kdb424 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Paychecks are great, but credit is better. I need to build some. SO I decided to build a hackintosh as my Macbook pro doesn't cut it for everything. I'm planning on setting my price limit to $1500 USD, and I want to build my first desktop, but I am only buying from newegg.com What I am trying to achieve is this. Quad core processor 4 GB's of ram Graphics card with 2 DVI ports This case unless there is a good reason not too. Preferably a 1 TB hard drive About a 22" LCD screen DVD-RW Wireless internet would be great. Only 2 more usb (on top of Keyboard and mouse) No need for firewire or bluetooth That's it for the hardware. The software requirements are I would prefer to install with iatkos V2.0i, or kallyway and want to keep this as vanilla as possible. I am not great with debugging yet but anything that the osx86 tool by ~pcwiz can fix than it is allowed (including finding drivers unless you want to post them with your suggestions). These are mainly suggestions, but that is what I was looking tward. It doesn't have to be exact, but under or arround $1500. I'f i'm being too picky, or you have a build that you suggest, let me know! I just want everything as simple and vanilla as possible is all. It's great when everything works. Thanks in advance! I'm counting on the community for this one! I will be doing programming (I am going to college for it soon) on this desktop if that helps choose what will be in it. I will be using virtual machines, but I won't be doing any gaming what so ever on this, so the only thing that matters with the graphics card is support and two twenty some inch monitors. Maybe 3 later. I tried a build, but I have never done this before, let alone for a hackintosh, but let me know what you think, or come up with one all on your own! https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedW...spx?ID=10317128 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122021-you-pick-my-build-what-do-you-think-is-the-best-to-use/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaap Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Make sure your mobo choice works with the install method you want to use. (Check the HCL). Personally, I'd go with DDR2 1066 RAM over the DDR2 800. I'd lose the PCI slot fan- it'll probably just add noise for no real reason- those specs aren't going to be excessively hot. Unless you really dig that case, I'd go for one with 120mm fan mounts, and 1 or 2 decent 120mm fans with motherboard connectors rather than molex connectors. (So they can be monitored and controlled.) 120mm fans are quiet and move more air than 80mm. The HD fan isn't a bad idea though, since you're protecting 1TB of data. Personally, I'm having a hard time thinking that Q6700 is really bang-for-buck worth it over a $190 Q6600. I have the same graphic card, running dual 22" Samsung monitors- it should be ideal for your uses. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122021-you-pick-my-build-what-do-you-think-is-the-best-to-use/#findComment-863668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdb424 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 I was debating on the mobo. Can you link me to the one you were suggesting on newegg? I can't find it for some reason. Thanks for letting me know it wold not be a hot build either. I wasn't sure. I'm liking the case a bunch, and don't care TOO much about noise, so I think that I will keep the case. Is there any was that I can ass more fans inside other than the PCI fans that would be better? Would I even need them? As for the mobo, I don't need all of that, I just want some usb, quad core support, 8 GB or ram support, and one gigibit ethernet port is all. I guess that I went overboard. edit: I messed with the build again. Took some power off of the cpu to save some cash. I'm working on a 2.2GHz Macbook pro, so everything is an upgrade to me. lol. Also, do I need a CPU cooler, and if so, can someone pick out a good one for me preferably with variable fan speed. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122021-you-pick-my-build-what-do-you-think-is-the-best-to-use/#findComment-864227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The 2.2 Macbook Pro is quite fast lol! Anyway, here's the link to the motherboard you want! Gigabyte P35-DS4 - Newegg Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122021-you-pick-my-build-what-do-you-think-is-the-best-to-use/#findComment-864372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdb424 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thanks Synaesthesia for the link. "Deactivated Item" is what I get when looking to buy it on the page. Maybe that's why I couldn't find it. Wonder why... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122021-you-pick-my-build-what-do-you-think-is-the-best-to-use/#findComment-864376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Try the new Gigabyte GA-P45-DS3 or DS4 (might be EP45-DS3) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122021-you-pick-my-build-what-do-you-think-is-the-best-to-use/#findComment-864455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdb424 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'll look into it. Apparently I picked out a pretty supported build, just picked too much for my needs. lol Is there anything that I'm missing like a CPU heat sync and fan? Or anything at all? I'm just making sure that I get it all in there. I do have a keyboard and mouse, though I will replace them later too. