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DarkNite
post Jul 18 2011, 08:56 AM

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Wow, dunno this thread has reached v2 already.
wiraone - Many thanks & congrats. thumbup.gif

I have bought parts and now waiting for a retail disk as I dun have a mac that can dl lion's update.

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post Jul 19 2011, 07:19 AM

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QUOTE(wiraone @ Jul 18 2011, 11:09 PM)
RAM, get the best you could get with your money. The sames goes to the HD and the rest of the components. Check the hardware forum for suggestion on what the best that can give you bang for the buck.

You surely ask why I can't just list one that work .. well, because in my 2 hackintosh setups, I still couldn't get the best that work 100% as I want them to be. Others can chip in to guide you on the hardware selection.
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get the best you could get with your money.?
Best as in best-bang-for-the-buck or most expensive?
Example, for ram I see many favors G Skill. Is there a reason for that? hmm.gif
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post Jul 19 2011, 02:46 PM

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wiraone - I'm leaning toward Z68 mobo (Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3-B3) and GTX560 Nvidia but I see Apple is not friendly toward nvidia. sad.gif
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post Jul 19 2011, 07:52 PM

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wiraone - Thanks. Ya that's my biggest fear - being the pioneer for the unknown mobo. My hope is with the arrival of Lion, we will see better success rate.
All else fail this is my other option GA-P67A-UD3-B3 & ATI 5870.
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post Jul 20 2011, 07:00 AM

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QUOTE(wiraone @ Jul 19 2011, 11:24 PM)
@Darknite, my other setup is using GA-P67A-UD3-B3 with latest firmware, i5/2400 and it works great really. Sleep, speedstep etc. working .. it has GTS430 GPU.
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If everything is running 100% including USB3.0, then this is Great!
I thought by getting a Z mobo I can optimize the SSD usage, is that correct or stick with P67A-UD3? hmm.gif
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post Jul 25 2011, 07:32 AM

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QUOTE(toiletduck @ Jul 25 2011, 01:21 AM)
hi wiraone, i am planning to build a fresh system with the following spec:

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does it support the latest lion?

sorry to ask about this as I'm totally new in hackintosh, been research in OSX86 & Tony Mac yet couldn't figure out the setup...
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Last time wiraone says research and buy similar KNOWN built. I see Gordo74's using same mobo as yours and he explain in detail TO GO TO LION: Follow this guide. I helped in putting it together and it is step by step like this one. Just like a real Mac, you must be on 10.6.8 to go to Lion.
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post Jul 31 2011, 05:00 PM

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QUOTE(awangkuafiq @ Jul 30 2011, 12:48 PM)
I successfully installed SL on my pc and updated to 10.6.7.. biggrin.gif
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100% everything is working? hmm.gif
Audio?
Sleep?
FireWire?
USD3?

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post Sep 3 2011, 12:58 PM

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QUOTE(totally_skint @ Sep 3 2011, 11:18 AM)
OIC!  doh.gif
I thought it's another name for "pirates" or some such meaning.
See what happens when you ignore proper capitalisation? tongue.gif
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Read more: CG Computers on growth trail http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIM.../#ixzz1WvPmoYwM

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post Sep 18 2011, 08:14 PM

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QUOTE(roditengosmanteng @ Sep 16 2011, 01:49 AM)
guy please help me...i just bought i7 n evrthng to make my hackintosh...the prblem is how to install the os..some say must have chameleon..kernal..what's that all for??can anybody tell what installer should i have to build hackintosh??tqvm
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what is i7 n evrthng? The exact spec?
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post Oct 5 2011, 12:54 PM

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QUOTE(cloudstrife07 @ Oct 5 2011, 12:08 PM)
guys, can my PC spec run hackintosh?

Intel Core i3 2100 processor
Gigabyte H61M-D2-B3 motherboard
4GB RAM
1TB SATA hard disk on AHCI mode
Sapphire AMD Radeon 5770 graphics
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Have seen somebody claim it can be done.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?f=168&t=33555
register if you can access the above site.
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post Oct 18 2011, 12:19 PM

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Many thanks skitZo` for awesome effort & the share!
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post Nov 26 2011, 07:46 AM

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QUOTE(hamswat @ Nov 25 2011, 11:47 PM)
Hi brothers !

I'm building a new PC soon which will be hackintoshed.

Please recommend me a sandybridge spec !! Looking for either i5 or i7 processors.

High specs also can.

Thanks.
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You read the 1st post already?
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post Dec 10 2011, 08:30 AM

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QUOTE(Mr.Lonely @ Dec 5 2011, 02:04 AM)
GTX580
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Thanks,
what about the most powerful AMD graphic card that can be used for Hackintosh?
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post Jun 4 2012, 07:51 AM

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QUOTE(Bad Cyborg @ May 23 2012, 10:43 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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What is your exact spec and which flavor OS are your running?
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post Jun 4 2012, 10:45 PM

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QUOTE(Bad Cyborg @ Jun 4 2012, 04:14 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!
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which processor and mobo? hmm.gif
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post Dec 5 2012, 07:00 PM

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QUOTE(larilagilaju @ Dec 4 2012, 05:01 PM)
Because all some of my app that i need are not compatible with lion or mountain lion.
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what apps are not compatible with lion or mountain lion? hmm.gif
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post Jun 6 2020, 08:14 AM

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QUOTE(piscesguy @ May 27 2020, 12:23 PM)
user posted image
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What the mobo brand & model?
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post Jun 9 2020, 07:51 AM

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QUOTE(piscesguy @ Jun 8 2020, 04:43 PM)
GIGABYTE B450M S2H.
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This mobo supports your Intel cpu?
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post Jun 9 2020, 09:01 AM

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QUOTE(piscesguy @ Jun 9 2020, 08:59 AM)
Actually I m using Ryzen 3 3300x cpu.

Because I have selected the iMac Pro 2017 SMBIOS under config file, so naturally will show Intel cpu.
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Thanks for the clarification.

 

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