GoAriesGo Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hi,I want to build a hackintosh for audio/image editing. The softwaresI normally use are Logic Pro & Photoshop.This is the first time I try to build a hackintosh, could anyone give me some advice about the configuration? Are they good enough for what i need to use? I saw this article so wanna give MSI Z97 gaming 9 AC a try. Anyone use MSI mobo before? http://www.tonymacx86.com/bios-uefi/143167-msi-9-series-motherboards-os-x-setup-configuration.html Here’s my configuration list:Processor: Intel i7 4790 Motherboard: MSI Z97GAMING 9 AC Graphics Card: MSI N770 TF 2GD5 RAM: Avexir 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600C9 SSD: HyperX 3K SSD 120gThanks in advanced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kynyo Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I suggest you to use a Gigabyte Z87/Z97 motherboard. It will be more easy to install, OOTB actually by using OZmosis and native install OS X. You could change also GPU with EVGA one, they have much better implementation of BIOS. Motherboard recomandation: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4968#ov PS: Don't post to*y links here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim.jim Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I know this is a little old but I found this when doing a google search. I have no problems with my new build using a MSI Gaming 9 AC (although I haven't been able to test the wifi because it needs to be RMA'd). I have very similar specs to you but I went with a MSI GTX 970. Audio works with an patch command and ethernet works using an injected kext. I am using Clover btw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Dev Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I suggest you to use a Gigabyte Z87/Z97 motherboard. It will be more easy to install, OOTB actually by using OZmosis and native install OS X. You could change also GPU with EVGA one, they have much better implementation of BIOS. Motherboard recomandation: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4968#ov PS: Don't post to*y links here. Complete untrue and miss information. Now to get back on topic... I have a MSI Z97 PC Mate Mother Board in one of my Test systems. Works Flawlessly. The hardest thing for me when I started was understanding MSI ACPI tables. Once I was able to correct the DSDT using a SSDT, as all systems need to do, I was able to get the board working 100%. Only use FakeSMC, LAN Driver and Patched AppleHDA and booting with Clover. Don't let users scare you away. If you need help with this board just PM me. I know this is a little old but I found this when doing a google search. I have no problems with my new build using a MSI Gaming 9 AC (although I haven't been able to test the wifi because it needs to be RMA'd). I have very similar specs to you but I went with a MSI GTX 970. Audio works with an patch command and ethernet works using an injected kext. I am using Clover btw. I found a way to correct the DSDT to not need the Audio Injector Kext. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim.jim Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I found a way to correct the DSDT to not need the Audio Injector Kext. DSDT edits are a bit beyond my skill still, could you share what you did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Dev Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 DSDT edits are a bit beyond my skill still, could you share what you did? PM me a DSDT extract and IOREG and I will make one for your board. Then I can explain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim.jim Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 PM me a DSDT extract and IOREG and I will make one for your board. Then I can explain... Great, I am out of town and will send you one as soon as I get home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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