BigBen21 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi guys, I have been browsing these forums for a while, trying to retain as much knowledge of osx86 as possible, for a build I am planning. This would be my first pc build ever, so bear with me. I have complied a list of hardware components I think will suit my needs. My goal for this system is to dual boot Leopard and Vista 32(I have thought about XP, but the choice is still up in the air really, so you're opinions on vista vs XP would be appreciated). I would like to use the Vista OS as my gaming platform, as gaming is what the entire build is for (that and video encoding). However, I have used various other windows operating systems in the past, and just found osx to be allot more pleasant for every day use, like browsing the web, and managing media, ect. Now, I realize that osx86 won't be as stable as osx (yet) but, I am willing to spend the time to make it work. So, the system needs to dual boot, and be able to play any game I throw at it, at full speeds. I need to be able to run dual monitors one being a regular computer monitor at my desk, the other being my 50 inch LCD 1080i HDTV in the other room, 25 feet away or so. Now, my tv has two HDMI ports, and one VGA. I thought about using the VGA port, but then realized that HDMI>VGA. So I wanted my video card to be equipped with HDMI, however, apon further reading, it was made clear to me that a DVI to HDMI would yield the same quality picture. So then the only advantage I could see in using HDMI would be to carry the video AND sound via on hdmi cable. I don't know if this is possible, since my home theater has a surround sound 5.1 system. Maybe it would be just as easier to have one video cable to the tv, and one audio cable to the receiver? Alright, so heres the build: -Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case LINK $54.95 -LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray DVD-ROM 12X DVD-ROM 32X CD-ROM SATA Internal 4X Blu-ray DVD ROM Model DH-4O1S-66 LINK $94.99 (Yes, I know there is no osx support for blue ray yet) -LG Black 22X Lightscribe LINK $24.99 -Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 Wolfdale 3.33GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor LINK $269.99(Plan on over clocking this beast to +4.0ghz) -Intel BOXD975XBX2KR LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard LINK $229.99 -SPARKLE SFPX98GTX+512D3H LINK $179.99 -Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 LINK $59.99 -CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (4x) LINK $55.96 -Vista 32-bit $99.99 -OCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS 500W ATX12V LINK $49.99 -Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows (Could one configure this for mac?) LINK $14.39 -Xbox 360 Quick Charge kit LINK $22.96 -Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Black $24.61 -Xbox 360 Wireless Controller White $22.74 -25FT HDMI Male/Male Premium Cable for HDTV LINK $17.87 ( perhaps instead of this cable, I'll get a hdmi to dvi for my TV) -3M (9.8ft) USB A Male to A Female Extension Cable (White) (2x) $0.02 How would one best go from sound card to surround sound receiver? If anything in the post is blatantly ignorant, please it excuse it, I have been trying to take in allot of information. So far, I have only really thought about the hardware aspect, so I have not studied too much about the software to go on the computer. I will have to do more reading. Any and all insight is helpful and much appreciated! I am looking forward to being apart of these forums and building my machine! Thanks guys Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/137918-building-my-first-hackintosh-or-pc-for-that-matter/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
osx007 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 i seriously doubt that the xbox controller and receiver will work under os x Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/137918-building-my-first-hackintosh-or-pc-for-that-matter/#findComment-976921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicalUser Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 that mobo & CPU both seem to be expensive choices. for $80 less you get a E8500 at 3.16ghz, and the 3ghz E8400 is a full $105 cheaper @ newegg. (the E8400 can hit 3.6ghz on the stock intel heatsink) as for the mobo, maybe i'm missing some features, but it seems to offer the same options as some popular well supported Gigabyte boards at like $80-100 less, you may wanna check out the EP45 boards Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/137918-building-my-first-hackintosh-or-pc-for-that-matter/#findComment-977026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddy Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 you can get that cpu for 219 check pricewatch.com Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/137918-building-my-first-hackintosh-or-pc-for-that-matter/#findComment-977030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaE-V Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 i seriously doubt that the xbox controller and receiver will work under os x yea, but there's an actual installer for the wired one...works quite well, rumble and all Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/137918-building-my-first-hackintosh-or-pc-for-that-matter/#findComment-977036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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