

I appreciate the kindly worded feedback! Which shots looked bad to you? I was using sliders/tripods/OIS and stabilization in post. If you could provide timestamps I'd love to take a look. Have a great day! :)

[@playalle1]

So the video is basically 2 mins actually regarding the title of the video, + 6 minutes of wikipedia audiobook....

[@VE4NSA]

Ouch, the rough cutting of the lower frame to accommodate the ports is BIG NO NO!

[@nniklask]

Well I got this recommended and I dont regret watching it. Epic

[@puwazatza]

I'm pretty sure you could get millions of views only if you explained how you connect mac mini parts into the cube in detail....

[@WolfeandcoArchive]

How did you connect to that ADC monitor? 😮

[@goudkamp]

I guess you used the Apple A1006 DVI to ACD adapter to connect the monitor to the Thunderbolt hub? So M1 -> Thunderbolt Hub -> HDMI -> DVI -> ADC adapter -> display ?

[@applesunderthesun3240]

Conversion Technology

[@calorion]

So where's the detailed video? I don't see it!

[@calorion]

Still waiting…

[@Zebra_Paw]

I think you should try to use the original DVD drive! The huge issue with M1 is the SSD containing weird hidden encrypted volumes that are paired to the firmware! If these are not detected, the machine won't boot, it won't even chime. So if the -soldered- SSD dies, the whole thing is dead. Quite stupid! By the way I am not surprised it outperforms MacBook Pros, they had horrible cooling, horrible fan curves, horrible keyboards, horrible specs for the price! You should compare to properly cooled PCs.

[@RuslanKD]

Wow this is really cool! Gotta new sub! Would it be possible to adjust the hard wear through a mod like to handle more displays without the display link software?

[@another3997]

I hope that G4 cube was non working before you decided to strip it. They're getting rarer as time goes by, and those stripped out parts should be saved so someone else can use them.

[@deedouglas6615]

i like it lets bring it back

[@boldi365]

that was the video if seached the whole day!! thx dude!! i love it

[@calorion]

Okay, but how did you get it to connect to the monitor?

[@zaneparkinson]

I have a G4 Cube and it’s so nice to look at. Always wished I could make it usable like this but I don’t really have the use case or money to try it yet.

[@osar384]

This channel is so underrated! Instantly subscribed

[@dantew7807]

So run smooth?

[@AbolishStakeout]

the title kind of look like Gil Amelio and Steve jobs created the M1 processor

[@velezcarld.6658]

This channel will have 100k subs before 2022

[@iandrewc]

Clearly you should put a second m1 mac mini in the other side of the case!

[@probium2832]

To tell the story of this amazing go back, we need to computer to the beginning.

[@CameronGrumet]

This is awesome! Amazing project.

[@paulrine7447]

What would be cool, make a cnc plexiglass frame for the studio display to make it look like the monitor. Then give the cube a big ssd and a Blu-ray drive. I would buy that.

[@dannywinget]

Man I want this!

[@Whizify]

man, checkmark

[@Komaru]

Now imagine creating a cube, 1/4 the size of the original, like a rubik's cube, but with the M1 and all need it (put it on a chin in the new iMacs). Now THAT would be sick.

[@b3naqua]

So glad the almighty algorithm led to me to this M1 sorcery 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@stevie68a]

The "trashcan" Mac should have had a clear lucite cover since the insides were so beautiful. Plus, it would no longer look like a trashcan.

[@greebo5294]

I bought a Cube new. I still have it and it's packaging. Not going to tear it apart, but what a cool idea. Going to have to get a SH one and try this.

[@KennethSee]

Seriously, Apple needs to hire you and start a “retro” department where you put modern tech in retro chassis. I’d pay to have that.

[@TheGodfather2504]

how you connect the monitor since it is a display port?

[@SchioAlves]

The space left empty can be used to integrate the ADC adapter, so it can run the monitor out of a single cable as before

[@ActionRetro]

Very nicely done!

[@sulliops]

You know your retro project is top-tier when Action Retro shows up!

[@ActionRetro]

@@sulliops 🤣

[@sulliops]

This is sick! I've been really tempted to pick up an M1 Mini and gut my 2012 iMac for a conversion, to compliment my M1 MacBook Air, so seeing other people do even cooler conversions is really cool.

[@harrytsang1501]

You don't have to, just use your iMac in target display mode and connect to thunderbolt of your Macbook Air. You'll need the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to thunderbolt 2 (mini-DP) adapter as well as a thunderbolt 2 cable. You need to have High Sierra or earlier on the iMac.

[@sulliops]

@@harrytsang1501 Yep, already do that. The main appeal of an M1 iMac to me is the power plus lots of storage space (I’d be going for 2TB). The iMac announced today would do the trick if I could afford it.

