M1 Chip in a 20 year old G4 Cube

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  • čas přidán 16. 04. 2021
  • Hope you enjoyed this little project, stay tuned for more! :)
    Complete M1 Mac mini teardown guide: • M1 Mac Mini Teardown
    Complete G4 Cube teardown guide: • G4 Cube Teardown Guide
    Complete M1 Cube build instructions: In progress, stay tuned!
    Nic:
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    Published: 04-17-2021, Recorded: 04-16-2021
    © Nic Ansuini 2021 | All Rights Reserved
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Komentáře • 748

  • @imgranth
    @imgranth Před 3 lety +413

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

    • @PoorQualityEdits
      @PoorQualityEdits Před 3 lety +3

      yoooo

    • @growthoperatorsKA
      @growthoperatorsKA Před 2 lety +2

      Perhaps after upgrading the display

    • @GTO20122012
      @GTO20122012 Před rokem +1

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

    • @commentarysheep
      @commentarysheep Před 9 měsíci +2

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

    • @growthoperatorsKA
      @growthoperatorsKA Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @mattpipes5106
    @mattpipes5106 Před 3 lety +385

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

  • @arctic0
    @arctic0 Před 3 lety +118

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

  • @Anonymous-lc9vy
    @Anonymous-lc9vy Před 3 lety +231

    So your channel is about to blow up.

  • @mm_99321
    @mm_99321 Před 3 lety +76

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

  • @Stop4MotionMakr
    @Stop4MotionMakr Před 3 lety +80

    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
      @mochixplants Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @kyda__
      @kyda__ Před 3 lety +1

      @@mochixplants not nice 🤣

    • @lavamonster9744
      @lavamonster9744 Před 3 lety

      @@mochixplants OOF

  • @itsprodigit
    @itsprodigit Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @EposVox
    @EposVox Před 3 lety +200

    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
      @ElijahCiali Před 3 lety +5

      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
      @elektrokinesis4150 Před 3 lety +16

      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
      @larsvonlennep6405 Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @lucasfernandes2808
    @lucasfernandes2808 Před 3 lety +29

    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

  • @AlexCannot
    @AlexCannot Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @MacSoundSolutions
    @MacSoundSolutions Před 3 lety +48

    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
      @isolationgeneration3962 Před rokem +1

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

  • @gavinives8760
    @gavinives8760 Před 3 lety +8

    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.

  • @PolluxChung
    @PolluxChung Před 3 lety +30

    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.

  • @lucasc9688
    @lucasc9688 Před 3 lety +109

    This channel is criminally underrated

  • @GaIvatr0n
    @GaIvatr0n Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @ghassab8026
    @ghassab8026 Před 3 lety +21

    What an amazing project, keep it nic 😍

  • @CameronGrumet
    @CameronGrumet Před 3 lety +13

    This is awesome! Amazing project.

  • @saharalilith
    @saharalilith Před 3 lety +3

    This made me happy 😄 the cube has allways been a nostalgic fav come on that design!!!! Killer 😍🔥

  • @nniklask
    @nniklask Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @alanjohnson8928
    @alanjohnson8928 Před 3 lety +1

    I needed to see something like this happen! its nice to see that amazing cube get a new life with an M1 inside!

  • @Fives501
    @Fives501 Před 3 lety

    This is by far the best and coolest M1 Mac mini. I just love it. The Video was awesome, I love that you have separat videos for more details

  • @Win7Fan
    @Win7Fan Před 3 lety

    Loved the concept behind the video and the story telling format! Keep it up! Subscribed. ❤️

  • @timfederwitz
    @timfederwitz Před 3 lety +1

    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
      @starletscarlet Před 3 lety +1

      please don't do this

    • @timfederwitz
      @timfederwitz Před 3 lety +1

      @@starletscarlet Why?

    • @lepidotos
      @lepidotos Před 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @zaneparkinson
    @zaneparkinson Před 3 lety +6

    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.

  • @InfectedSquid
    @InfectedSquid Před 3 lety

    Looking at the quality of your content, I thought you are a way bigger channel.
    You’ve really impressed me. Keep up the great work.

  • @madscientrix
    @madscientrix Před 3 lety

    This is the cutest thing I’ve seen all day. Cheers to you, buddy :-)

  • @MrBerryBrandon
    @MrBerryBrandon Před 3 lety

    Miss Nic is coming through with the quality content. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @creekfreak1997
    @creekfreak1997 Před 3 lety +1

    This was awesome!! Great work, wish I had that cube sitting on my desk!

