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Re:Mac Pro (late 2013) replica inside a real trashcan by sounds on Sunday January 26, 2014 @01:21AM (#7124123)
It has a sensor that disallows running it with the case off. Disabling the sensor would void the warranty. Not saying nobody will do it, because I'm quite certain someone will (or already has?).

But you'll probably have to actually spring for your _own_ MacPro to mod the sensor.

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Re:Mac Pro (late 2013) replica inside a real trashcan by weinzierl on Sunday January 26, 2014 @02:11AM (#7124208)
Thermal design might rely on a laminar air flow inside the cylinder and taking the case off could result in increased tempatures. Of course we will only know if someone tries it and reports the measured temperatures.
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Re:Mac Pro (late 2013) replica inside a real trashcan by lstamour on Sunday January 26, 2014 @09:03AM (#7125079)
Well this is quite useful to know. I'm going to hope, then, that I can build or buy a clear plastic version of the casing. :)
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