newtrax Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Hi all, I've just started my new job in a design agency, where I need to work in OS X as well as XP. My employer has asked me send required hardware specs, but due to budget considerations, I wondered if any pre-built store or online bought 'PC's are recommended for osx86 purposes? I would ideally like to just send a link to pre-packaged Dell (or better) system that is Core 2 duo based with a large display, that has all it's hardware natively supported. (I don't mind a bit of kext replacement ie. 10.4.8 with 8.8.1 kernal and titan/natit nvidia graphics maybe?) I guess that being office based dual-screen support is more important than 3d performance, but is GMA950 useable for Photoshop etc. ? Sound is not really important, but gigabit lan would be a bonus. Any recommendations, that can match/beat an iMac 20" on features and price? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icey-ice-ice Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 PC = PowerPC other than that alotta dells can run it. most dell dimensions are compatible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtrax Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 PC = PowerPC other than that alotta dells can run it. most dell dimensions are compatible. Thanks for your reply. I've got OSX running OK on my home P4 desktop and centrino laptop, but for work I basically just need to convince them that a 20" imac £1,000+ is worth the extra over a Dell + screen for ~£750. If it HAS to be a Dell, then I'd like to know if any specific Core 2 duo models have FULLY compatable LAN and Graphics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icey-ice-ice Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 what is your job? that could help me describe to him why a mac is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtrax Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 OK, I lost out, and they've ordered me a Dell Dimension E520. E6300 Core 2 Duo Intel G965 Express Chipset ATI 1300 Pro 256Mb 1Gb DDR2 Does anyone know how well the lastest 8.8.1 SSE3 kernals & ATI (badenov?) drivers will support this? What lan/sound drivers will it need? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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