  • @Halarue
    @Halarue Před 3 lety +12

    Can’t wait to see how you did it - especially interested in how you reused the speakers

  • @osar384
    @osar384 Před 3 lety +1

    This channel is so underrated! Instantly subscribed

  • @grantmataicross8825
    @grantmataicross8825 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @imagemechanics
    @imagemechanics Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful project Nic! I have a Cube in storage, it’s still one of the most beautiful computers I’ve used. It was silent and has an incredible beauty. Apples current designs while minimal, seem to lack a touch of fun and soul. Whether it’s the monitor light that syncs to the computer or other humanist details. Congratulations on the project!

  • @daydaykeyis
    @daydaykeyis Před 3 lety

    You, the man, looks timeless too!

  • @sulliops
    @sulliops Před 3 lety +6

    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
      @harrytsang1501 Před 3 lety +1

      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
      @sulliops Před 3 lety +1

      @@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
      @stephensmith9951 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @clarenceloie8995
    @clarenceloie8995 Před 3 lety

    I knew I recognized you from Drew’s channels. Great video! I have a feeling your channel is about to blowup.

  • @b3naqua
    @b3naqua Před 3 lety +14

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

  • @greebo5294
    @greebo5294 Před 3 lety +3

    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.

  • @TugAndThugComputing
    @TugAndThugComputing Před 3 lety

    This is amazing! You are gonna grow BIG!

  • @alexhong8204
    @alexhong8204 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Nic ... you just made my day! ... I bought a G4 Cube many years ago and it has been in storage ... it is just great to make this work of art usable again! ... many thanks for this tip! ... Stay Safe, Happy and Healthy! ... Greetings from Singapore/Malaysia.

    • @kit7une_
      @kit7une_ Před 3 lety +2

      If yours works don’t mod it they’re worth a lot of money

    • @alexhong8204
      @alexhong8204 Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the heads up ... maybe I would look for a dead cube to work on :)

  • @kreemkrackered3755
    @kreemkrackered3755 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @MakeLoveWithMusic
    @MakeLoveWithMusic Před 3 lety

    Awesome video dude! You're gonna go far on CZcams!

  • @nocturvance4962
    @nocturvance4962 Před 3 lety

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

  • @boldi365
    @boldi365 Před 2 lety

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

  • @rjhornsby
    @rjhornsby Před 3 lety +3

    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
      @NicAnsuini  Před 3 lety +1

      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! :)

  • @marcelobazalduamorales1079

    Man I just discovered you channel, very good video
    Still relevant all the way up and giving so much usefull information and knowledge
    Keep it going sir

  • @WillOnSomething
    @WillOnSomething Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @Komaru
    @Komaru Před 3 lety +4

    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.

  • @ezianc
    @ezianc Před 4 měsíci

    This content makes me smile. Love this

  • @GreenDistantStar
    @GreenDistantStar Před 3 lety

    Subscribed on the basis of this clip alone, wonderful stuff, great job.

  • @brucecheng7856
    @brucecheng7856 Před rokem +1

    The dvd drive mechanism is the key. Need that.

  • @dannywinget
    @dannywinget Před 2 lety +10

    Man I want this!

  • @willm5032
    @willm5032 Před 3 lety +1

    I've seen some people do this with iMacs but this is amazing. Love the c u b e.

  • @velezcarld.6658
    @velezcarld.6658 Před 3 lety +5

    This channel will have 100k subs before 2022

  • @RuslanKD
    @RuslanKD Před 3 lety +1

    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?

  • @brunomantovanileandro
    @brunomantovanileandro Před 3 lety

    1.79k subscribers. OMG! What incredible content. I see you with at least 100k subscribers by December this year.

  • @MacintoshMen
    @MacintoshMen Před 3 lety

    That's an amazing mod! Great job!

  • @TeCuatro
    @TeCuatro Před 3 lety

    love that. great idea. i love when old tech is combined with new ... thanks for sharing. greetings from Argentina. 💪👍🚐😀

  • @laughstudiopp
    @laughstudiopp Před 2 lety

    Nice Job!
    You do a great video and amazing history lesson too!

  • @antoniostorcke
    @antoniostorcke Před 3 lety +1

    The M1 Mac mini is selling like hotcakes. Steve Jobs idea was just futuristic.

  • @Aaronage1
    @Aaronage1 Před 3 lety

    Great video and mod, nice work! 👏👏

  • @tassykonto
    @tassykonto Před 3 lety

    Amazing work, bravo 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

  • @dotapark
    @dotapark Před 3 lety +3

    This is IT! I want this and 2013 mac pro revive with Apple Silicon!

  • @protonprotonfix5749
    @protonprotonfix5749 Před 2 lety

    I love this! Really. A cube owner since his release!

  • @13Cubed
    @13Cubed Před 3 lety

    Super cool - great job!

