Method2001 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 What did you use for the onboard sound and ethernet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JavaGuru Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 What did you use for the onboard sound and ethernet? Amazing build, can you comment whether onboard things worked out of the box? network, sound, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeared Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Amazing build, can you comment whether onboard things worked out of the box? network, sound, etc what do you mean out of the box.. I mean they work, out of the box, but not in os x until you install the proper mac os x drivers, or kexts. which are easily available. I think they're even on this thread. But if they're not, just search for p6x58d and find the motherboard thread and everything is on there.. even my entire extras folder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeared Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Just a quick update: seasonic 850w PSU installed and this time no coil whine I hooked up the front panel power button and led, but didn't get tot he usb, or headphones yet. ignore the blue fan, that's being replaced when my enermax fan gets RMAd. I don't really like lights inside computers. I need to clean up my cable management sometime in the near future, but it's pretty packed in there, so not sure how much better it's going to get. My temps are great, even with the side on, my motherboard is right at 31°C and my processor overclocked to 4ghz I am stable at 37°C Idle, and 66°C full load after an hour. all three hd temps are at 28, 29, and 28 thanks to the noctua fan mounted underneath them. All in all.. Pretty much done. Waiting on a new external esata RAID enclosure for backups, and then I'll call it quits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveVegas Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 So first of all: I'm very impressed of the way it all went. I'm very happy for you! I posted a reply earlier. I said I'll build a pretty exact build like yours. Now that I have the money I'll spend about 5k for a build like yours. Since I live in Switzerland I searched these items in a Swiss Store and that came out: G5 Case : Ebay 211.- CPU Core i7 920: http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Re...;Artikel=165633 333.- VIDEO CARD Inno3D GTX-285: http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Re...;Artikel=180406 419 CPU COOLER Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme True Copper: http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Re...;Artikel=162606 130.- MOTHERBOARD Asus P6X58D Premium, Intel X58, LGA1366, SLI, CFX: http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Re...;Artikel=182391 379.- ENERGY Seasonic M12D-850 Gaming Series 80-Plus, 850 Watt: http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Re...;Artikel=167533 227.- RAM 2xCorsair TR3X6G1600C8D, 3x2GB, DDR3-1600, CL8@1.65V: http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Re...;Artikel=159427 2x246.- HD for OS Samsung SSD PB22-J MLC, 2.5 Zoll, 64GB, SATA-II: http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Re...;Artikel=166159 209.- HD for DATA 2x Samsung HD103SJ, F3, 7200rpm, 32MB, 1TB, SATA-II: http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Re...;Artikel=171858 2x99.- HD COOLER Thermaltake iCage A2309 HDD-Bracket: http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Re...;Artikel=117706 29.- Blu-Ray DVD: Lite-On IHOS104-37, BluRay ROM, DVD-ROM, schwarz, SATA: http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Re...;Artikel=168681 94.- Apple Wireless Keyboard, ohne Nummernblock, CH-Layout: http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Re...;Artikel=177109 111.- Apple Magic Mouse, Multitouch: http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Re...;Artikel=177151 95.- Apple Cinema Display 30" Dual DVI- Aluminium Design: http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Re...;Artikel=108140 2380.- Total: 5307.- I know that this build is pretty much your build exept some little differences. Anyway: I wanted to ask if this build would work. Could you do a little tuturial? (Holy Hackintosh Tutorial ) I'm spending a lot of money so I want to be sure this build will work 100% Ah yeah: I tried to configurate my mac at the apple site to look how expensive it would get with the EXACT SAME specs. You know what I got? 9731.- ! ! ! I'm so happy to have you guys Since I'll use a different video card. Do you recommend the Inno3D GTX-285 ? You said you would preffer this video card so I added it into my list So yeah nothing else to say. I just wanted to THANK you. You were my big inspiration since a year or so and now I have the money to actually make this dream reallity I wanted to thank you Thanks for everything. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeared Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 I know that this build is pretty much your build exept some little differences. Anyway: I wanted to ask if this build would work. Could you do a little tuturial? (Holy Hackintosh Tutorial ) I'm spending a lot of money so I want to be sure this build will work 100% Ah yeah: I tried to configurate my mac at the apple site to look how expensive it would get with the EXACT SAME specs. You know what I got? 9731.