BebopBlues Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Instead of trying to get any PC to run OSx86, is it possible to build a new PC and select parts to duplicate the apple hardware in their intel macs? And I mean SUPPORTED hardware, not just compatible hardware with no real drivers or running on generic or hacked drivers. Especially the video card, for example, if you use an ATI X1600, would OSx86 load the supported drivers for it? If it's possible, please list the hardware to purchase that is supported in OSX for intel. Might be interesting to see whether if the total price of the hardware is less or exceeds the price of an intel Mac mini or iMac. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16490-is-it-possible-to-build-a-new-pc-with-osx86-supported-hardware/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschool Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 simply buy a MAC is the solution...! supported and cheaper in any way. :-) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16490-is-it-possible-to-build-a-new-pc-with-osx86-supported-hardware/#findComment-106154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
user2 Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Instead of trying to get any PC to run OSx86, is it possible to build a new PC and select parts to duplicate the apple hardware in their intel macs? And I mean SUPPORTED hardware, not just compatible hardware with no real drivers or running on generic or hacked drivers. Especially the video card, for example, if you use an ATI X1600, would OSx86 load the supported drivers for it? If it's possible, please list the hardware to purchase that is supported in OSX for intel. Might be interesting to see whether if the total price of the hardware is less or exceeds the price of an intel Mac mini or iMac. No, it's not possible. EFI and TPM prevent it Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16490-is-it-possible-to-build-a-new-pc-with-osx86-supported-hardware/#findComment-106155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dio Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Yes if you want a total support of OSX you need EFI and actually I don't know a mother board who's compatible. Conclusion : If you want a computer to run OSX and windows without problems ... buy a mac, or wait a little to buy a Mac Pro desktop. But it's always the same way ... the mac way Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16490-is-it-possible-to-build-a-new-pc-with-osx86-supported-hardware/#findComment-106157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BebopBlues Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 true, I forgot about EFI restriction. I guess we'll have to wait till Intel releases an EFI motherboard, which will depend on if and when Vista supports EFI. Of course you can always buy a Mac, but then where's the fun in that? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16490-is-it-possible-to-build-a-new-pc-with-osx86-supported-hardware/#findComment-106162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedragon1971 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Might be interesting to see whether if the total price of the hardware is less or exceeds the price of an intel Mac mini or iMac. Even if you don't count the TPM/EFI issue, the price of a home-built system with similar performance to a Mac mini will likely exceed the cost of a Mac mini, and you wouldn't have Apple's warranty, a legit copy of the OS, and all of the other software that is included. My system cost roughly the same as the previous model Mac mini and I often wish I had simply saved up the extra $100 or so and put it towards a new one. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16490-is-it-possible-to-build-a-new-pc-with-osx86-supported-hardware/#findComment-106219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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