  • @detailsmove
    @detailsmove Před 3 lety

    incredible watch

  • @V0RT3X_CYCL0N3OLD
    @V0RT3X_CYCL0N3OLD Před rokem +1

    AND HERE COME THE MAC STUDIO IN KE SHAPE OF CUBE

  • @Garrettdx1988
    @Garrettdx1988 Před 3 lety

    That's so dope dude. Really is the dream Apple setup

  • @AtomicPixel
    @AtomicPixel Před 3 lety

    So coooooool! Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @KennethSee
    @KennethSee Před 3 lety +2

    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.

  • @christopherkise
    @christopherkise Před 3 lety +5

    the lion king reference, made me sub right away.

  • @davemcollins
    @davemcollins Před 3 lety

    Amazing! I’m hoping to do the same thing with my MDD G4 at some point. I still love its design!

  • @totesmygoats-bq8mk
    @totesmygoats-bq8mk Před 3 lety

    Wow! Amazing! 🤩 Loved it! Subscribed!

  • @SimonFlames
    @SimonFlames Před 3 lety +4

    Fantastic 👏🏻👏🏻🔥

  • @Whobilly
    @Whobilly Před 3 lety

    Subbed pre 1k- This is great

  • @samdmc04
    @samdmc04 Před 3 lety

    I’d never seen your channel before this video but I had to subscribe because you have way too few subs for this quality of videos. What a great idea too to put the M1 in a G4 cube- I’m looking forward to what you do in the future

  • @johnathonvanduinen6847
    @johnathonvanduinen6847 Před 3 lety +2

    This is so sick!

  • @jonatansecka
    @jonatansecka Před 3 lety +1

    good job, i really like that device. the design is incredible and also the power of the m1 is incredible. i'm using mb air with m1 too. it is really big fun. I'm laughing to my friends, that they have to listen those fans xd

  • @ShadrachsGuitar
    @ShadrachsGuitar Před 3 lety

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

  • @franzferdinand7267
    @franzferdinand7267 Před 5 měsíci

    I'm planning on doing this. This design still looks held up to date!

  • @nestorjavierduarteperalta1141

    great video!, congrats man!

  • @antonedries3555
    @antonedries3555 Před 3 lety

    Great video - really tempted to do this myself!

  • @josemadrid5804
    @josemadrid5804 Před 3 lety

    Wow this looks sooooolo amazing and perfect the perfect mix between new and old, that cube does great with the new iMacs in different colors gives me hope that in the future Apple would try again something like this, just subscribed ;)

  • @giacomosantini3162
    @giacomosantini3162 Před 3 lety

    I really dig your minimal video style, great job! For the next chapter, I would suggest implementing a dvd drive and making the ports' cut out cleaner and better looking. Good luck!

  • @andresbravo2003
    @andresbravo2003 Před rokem

    Bro this is so cool!

  • @elarsia
    @elarsia Před 3 lety

    this is really high quality content you need more subscribers

  • @PaulArmstrong1964
    @PaulArmstrong1964 Před 3 lety

    Well executed video! Why don't you have more subscribers? Nice job.

  • @cidsx
    @cidsx Před 3 lety

    You deserve an award of some sort 🎖🥇

  • @peterpayne2219
    @peterpayne2219 Před 3 měsíci

    Very helpful video, thanks!

  • @dennissumande9194
    @dennissumande9194 Před 3 lety

    Soooo well written!

  • @sean77408
    @sean77408 Před 3 lety

    Great stuff! Would love to see this same conversion done with the iMac flat panel from 2002

  • @babyduo4330
    @babyduo4330 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @DYVNbeats
    @DYVNbeats Před 3 lety

    This. Is.
    Amazing.

  • @apusista
    @apusista Před 3 lety

    This is amazing!! Talk about the best of both worlds!! Fantastic idea and you pulled it off!! You should take that beautiful, cylindrical MacPro and do the same thing, with an M1X or whatever. This is one of the best videos I have ever seen. And links for those who want the details! Perfect. ***** Way to go dude! 😃

    • @apusista
      @apusista Před 3 lety

      Huh? I typed 5 stars... for sure. *****

    • @apusista
      @apusista Před 3 lety

      Again... ?

  • @ColbyMcClain
    @ColbyMcClain Před 3 lety

    Incredible job!!!

  • @theclashroyalestream2667

    Nicely done! I had the same project in mind, already gutted a non working G4 cube just have to buy the M1 Mac mini

  • @casetheace
    @casetheace Před rokem +1

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

  • @derienkun
    @derienkun Před 3 lety

    Super cool man. Well done

  • @RKtheNoob
    @RKtheNoob Před 2 lety +1

    This case is even better suited for the Mac studio

  • @getbest50
    @getbest50 Před 3 lety

    Great job dude!!!

  • @SchioAlves
    @SchioAlves Před rokem

    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