stevehandjobs Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I was prepared to drop about four grand on a new mac pro setup mainly to be used for post production video work. How much would it cost to build a hackintosh comparable or even more powerful than a high end mac pro? That budget does not include a display. Many thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperNet33 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Just get a high end mac pro..... its not worth to spend 4G on a hackint0sh Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-843640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Just get a high end mac pro..... its not worth to spend 4G on a hackint0sh Although this is the conventional wisdom, it wasnt what the OP asked, and the idea of spec'ing out a seriously high-end PC with all osx compatible parts is a droolworthy proposition. If nothing else, I hope some people have some creative suggestions for a kickass fantasy hackintosh: Bring 'em on! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-843671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac_cute Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I have three of this tyan motherboards,but not for this purpose.Here is one idea: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...=83229&st=0 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-843726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Puppy Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 A suggestion: 2 x Intel Xeon X5462 2.8 GHz $1692 http://www.thenerds.net/INTEL.Intel_Xeon_Q...e=12-60549052-2 Supermicro X7DWA-N $510 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813182130 8 x 2GB (16GB total) DDR2-800 ECC FB-DIMM $650 http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20Wor...g/64FB2MPK16GB/ Geforce 8800GTS $180 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130317 2 x Western Digital Caviar SE16 640GB $180 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16822136218 Case: Cooler Master something $280 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811119145 Some random speakers, DVD drive, keyboard etc $100 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-843728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaap Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Here's my stab at a dual Xeon HackPro. No idea if it'd actually work or not. Updated: SuperMicro board rather than Intel skulltrail. 16GB of RAM Cheaper than previous build. Something I just noticed too, spec'ing out a MacPro to match, to put the price of a system like this in stark perspective. Apple charges $3,500 for JUST the 16GB of RAM. They charge twice the going rate for HDs. $100 for the pretend 'superdrive'. Granted, the core system is a good deal, but the add-ons are highway-freakin'-robbery. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-843741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Buy a tricked out Mac Pro? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-843745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Buy a tricked out Mac Pro? read before posting? see post #2 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-843747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazevedo317 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Buy a tricked out Mac Pro? im sure if he wanted to buy a mac pro he wouldn't be on this now would he? and what if he wants a good gaming pc too? to run windows? ik the mac pro can run windows and prob handle most games but the mac pro is more a server than a desktop. and the hackintosh experience is a great experience! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-844099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Puppy Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Here's my stab at a dual Xeon HackPro. No idea if it'd actually work or not. Skulltrail dual 771 board (check) 2 E5440 Harpertown Xeons (?) FBDIMMS (?) 1200W PSU for board- (Works? Overkill?) It is not advisable to get 800MHz FB DIMM if the processor's FSB is 1333 MHz... Rule of thumb when it comes to workstations: Get 800MHz FB DIMM if the processor's FSB is 1600 MHz, or 667 MHz FB DIMM if the processor's FSB is 1333 MHz. And anyway I am not a fan of the skulltrail because the SLI it offers is useless when it comes to hackintoshes (since OS X doesn't support SLI), and the RAM is limited to 8 GB, and so on. Better off getting a Tyan or Supermicro board. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-844862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(MoC) Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Four words. Skulltrail Quad Core Hackintosh. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-844874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
enb14 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Get an 9800GTX+, Extreme Edition CPU, 4 GB DDR3, 24" monitor, Antec or Lian-Li case, 800 PSU, Logitech Mouse + Keyboard, 2 VelociRaptors Hard Drives, 1 Blue-Ray Burner, One RME HDSPe AIO PCIe sound card. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-844979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbetts Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Four words. Skulltrail Quad Core Hackintosh. THIS x1000. For $4000, skulltrail is great for a multiple core system. If you just want 2 quad core xeons, then just go with the lga771 xeons, and the skulltrail mobo. Which you are, which is a good move. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-844991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 read before posting? see post #2 Why on earth would I do something like that? That's just plain ridiculous!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-845018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiaboliK Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 atm skulltrail wont work with 2 cpu's in osx86. altho another alternative is: Asus' Z7S : all works oob (execpt for firewire, I havent sat down to figure it out atm) takes dual socket 771 procs, fb-dimms 667/800 (up to 24gb), alc888 sound (full hd) all in all, I love this board. heres what i have runing in mine : http://diabolik1605.com/G5/specs.php -D- Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-845063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbetts Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Nice looking board there, and less than the skulltrail mobo. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-845075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Wait for the Nehalems if you are not in a harry. They'll be entirely new. As usual Intel will start with the Extreme Editions, something for you, considering you want the very best. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-845109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLiDE FTW!!1 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Buy a mac mini and donate the rest to the CLiDE foundation. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-845124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaap Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 It is not advisable to get 800MHz FB DIMM if the processor's FSB is 1333 MHz...Rule of thumb when it comes to workstations: Get 800MHz FB DIMM if the processor's FSB is 1600 MHz, or 667 MHz FB DIMM if the processor's FSB is 1333 MHz. And anyway I am not a fan of the skulltrail because the SLI it offers is useless when it comes to hackintoshes (since OS X doesn't support SLI), and the RAM is limited to 8 GB, and so on. Better off getting a Tyan or Supermicro board. Thanks, Purple Puppy. I wish I had the cash to actually try one of these builds. That Supermicro board in your list looks awesome, and cheaper than the Intel board. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-845290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHaas Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 It is not advisable to get 800MHz FB DIMM if the processor's FSB is 1333 MHz ... Rule of thumb when it comes to workstations: Get 800MHz FB DIMM if the processor's FSB is 1600 MHz, or 667 MHz FB DIMM if the processor's FSB is 1333 MHz. That's a rule of thumb, for sure. But, some chip sets are tolerant of 800 MHz RAM in 1333 MHz FSB's, while some aren't. OC'ing my Q6600 and E8400 both resulted in exceeding 667 MHz for PC2-5300 RAM, and 1333 MHz for the FSB, yet PC2-5300 RAM worked just fine at 688.89 MHz, whereas I DID settle on PC2-6400 for those machines. The limitation is more likely to be the NB, not the RAM. My two machine's NB's were stable at 1377.78 MHz, but failed at 1380.00 MHz. I can certainly see where the RAM would be a limiting factor, particularly if the NB could tolerate a 1600 MHz OC. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-845313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joblack Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 The Q6600 Quad Core 95W goes like hell (especially if you overclock it to 3 GHz+ ... costs around 110 Euro. Some cheap (working) mainboard, a WD Raptor Harddrive and a lot of RAM and you're fine ... you don't need 4Ks ... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-846362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 The Q6600 Quad Core 95W goes like hell (especially if you overclock it to 3 GHz+ ... costs around 110 Euro. Some cheap (working) mainboard, a WD Raptor Harddrive and a lot of RAM and you're fine ... you don't need 4Ks ... You are totally missing the point. He doesn't want an el cheapo hack. Otherwise a Mac Pro would be a lot better. It is like suggesting to buy a city car to somebody who has a Ferrari in mind. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-846389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(MoC) Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I'd say a Mac Pro because at the end you're going to have a lot of trouble to get something as powerful as the Mac to work. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-846438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaap Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 What does that even mean? Do people ever read anything before posting? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-846449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiaboliK Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 if you READ my post w/ my setup page you can see i do have about the same setup as he wanted with a few exceptions of the mobo and gpu (mines a g92 8800gt 1gb). its as vanilla as you can possibly get, no editing ata kexts, no editing network kexts. 99% works oob (firewire is the one exception). and guess what its already been tested and works great. -D- Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/119137-4000-to-spend-on-a-hackintosh-build/#findComment-846461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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