os.k Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 GA-G31M-ES2L or EP45-DS3L, which one is the better choice in terms of compatibility regarding a retail install. I want to build a Hackintosh that will also be my gaming rig (dual-boot win Vista). Is there anything I have to be aware of like revisions et cetera. Which board would you prefer? esp. regarding the price.... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Both are compatible with OS X. The EP45-DS3L is slightly more expensive, and it's larger. The EP45-DS3L supports 8gb RAM, the G31M-ES2L supports 4gb. The EP45-DS3L has more expansions slots. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1136197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
os.k Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Both are compatible with OS X. The EP45-DS3L is slightly more expensive, and it's larger. The EP45-DS3L supports 8gb RAM, the G31M-ES2L supports 4gb. The EP45-DS3L has more expansions slots. which is less a hassle concerning retail install? i think g31 right? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1136245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
os.k Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 And what about the GA-EP35-DS3L ? I mean it has got no problems at all, whereas the ep45 still has some shutdown/sleep problems. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1136433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
os.k Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 *push* 300 Hits and only 1 reply? poor..... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1142037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 The EP35-DS3L is discontinued. I'm unaware of shutdown/sleep problems with the EP45. Don't start calling the forum "poor". Do some research instead. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1142129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
os.k Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 I did my research believe me. No, Information still. I thought maybe somebody in this forum knows more. I didn t call this forum poor. I meant this perticular thread. So long. Peace. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1142371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirloui Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I have the EP35-DS3L and it's is very nice. However, I'm considering switching it to a G31M-ES2L because of the for factor. mATX is better for a G4 or G5 case for instance. In th end it depends of where you'll put it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1146404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr-pink Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Hi, I'm also interested in these 2 mobos (actually g31m-es2l and p45-ds3 but I think it's very similar to ds3l) and my main concert is picking the most compatible board. Where have you red about the sleep/reboot problems in the ep45? I've found only this http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=141324. But it has been completely solved with no patching (in ds3 at least). The problem is that I haven't found much on this board. Also g31m-es2l has a little sleep problem as you can see here http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=155345 It has been solved but using an additional patched kext, but in my mind more patching = more probles. However there are a lot of posts that report successes with this board (also with boot123). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1146630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGades Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I can't speak to the G31, but I have an EP45-DS3L fully working, sleep and all, with a retail install. With 8Gb of RAM, it's absolutely the best Mac I've ever used. I would not hesitate to recommend the EP45. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1147525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr-pink Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I can't speak to the G31, but I have an EP45-DS3L fully working, sleep and all, with a retail install. With 8Gb of RAM, it's absolutely the best Mac I've ever used. I would not hesitate to recommend the EP45. Hi GoGades, did you use boot 123 method? if so, did you follow any tutorial? I haven't found much on ep45 and boot 123. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1147777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGades Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 did you use boot 123 method? if so, did you follow any tutorial? I haven't found much on ep45 and boot 123. I booted off a basic Kalway install that I keep around to experiement with. I followeded this guide, basically: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=135948 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1147848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirloui Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 You can also use uInstaller, which is great, I installed a retail OSX on a friends EP45; you just need the right pack, and the install goes smooth. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1148361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahsoul Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 FWIW, I just bought a brand new EP35-DS3P last week for $74.99 that I'm planning on using for my build. I think that for the price that I paid and the specs of the mobo, I came out OK.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1148432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr-pink Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 FWIW, I just bought a brand new EP35-DS3P last week for $74.99 that I'm planning on using for my build. I think that for the price that I paid and the specs of the mobo, I came out OK.. I think p35-ds3p it's a very compatible board but it's a bit tricky to find (discontinued) and ep-45 doesn't costs much more while beeing a more modern board. The problem is that I've found nothing on ep-45-ds3 and boot123, and no boot123 image Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1149945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahsoul Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I think p35-ds3p it's a very compatible board but it's a bit tricky to find (discontinued) and ep-45 doesn't costs much more while beeing a more modern board. The problem is that I've found nothing on ep-45-ds3 and boot123, and no boot123 image http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=170321124055 *ting* Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1150242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr-pink Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=170321124055 *ting* the problem is that I live in eu not in us so... expensive shipping +vat+customs fees Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1151334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
os.k Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 I can't speak to the G31, but I have an EP45-DS3L fully working, sleep and all, with a retail install. With 8Gb of RAM, it's absolutely the best Mac I've ever used. I would not hesitate to recommend the EP45. Can you update to 10.5.6 (or .7) without any patching/problems? Does your sleep/restart/shutdown still work with 10.5.6 (or .7) ? Thx Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1159147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendo Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I installed with this motherboard with IAtkos v5i with no issues with sleep or shutdown. I did have to find the correct audio drivers. everything else works smooth lan video SATA with no issues. The only issue ive had is playing COD 4. Other than that it runs smooth as {censored}. Also I updated to 10.5.7 from apple update. working great. posting from machine as we speak. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/162611-ga-g31m-es2l-vs-ep45-ds3l-fight/#findComment-1176988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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