misformac Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Hi guys. I've been doing a few hours of research on this forum and the internet, and i think i have a reasonable build plan. but i guess it never hurts to ask/reconfirm before i go out and buy the parts, so i would really appreciate any comments or major issues/problems i should be aware of regarding the following plan for a hackintosh (my focus is on achieving an easy and fully working/compatible osX installation as possible): Motherboard: GA-EP45-DS3R CPU: Intel Q6600 OR Intel Q9400 Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce 8800 GT 512mb OR ATI Radeon HD3850 512mb PCI-E my main confusion is with the graphics card choice, because there doesn't seem to be one that general consensus has determined to be the easiest to use. I would really appreciate any guidance! Thanks! Ronny. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/128035-hackintosh-build-plan-would-appreciate-a-quick-off-the-top-of-your-head-appraisal-by-you-guys/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackintom Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Gigabyte is a good choice, but I wouldn't buy a P45 mobo.. I'd rather have a GA-EP35-DS4. Or even better, a GA-EX38-DS4. If I were you, I would buy a 8800 GTS 512... it's quieter and more powerful, for a few more bucks. Choose the Q6600 !! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/128035-hackintosh-build-plan-would-appreciate-a-quick-off-the-top-of-your-head-appraisal-by-you-guys/#findComment-905903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaaseyRacer Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Why do you not recommend the P45 boards? The price point on them is quite favorable these days. The X series the newest and greatest, but newegg does not even sell the GA-EX38-DS4 anymore (listed as deactivated). Which probably means it is on its ways out. I have had no issues with the GA-EP45-DS3R. I should have another one arrive today that I am going to build for a friend. I have also read good things about the GA-X48-DQ6. However that board is a large price jump over the P45 boards. Personally I would buy the Q9400. It is a faster processor, and it has a 1333 MHz bus. Then again, I am not an over clocker and most of the guys here are. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/128035-hackintosh-build-plan-would-appreciate-a-quick-off-the-top-of-your-head-appraisal-by-you-guys/#findComment-905934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaap Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I have an EP35-DS4- it's a great board, but it's also been discontinued. The EP45-DS3R is the board I would get if building a Hackintosh today. It's also compatible with the EFI-X, which is a major plus. (Allows retail DVD install with no hacks, and full System Updates). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/128035-hackintosh-build-plan-would-appreciate-a-quick-off-the-top-of-your-head-appraisal-by-you-guys/#findComment-905963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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