mylektor Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Evening:) I want to build a hackintosh. I want to be able to dual boot xp and tiger 10.4.8. It is very important that I use 10.4.8 because it is the version that is most compatible with my version of pro tools, and it's what I have already. What motherboard should I buy? Here is what I think may be suitable, please tell me otherwise:) e8400 C2D 3Ghz Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3R 4GB Ram (Kingston or corsair probably 800mhz) 1x620gb 32mb cache drive (probably Seagate or something similar) Video card = unsure I would also appreciate a recommendation on the video card. It would be nice if I would be able to run a game like crysis, but it's not so important. Something mid range would be suitable; compatibility is the most important issue. 2 x DVI output is essential. I read in quite a few topics that this motherboard is good for 10.5 but I’m not sure about 10.4. (It doesn't say in the wiki) I'll be using the jas 10.4.8 and tiger 10.4.8 DVD to install. Many thanks:D:D Stephen Note; I forgot to add that firewire and e-sata are important because my external drives use them. I will also be using a USB mbox2 and edirol ua-25 usb audio devices:) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/135713-is-ga-ep45-ds3r-suitable-for-1048/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 10.4.8 probably won't work on it. Get 10.5.5. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/135713-is-ga-ep45-ds3r-suitable-for-1048/#findComment-964273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korrupted Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I haven't tried Tiger on my rig yet[EP45C-DS3R], but I would say that it's likely too new for Tiger. You'll probably want Leopard, if possible. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/135713-is-ga-ep45-ds3r-suitable-for-1048/#findComment-964287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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