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i'm still a bit new to hackintoshing, so i'm still learning. i'm not sure what my exact spec is, and i'd like to know whether it's compatible, because i can't afford to format my hard drive again by mistake :)

is there a program or something that i can use to check what my spec is and/or whether it's compatible. although once i know what it is i can check it against the database.

 

also, i did search before posting this, and couldn't find anything on this. sorry if it's been asked before, i know what it's like. i'm an active member on other forums where i actually know a lot bout the stuff lol

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i'm still a bit new to hackintoshing, so i'm still learning. i'm not sure what my exact spec is, and i'd like to know whether it's compatible, because i can't afford to format my hard drive again by mistake :)

is there a program or something that i can use to check what my spec is and/or whether it's compatible. although once i know what it is i can check it against the database.

 

also, i did search before posting this, and couldn't find anything on this. sorry if it's been asked before, i know what it's like. i'm an active member on other forums where i actually know a lot bout the stuff lol

 

The main things you need to check are the make and model of your motherboard, is it custom built or part of a readymade PC? The CPU you have, Intel or AMD and the model etc, and your graphics card, chipset, (ATI or Nvidia) and the series/model/ram.

 

That should be enough to check the HCLs to see if you have a system that is capable of running OSX.

assuming you're running windows.....

 

Vista:

open the start menu

type device manager

hit enter

 

XP:

right click "My Computer"

select "Properties"

go to the "Hardware" tab

select device manager

 

then find out your video card, wireless/wired card, chipset driver, and so on mentioned in the above post.

thanks a lot for all your help guys. i found it out, the motherboard. it's intel CT017 and from what i've seen it isn't compatible :whistle:. are there any 'perfect' hackintoshes like the dell mini 9, or is the best way to get one on which everything works, is to build it yourself?

thanks a lot for all your help guys. i found it out, the motherboard. it's intel CT017 and from what i've seen it isn't compatible :(. are there any 'perfect' hackintoshes like the dell mini 9, or is the best way to get one on which everything works, is to build it yourself?

 

Your motherboard is an OEM part for either a Dell Dimension 9200 or XPS Gen 4, both of which have been successfully made to work, certainly at 10.5.2 which usually means you can upgrade. What are your detailed specs?

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