Ravich Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Basically. I have a really new PC notebook that I can't return, and..... I should have bought a mac. I was looking at options for buying one when I came across this concept, and started looking into it. For the record, I am looking to have a machine that can run logic pro 8. Here's what I've found (based on the wiki page and google search) from my current hardware regarding hackintosh compatability -Motherboard: works -Processor: works -Video card: does not work or is extremely unstable. NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS -Network card: A solution is being worked toward, but the card has only been recognized and does not function. Intel 3945 I believe -Audio card: not sure how to find out. I couldnt tell from dxdiag, but I can always use an external one, right? So........ from what I understand, it is impossible to relace my video card on my notebook, and I have no idea about the network card. I just wanted to make sure that there's no way around this, because it means that I'm sellin this at a undesired price loss and buying a refurbished macbook pro (ebay seems far too risky) Just wanted to make sure there was no way around the video card issue, since it seems to be the main thing stopping me as of right now. Thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/102555-done-my-research/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaporATX Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 If the notebook is new and you still have the box and everything why not just sell it on ebay or craigslist. You'll take a little hit on the price, but you should do alright. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/102555-done-my-research/#findComment-731135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravich Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Well, I posted the specs somewhere and got an estimate of about 700-900$ I paid 1350$ for it, but I supplied the ram and the HDD, so it was at around a 1550$ value. Would you mind telling me if you think I should be asking for a higher price when I do sell it? -Brand is ADK, Q1 SR model. Has a TI firewire chipset. -OS: Windows XP Pro -Processor: Intel - Core duo T7500 2.2G 4meg cache 800 FSB -15.4 inch glossy screen, no scratches at all, no dead pixels I have found. 1280x800 resolution -Video card: Nvidia 8400 256Meg -160GB 7200RPM SATA HDD 8meg cache -2x2GB A-data RAM -Slim 8X DVD-RW/+RW and CD-RW Drive. Dual Layer. -Warranty is 3 years (bought it 2 months ago) 3 parts labor + lifetime support, but I'm not quite sure if that would transfer with the service tag/serial number or whether it is dependent on my name. -If I were to be completely honest, I would have to say that the battery (6-cell) lasts barely over 2 hours at full charge with settings at optimal battery performance. I guess the last question I have is if there is any PC laptop out there that I could buy instead and run as a hackintosh reliably without much hassle. Probably not worth it, I know, but I guess it bothers me that the warranty on any apple I buy will be void as soon as I upgrade the RAM and/or harddrive. Thanks for your help. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/102555-done-my-research/#findComment-731172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravich Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 On a second look.... this is listed under portables, for the Vostro 1500 Video: NVIDIA 8400M GS 128MB fully works (including QE/CI) with johnnycarcingen's NVInstaller v.33 If mine is what I listed above... would it be the same thing basically? and I think I found my soundcard under portables: Lifebook P1620 Audio Realtek High definition output working with AppleHDAPatcherv1.20 and http://psykopat.free.fr/apple/AppleHDA/rea..._codec_dump.txt So.... obviously my notebook isnt the same brand as those. Does that have any effect? Is the portable only for entire system hardware sets, or can I use it for reference of individual parts? And with that said: can I lose anything by just making the attempt? If it doesnt work out can I easily just run Windows again and forget about OSX all together? Any possible damage? I read about laptops running rather hot... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/102555-done-my-research/#findComment-731270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
knewsom Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 your laptop should have some built in safety protocols in the BIOS that will shut it down or at least scale down the performance of the CPU in the even that it gets too hot. I don't THINK running OSX86 can damage your machine, I'm not 100% on that, since it's a laptop, but I think it'd probably be safe to try it out. Just keep an eye on things. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/102555-done-my-research/#findComment-731273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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