The way people would do it is, first dump a DMG file out of the USB stick, then restore the image into the other USB stick.

This post has been edited by Bad Cyborg: Mar 10 2012, 09:30 PM

I'd agree with you, but not everyone can spend over 3K on Core i5 and without ATI or Nvidia graphics. Although if color accuracy and good solid black level is a huge concern, then you have no choice but to go Mac. You could do a lot worse with something like Acer S3.

Shouldn't be any problem. Did you at least google?

Is it Core 2 Duo model from 2009 with Radeon HD 3670 graphics?

If it's Intel GMA 4500MHD, then no. That is to say, it will run OS X, but you will not like it.

BTW here's a question for all you guys. Anyone here running Crysis 2 on their hack Mac?

This post has been edited by Bad Cyborg: Apr 16 2012, 05:20 PM

There's nothing magical about Unibeast or VMware. What you can accomplish with Tonymacx86's method, you can do the same with iAtkos. For my mini cube desktop, I only use 1-step iAtkos install.

Everything works.

There's no need for post installation patches, except for the ones from Apple to fix security issues.

The magic is in finding the right board with the right chips and the right graphics card.

Just giving your model name as Inspiron 530 won't do you any good. Just try and google up "Inspiron 530" for yourself and see how varied the model's specs are.

http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/dell-insp...ag=mncol;subnav
http://www.pcworld.com/product/31068/dell_...30.html?p=specs
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,23286...0.asp?tab=Specs

Only one thing is for sure. Inspiron 530 belongs to a generation of computers that are at least 3 years behind times. If you're interested in a more current, 100% compatible system specs, you can PM me.

Yes, but it will be a crippling experience since your netbook will be too slow to be of any use. You'd never want to install OS X on anything less than a dual core with Intel HD graphics.

PM me.

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Added on May 20, 2012, 5:46 pmhttp://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2011/04/dsd...utions-for.html

This post has been edited by Bad Cyborg: May 20 2012, 05:46 PM

I never put my hack-Mac to sleep either. I need it for downloading gigabyte files anyway. Just the display sleeping is good enough for me. If you need a proper working sleep you need to edit your DSDT and all kinds of fun stuff. I tried that a few times, and despite following the guideline to the T, I still never got it right. So if you succeed, just brag about it. If not, it's not the end of the world.

You should try getting ATI HD 54xx, 65xx and 66xx on a notebook to sleep (only the display, not the whole computer). Now that's some serious fun.

Pretty sad actually.

It seems a lot of people are running OS X on their netbooks just for the hell of it. Have you even considered that Mac OS can be a lot more useful than just for FaceBook? And when it's run on a more capable set up (only RM300 more expensive than your run-of-the-mill netbooks), the usefulness may even topple Windows machines? Why do you think some people wouldn't go back to Windows after getting into OS X?

I started much earlier, back before there was a Hackintosh thread. Then I stopped for a long time. After that people started raving about Dell Mini OS X installation. That was no challenge because back then there was already a website with very detailed instructions, so that any child with basic English reading skills could do it.

So, congrats on getting a new Mac. Which one is it?

If you'd like a compact sized ITX that will run faster than Mac Mini (ie. quad core instead of dual core) and cheaper, and comes with 3TB HDD instead of 500GB, then I can be of help. Of course it won't be quite as small, but it's still a midget compared to the average ITX boxes from Silverstone.

I wouldn't even go near it at 300 IMHO. For 500 I'd rather get an AMD Brazo netbook and be content with running Windows. Or I'd just put in a little more money for a used iPad 2. You can't beat instant-on. Besides, iPad 2 has a ton of great photo and illustration apps these days, not the least of which, it has N.O.V.A. 3, which looks remarkably like Crysis. Just try running Crysis on the EeePC and see what happens.

And iOS is just so much simpler to use. So much so that Windows 8 looks like a knock-off of iOS.

If I'm not wrong, should be under 1800. While this may look very close to the 1899 price of base Mac Mini, bear in mind the DIY would come with 4GB DDR3, 3TB HDD, choice of Nvidia/ATI 1/2GB graphics, and quad core Core i5, which I estimate to be ~30% faster.

Also, no need for costly extended Applecare. Anything wrong with the set, you can quickly fix it yourself.

This post has been edited by Bad Cyborg: May 23 2012, 05:50 PM

I'm using the ITX I quoted you as my main rig. It never once made me feel unsafe. If a hackMac makes you feel unsafe, you're doing it wrong.

