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I am completely new to building a Hackintosh. What I am looking to do, is build a machine that I can use for solid standard def video editing in Final Cut, and general desktop use. I already know that simply buying a Mac would be both a more solid investment, and much much easier... but well.... I am about to be a Dad and can't bloody afford anything outside of the rather dainty Mac Mini - and I just can't justify that when I can build something so much beefier at almost half the cost. :D

 

Now, I have done a fair bit of research on the OSX86Wiki, and these are the parts I am planning to use (half of them are already ordered)...

 

Processor: E5200 (ordered)

Motherboard: Gigabyte EG31-ES2L (ordered)

Ram: 4GB G-Skill DDR2 800Mhz Ram (already have)

Video Card: PNY 9400GT 1GB (undecided, 50% sure this is what i'll go with)

Hard Drive: Undecided, but this shouldn't matter too much.

Case+PSU: Also undecided - making my decision this week.

 

I also already own an Apple Wireless Keyboard that I'm planning to use with this machine (Thinking of getting an IOGEAR USB Bluetooth Adapter from Frys, only $14.99 and OSX compatible). I would also like to add a wireless card, but I need to a do a bit more research. Suggestions there would be great.

 

So, here are my basic questions:

 

-Does anyone have a similar build, and how solid does it run for you?

 

-If I decide to go with this build, what OSX install method do you suggest? (iPC is looking like a strong candidate, but I'm still not sure.)

I have a very similar build to yours (see the link below to read my post) and so far I am very very happy with it!!

 

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=168138

 

It runs very solid with only a few issues, and I think you will be pleased with this setup.

 

I went with a Retail 10.5.6 DVD installation method because it *should* give you less headaches when it comes to updating (I'm already updated to 10.5.7). If you look around on the torrent sites you can actually find a Retail DVD download (will help save money since your a Dad), but you will need a dual layer DVD for the burn. I used a very good guide to get me started that you can find below:

 

http://an43.com/osx/

 

Hope it all works out for you, shoot me a message if I can be of any help!

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