tenaciouscree Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I'm really interested in building a Hackintosh. Problem is I'm relatively broke! I mean, I'd honestly go down the 2nd hand Mac route if I had the money, but I don't. I have a MacBook at present and I'd like to get a static computer running OSX in my house. Here are the requirements. I'd like you special people to help me find the perfect budget/mid-range parts for this. If it runs to the standard of the 1.25Ghz G4 eMac I'll be happy! Core 2's won't be necessary, I wouldn't mind a Pentium-D or even a Celeron - this is only going to be for light work really. Anyway, I don't need a screen, keyboard or mouse so don't worry about factoring that into the budget. I guess the budget is £200 or so - I don't mind keeping onboard graphics.Bits and pieces I have lying around are - 40 and 20GB ATA IDE disks, USB keyboard and mouse, 15" LCD, MSI MS-7015 motherboard, DVD RW drive, Nvidia GeForce FX5200 and a 6600 LE (maybe a Voodoo 3 if I look hard enough!) Hopefully you can help! The main component I really need to know specifically I guess is the motherboard - something that is very much supported within OSX. Thanks in advance! Edit: Sorry, wrong forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenaciouscree Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 Right, after further deliberation (and I know this is the wrong section, sorry! Please move ASAP, mods) I've made this list of parts to buy. Gigabyte S775 Intel 945GZ MATX HD 8CH Audio GLan VGA http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quick...NavigationKey=0 Intel Celeron 347 S775 3.06GHz 512Kb http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quick...NavigationKey=0 Crucial 2x512MB 240Pin DIMM PC2-4200 NonECC Unbuffered CL4 http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quick...0000,4294957152 Tower with 400W PSU http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quick...gationKey=11145 Good choice? Bad choice? Discuss. Comes out around £120 or $240 if that's how you roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Findibulator Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Handy page one of the regulars made. Very nice. Apologies to the originator - I can't remember where that particular thread was. http://sarahbau.dyndns.org:5505/hackintosh/hack_prices.html Today it shows a "cheap hack" for just over $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenaciouscree Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 That's where I found my info from Still, from OSX86's website, the HCL reports the motherboard to be fully compatible out of the box! Can't wait to get a go on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenaciouscree Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 Right, now I've decided to go for a Pentium Dual-Core E2410 - I was wondering what sort of overclocking will be available for this on the chosen board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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