[@stephensmith9951]

@@sulliops bro you can just use an external ssd thats like 2tb

[@grantmataicross8825]

Fun video nic! Keep the videos coming! I am now subscribed

[@NicAnsuini]

Thanks for the sub!

[@TheHelloNeighborShow]

Can you put one in a G4 iMac? Or is the base to small?

[@kreemkrackered3755]

I still think this machine is one of the most beautiful computers ever made

[@peterpayne2219]

There seems to be no final video on how the re-assembly was done? That's a bummer.

[@MasonFowlkesKenneth]

If anything, you should put the disc tray back in it. If you could make that work on the M1 mobo, that would be impressive!

[@MartinIrwin]

How

[@steventechno]

My opinion on what that empty space could be used for would be to host a 12TB mechanical HDD, or maybe even a GPU if the M1's IO and/or Kernel supports it.

[@CodeDisease]

I legit thought this was a Luke miani video for a second

[@ShadrachsGuitar]

The battle between you and Luke Miani for Apple enthusiast supremancy will be legendary

[@grumps5940]

I guess the hardest part is paying the eBay prices for the G4 Cube..

[@braddl9442]

You should have enough space for a DVD and SSD. All the space should let you make one of the best m1 set ups in one place.

[@이동욱-k9w]

When will the next episode be uploaded!? Can’t wait 😵

[@wofi784]

Would this be possible with an iMac G3? Would love that design with modern internals

[@marcstone6114]

@nic Ansuini - do you still offer commissions if one wants a M1 mac mini inside of a G4 cube?

[@KingsleySmith1]

Good job sir. Could you do a Xserve M1?

[@devonon]

I should with my xraid i wanna gut it its so hot might make a better back plane

[@KingsleySmith1]

@@devonon let me know how it goes!!!

[@atharvshringare2547]

Will it be possible to use that passive thermal system to cool the m1?? That would be amazing a truly silent machine.

[@marc6340]

I have 3 g4 cubes (one of them has a piece broken out of the acrylic case) maybe I should do something like this? Great video!

[@babyduo4330]

i clicked faster than the M1 chip could load up every single tab on google

[@talktvtexel856]

When is the making of video online? For the m1 cube

[@LJGrindewald]

Is it possible to upgrade the display? Putting in a new one of the shell so you have even better resolution?

[@Seven7601]

Is this possible with a PowerMac G4?

[@wallyhackenslacker]

1:55 Well, look at that! I thought the idea of plugging the mouse on the keyboard was invented with the iMac G3.

[@juanma2001]

Are you still planning to release a video on how to build it? It is pretty much needed! 👌🏻

[@King_Cooler64]

Have you gotten around to creating the build instructions?

[@nocturvance4962]

G4 cube's design is outstanding, and beautiful even now.

[@jimmyk7527]

are you selling these? By far my favorite design apple has made on the desktop

[@NicAnsuini]

Feel free to DM me on Twitter... I'm happy to make one for you if you want! twitter.com/NicAnsuini

[@jimmyk7527]

You account is only accepting Verified Twitter users. Please advise

[@skyrfelkin]

Please do this also with the g4 20 inch iMac

[@forfashire]

will you ever release the tutorial? id like to do this myself

[@smakfu1375]

At 49, I feel extremely ancient hearing that the G4 Cube is 20 years old. Seems like it was only yesterday that everyone was arguing about the acrylic case cracks. At the time, someone in our office had a Cube with the 22inch Cinema Display. Nothing Apple makes today is anywhere near the level of sexy compared to the G4 Cube. Looking at, and playing with that machine elicited an immediate “wow, everything else kinda sucks now” reaction. This and the lamp iMac’s were the most impressive examples of Apple’s Jobs’ian era industrial design. Today they just keep rehashing the same aluminum lump design language.

[@colindiss8455]

M1 swan neck IMac please!!

[@HKT-4300]

Please put a Blu-ray drive in, that would complete the "look" i think

[@enda0man]

It would be awesome to see a Mac Studio in the G4 cube chassis while using the original or replacing the original heatsink

[@arcangeld]

Awesome work! Doing something similar but with a imac g4. Just wanted to see how you did the power button wiring. Did you get a 2 pin cable and soldered it to the cube? Grey is +ve and black is ground & -ve right?

[@clydelawrence6839]

please tell me when you complete the instructions for the G4 Cube build.

[@sammycoppens5470]

How did you connect to the ADC? (apple display connector). I have an older cinema display which I'd like to reuse someday...

[@nattankress]

wonder if you could fit the M1 internals into an iMac G4