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122021-you-pick-my-build-what-do-you-think-is-the-best-to-use/#findComment-864515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaap Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I was debating on the mobo. Can you link me to the one you were suggesting on newegg? I can't find it for some reason. Thanks for letting me know it wold not be a hot build either. I wasn't sure. I'm liking the case a bunch, and don't care TOO much about noise, so I think that I will keep the case. Is there any was that I can ass more fans inside other than the PCI fans that would be better? Would I even need them? From the looks of it, that case can take another fan in the front, pulling air in over the hard drive cage. I would recommend a fan in that position, vs. the side panel, but with your hard drive fan, no you probably don't need it. I've built many a system with 1 case fan in the front, pulling air in, the CPU fan, and the PSU fan as an exhaust out the back- no other fans in the case. This arrangement works fine for a good combo of airflow, cooling, and quietness- providing you aren't overclocking your components to the hilt, or using your system in a really hot location. If you do plan to overclock a lot, then more case fans are better. As for the mobo, I don't need all of that, I just want some usb, quad core support, 8 GB or ram support, and one gigibit ethernet port is all. I guess that I went overboard. Based on what you want, I'd say you'd do fine with a Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3L. It's well supported, and makes an excellent Hackintosh with everything you list above. Use this guide. Also, do I need a CPU cooler, and if so, can someone pick out a good one for me preferably with variable fan speed. Thanks! Unless you're going to be doing an extreme overclock, there's nothing wrong with the stock heatsink and fan with the Q6600. I've found Intel's stock coolers to do a good job- they're only slightly noisy. If you want to use a third party cooler, I'd recommend getting the OEM Q6600 for about $10 less due to no CPU cooler. Then I'd recommend something like an Arctic Cooling Freezer Pro 7. There are a lot of choices for third party CPU coolers (search newegg under fans and heatsinks: LGA 775) but I defer to my experience with this and other AC products (always been great) and the 2,100+ majority high-rated user reviews. It's quieter than the stock cooler, and keeps temps a few degrees lower. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122021-you-pick-my-build-what-do-you-think-is-the-best-to-use/#findComment-865420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdb424 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Zaap: You are the best. The mobo is pretty much erfect for what I need reading through that guide, and thanks for the guide on the cpu cooler. This is the cpu you recommended This is the one that I had on my wish list. Which is better, or are they the same, cause the one that I picked is more money for some reason. You saved me so much money n the mobo, I am willing to spend a little more on the cpu if it would help any. I'll most likely get a cpu cooler, as I don't care too much about noise. That's why you get bigger speakers and use iTunes right? lol. But really, it seams that it will not be a hot build, and I don't plan on overclocking for a while at least. This is screaming fast as far as I am concerned with my current computer (Macbook Pro) I have no PC's in the house under 7 years old either, so this will be amazing for me. lol. I dropped the price and raised compatibility thanks to all you you. Especially Zapp. Thanks a bunch! Anything else add-on like that is useful? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122021-you-pick-my-build-what-do-you-think-is-the-best-to-use/#findComment-865430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknojunkie Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 this is so funny everyday someone asking which parts to get. There is an HCL list. Look. lol and the reason your CPU is more becuase its retail comes with box, manual, and fan. The other just comes with a CPU Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122021-you-pick-my-build-what-do-you-think-is-the-best-to-use/#findComment-865477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdb424 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 amantheboy: Thanks for the CPU info. I'll just buy the one with the box and everything. I know that there a list. My intention was not to find all compatable parts but to get suggestions on what parts would be good for me. I have gotten much help, and really enjoy hearing what people think that I should get. I have happily dropped $500 USD off of my original price that I was looking at spending thanks to the help of others. Keep the thoughts coming! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122021-you-pick-my-build-what-do-you-think-is-the-best-to-use/#findComment-865483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaap Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 this is so funny everyday someone asking which parts to get. There is an HCL list. True, but there also comes a point where one has to ask, "well, what exactly the hell is the purpose of this section then, if not to ask for Buying Thoughts?" Is the goal for it to become a place where no one ever posts a build question thread, and the whole thing just stagnates into the already Hackintosh-saavy having one big circle-jerk? How boring will that be? To the OP's credit, he posted a list of hardware, and asked relevant questions showing he had done his research enough to just be confirming the buying decision, which seems like what this forum section should be for. Granted, it gets tiring seeing 1,000 "Will this work?!!" threads in a row where people don't seem to have made any attempt to look at the HCL or read any other threads, but this didn't seem to be one of them. Sorry for the rant, just I know from my own first experience here that it's tough for newcomers know exactly how to ask a question about a new build. Which is better, or are they the same, cause the one that I picked is more money for some reason. You saved me so much money n the mobo, I am willing to spend a little more on the cpu if it would help any. I'll most likely get a cpu cooler, as I don't care too much about noise. The Q6600 is a great processor for both Hackintosh, and Windows/Linux whatever other OS's you plan to run. Excellent bang-for-buck. If noise isn't a big concern, and you aren't overclocking, just buy the retail Q6600 you originally picked out- it comes with the stock cooler. It'll work fine. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/122021-you-pick-my-build-what-do-you-think-is-the-best-to-use/#findComment-865851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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