DWells55 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hey guys, I'm hoping to order the parts to build an OSx86 rig and plan to do a retail DVD install. I've got everything picked out except a motherboard and am hoping for something cheap (sub-$100) to fit in with the rest of the build. I'd prefer one which takes as little work as possible to get running and 10.5.7 compatibility is a must. I currently have a 9600 GSO video card in the build which I'm under the impression will work with just an EFI string since 10.5.7 includes the needed drivers. Here's the current list (click for NewEgg link): CPU: Intel Pentium E5200 ($70) RAM: OCZ Reaper 4GB DDR2 ($35) Video Card: Asus 9600 GSO ($35) HDD: Samsung HD502IJ 500GB ($60) DVD Drive: LG 22X DVD±RW ($25) PSU: Apevia 500W ($20) Case: GigaByte GZ-X5 ($25) Certainly not a performance rig, but it'll handle OS X smoothly I'm sure. The PSU is a cheap one, but seems to get decent NewEgg reviews and has dual 12v rails with acceptable amperage. So this just leaves me looking for a motherboard - any suggestions? Thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/170977-looking-for-a-cheap-easy-motherboard-for-os-x/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8f5e7 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Easy: Gigabyte G31M-ES2L. Good luck! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/170977-looking-for-a-cheap-easy-motherboard-for-os-x/#findComment-1178889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWells55 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Cool, definitely in my price range. I found a kit here - http://leopardsoup.pbworks.com/es2l_preparation - that seems like it includes what I need to get thsi thing running. It's been a while since I've done anything OSx86 related, so if you could bear with me and let me know if I have the right idea here: 1. Boot off boot132 2. Install Leopard off retail DVD 3. Update with 10.5.7 combo update 4. Install the kit I linked to 5. Add EFI string with EFI Studio for the 9600 Seem right? The only thing I don't like about that kit I linked to is that it seems to be using PC_EFI v9 and I'd rather be running Chameleon 2.0. Can I just install Chameleon over it? Thanks. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/170977-looking-for-a-cheap-easy-motherboard-for-os-x/#findComment-1178902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8f5e7 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I don't know if you can install Chameleon over since I've always used EFI Boot Partition. Everything else you said is correct. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/170977-looking-for-a-cheap-easy-motherboard-for-os-x/#findComment-1179026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWells55 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Cool. I'll let you guys know how the build goes and might make a tutorial if all goes smoothly. Thanks. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/170977-looking-for-a-cheap-easy-motherboard-for-os-x/#findComment-1179499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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