- ! ! ! I'm so happy to have you guys Since I'll use a different video card. Do you recommend the Inno3D GTX-285 ? You said you would preffer this video card so I added it into my list So yeah nothing else to say. I just wanted to THANK you. You were my big inspiration since a year or so and now I have the money to actually make this dream reallity I wanted to thank you Thanks for everything. Dave Hmmm.. I definitely think you should try it, but I can tell you that your best bet, to make it infinitely easier, would be to just use a pc case. I'm not saying that it was really really hard to mod the mac pro case, it was tough, but it just takes a lot of time, reworking, measuring, planning, more measuring, and more time. I don't know how elaborate of a tutorial I could write for you, as I was just baby stepping through my build, solving each individual need. As for the components, that's a bummer you have to pay such a premium. I've heard that the gtx 285 works well, and even considered upgrading myself, but I just don't need that much video power. If anything I'd like another card just to run four screens. But by all means, your build looks extremely solid, and I'd be glad to give you advice along the way. But not so much modding advice as that's really hard without being there. good luck.. you'll love it when you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafootballer Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I like your build I might borrow some things from it ill probably get the GTX 285 (or higher if possible) and get some cheaper and less RAM as well as just a 1tb HDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treadly Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Thanks for the great post on your build. I am planning on replicating your efforts but I hope to use some existing parts of my own. Does anyone know if any RAM or HDD can be used? I will likely upgrade my RAM, but I want to keep my HDDs. I have a single 2TB disc and two 500gb in raid. I also have a 650W Corsair PSU, will that be enough power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackilroy Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 HDD doesn't matter, your PSU is fine. RAM… I think it doesn't matter what RAM you use, but don't quote me on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeared Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 I like your build I might borrow some things from it ill probably get the GTX 285 (or higher if possible) and get some cheaper and less RAM as well as just a 1tb HDD if you'll use the 295, do it. I've heard nothing but good things. I cannot complain about the 220 oc. It's just so strong. It runs my dual 30 inchers, and plays any game I throw at it very reasonably. But if I had the money, sure a 295 would be sweeeeet,. Thanks for the great post on your build. I am planning on replicating your efforts but I hope to use some existing parts of my own. Does anyone know if any RAM or HDD can be used? I will likely upgrade my RAM, but I want to keep my HDDs. I have a single 2TB disc and two 500gb in raid. I also have a 650W Corsair PSU, will that be enough power? I prefer to use ram that's approved by my motherboard, but other than that, everything is fair game. the hard drives are fine. I would say that 650 is safe, but try the power supply calculator to be more confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacticalapples Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I've got a couple of questions about this and hackintoshes in general. 1. with 12gb of ram, is it really necessary? I've seen a lot of comparative speed tests that clock computers with higher specs as hacked macs against real macs, and they tend to be barely a little higher. Why is this? 2. What's the deal with updates? Is it really hard to update a hacked mac? How stable is it comparatively? I really want to build a hackintosh, and I'd end up buying mostly new parts aside from my hard drive, cd drive and video card (geforce 250...i think it's compatable?) if not I may just purchase either an imac and sell my PC or a macbook pro and sell my netbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeared Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 I've got a couple of questions about this and hackintoshes in general. 1. with 12gb of ram, is it really necessary? I've seen a lot of comparative speed tests that clock computers with higher specs as hacked macs against real macs, and they tend to be barely a little higher. Why is this? 2. What's the deal with updates? Is it really hard to update a hacked mac? How stable is it comparatively? I really want to build a hackintosh, and I'd end up buying mostly new parts aside from my hard drive, cd drive and video card (geforce 250...i think it's compatable?) if not I may just purchase either an imac and sell my PC or a macbook pro and sell my netbook. 1. I'm not sure about the speed tests. I've read that 12gb vs. 6 is a little bit slower, but we're talking a very small amount. And beyond that, I use it for sure. I'm routinely using 6-8 gb while working, and have used all 12 on several occasions. final cut, after effects and illustrator/photoshop use a lot when all open at the same time. 2. updates are easy as long as you research a little first. for example.. 10.6.3 was just a new sleep enabler, and replacing my audio kext.. that was it.. used software update.. all is gravy. I can't suggest building a hackintosh enough. I absolutely love this machine. It's insanely fast, never kernel panics, and everything works flawlessly. I think the ssd makes a big difference. It has sped up my workflow like 30-40% probably. And if it gets my work done faster, I'm happy. Not to mention all i have to do is reboot and I'm in windows playing the starcraft 2 beta, and some crysis. Both of which run perfectly fine always at higher then 30 fps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIPSotto Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi everyone. I wrote up a guide, please visit. www.tipsotto.blogspot.com Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeared Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Hi everyone. I wrote up a guide, please visit.www.tipsotto.blogspot.com Good Luck tipsotto is using a cakewalk install. hardly recommended. sticking with retail installs and using chameleon bootloader are much much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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