The M4 Mac mini is the same height as the original G4

[CooperBox]

That 5" x 5" dimension of the new Mac Mini looks particularly interesting. Why? Back in 2020 I found myself with a spare Cube G4 case and reasoned it could be interesting to pop a G4 Intel Mini inside to enhance the overall look and improve performance. Link HERE.
Now, if ever an M4 Mini comes my way, it could be interesting to do something similar to provide it with the classic, much-loved Cube look, because lets face it, Apple could and should have been far more daring and creative with the now quite boring, silver Mac Mini shape.

 

[swamprock]

That 5" x 5" dimension of the new Mac Mini looks particularly interesting. Why? Back in 2020 I found myself with a spare Cube G4 case and reasoned it could be interesting to pop a G4 Intel Mini inside to enhance the overall look and improve performance. Link HERE.
Now, if ever an M4 Mini comes my way, it could be interesting to do something similar to provide it with the classic, much-loved Cube look, because lets face it, Apple could and should have been far more daring and creative with the now quite boring, silver Mac Mini shape.

I did the same with my dead Cube, although I used a G4 Mac Mini, and also included an external drive enclosure with more ports, without utilizing the chassis itself (velcroed both to the insides of the case). I'm now exploring utilizing a 2017 Macbook board and dongle, inspired by a video where a guy took one and put it in a glass jar a la The Terminator 2. This time, I'll utilize the chassis, but without modifying the structure.

 

[TheShortTimer]

I'm now exploring utilizing a 2017 Macbook board and dongle, inspired by a video where a guy took one and put it in a glass jar a la The Terminator 2.

Like this?

 

[swamprock]

Like this?

Yep... that was his inspiration. His final result was more akin to what was in the scientist's hand...