I'm thoroughly satisfied with my rig. But for traveling concern, I recently thought of buying a Mac Mini. I previously had MacBook Air in mind, but 3K is too much money for me right now. Also, I don't like that Intel HD 3000. So I looked into Mac Mini. I thought 1899 wasn't a bad price. But then I discovered the CPU is dual core only. And even worse, the dual core is soldered on. And worse still, the hard disk is 2.5". And there's no USB 3.0.

So there you have it. If you want to buy an Apple just for the sake of looking good, then get a Mac. Safety wise, stability has never been a question, at least not on my ITX rig. Your mileage may vary.

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Added on May 23, 2012, 10:52 pmWho, me? As stated earlier, my new built won't go to sleep, but that never was an issue because all this time I was using Windows 7, and I've never once let it go to sleep. Must make full use of Streamyx now that the bastards are blocking us up down and sideways. Our downloads are now at an all time low. So, no way I'm letting my set sleep, display alone is quite enough, thankyou.

Like I also said earlier, the thing that ultimately frustrates people, and this is the most challenging thing, is getting ATI cards to let notebook displays sleep. If anyone has done that, they need to share their secret! Because this doen't seem to be just a matter of DSDT editing, but it's actually the KEXT. If anyone has managed to make HD5470 to black out the built in display, please share.

This post has been edited by Bad Cyborg: May 23 2012, 10:55 PM

Core i5 Sandy Bridge
ATI HD6570 LP version (used to be Nvidia GT 420 also LP)
HDD WD 3TB*
OS X 10.7.3
250w PSU (modded)
All in a nice ITX case I can carry on one palm, and it cost only 130 ringgit!

* This is the main reason I went OS X, because Windows 7 takes too much work to get full 3TB instead of 2.2, and I can't use it as primary disk and still get the HDD partitioned the way I want. So, gay Anonymous guy. You miss the bigger picture due to your penis fixation.

http://www.osx86.net/video-graphics/13710-...150-driver.html
Even though it may work, Intel 3150 + OS X = a very sad boy. If I were you and I'm stuck with a set like that, I'd just accept fate and install Windows Starter. I wouldn't even bother installing 2GB RAM. After all, people buy netbooks to go on Facebook, and nothing else.

If you can get the AMD Brazo platform to install OS X, you'd be a real genius. And by that I don't mean Apple Genius the job title. I mean you have a degree in quantum physics, and your name is William Bell.

Your Aspire 4930 MUST come with Nvidia for OS X to install. There are many different variants of 4930, most of which run on Intel 4500MHD graphics, which is unsupported. My guess is your Aspire 4930 comes with Nvidia 9300. Aspire One D250 is an earlier netbook that came with GMA 950, which has always been compatible. No need for an announcement here. To find out which netbooks can run OS X, check this chart.

http://www.mymacnetbook.com/compatibility-chart/

Again, if you have a netbook, I pray that you'd at least read and consider my statement above, and realize the mental sickness you must have to want to force OS X on a Facebook plaything.

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Added on June 4, 2012, 4:20 pmIf yours has the Optimus thing, that will get you stuck for good. Do you have a setting in your BIOS to disable Intel graphics? You can try that but no guarantees.

This post has been edited by Bad Cyborg: Jun 4 2012, 04:26 PM

That's for me to know and for you to find out. Anyway this board is perfect.

I can build you one too if you want.

Read my Aspire answer given on #542.

This post has been edited by Bad Cyborg: Jun 5 2012, 01:32 AM

Windows is not very different from OS X, and it comes with more desktop customization than what is found on OS X. Windows also has far more variety of softwares. So there's no reason to think that installing OS X will make a cheap netbook more fun. The reason people would want OS X on their set these days is mostly to develop iOS apps for profits. That's something you won't be able to do on your netbooks.

It depends on the chipset that comes with your PC. Pentium E5800 alone isn't sufficient enough to determine the PC's compatibility.

If your hardware supports, yes.

Added:
Installation guide

This post has been edited by Bad Cyborg: Jul 18 2012, 02:54 PM

Here's a video I found just now. Helps you build that dream ITX Hacintosh you've always wanted.

Why would you want Snow Leopard?

That ITX case is useful only if you're happy with integrated graphics and low watt CPU. Notice it doesn't give you any space for PCIe slot. And low watt means no quad core. A much better case for ITX would be this one from Antec.

http://store.antec.com/Product/enclosure-i...45-15121-4.aspx

The PSU is evidently sufficient to power a Core i7.

http://www.rtftechnologies.org/general/computer2.html

But the further you look at their cases and count the cost, you'll inevitably come to question whether it's better to flat out get a real Mac Mini. After all it's only 1899.

Please post a follow up to your earlier thread here with your solutions.
http://www.osx86.net/10-8-mountain-lion/21...html#post139202

Also, did you activate Nvidia Optimus?