fischer Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Finally have scrounged up enough money for a new build and Snow Leopard is just around the corner. I know some of you have fooled around with some of the developer copies of Snow Leopard and know... A LOT more than I would... So I'm asking yall I'd like to build the computer as soon as possible... Sometime in July/August... and so Apple says they will release Snow Leopard sometime in September. So i am fine with running 10.5.7 until then... What are your thoughts on the compatibility of this build for what you expect to see on Snow Leopard: (I have heard of some possible problems when it comes to Graphics Cards?) Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard GIGABYTE GV-N98TOC-512I GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1333C9 Western Digital Caviar SE WD5000AAJS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223F - OEM Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case All for around $1000 from newegg. I do a lot of graphics work... So I would assume the GeForce 9800 GT would be a good pick... But I am not sure what cards will be supported or should be supported in Snow Leopard? Thanks guys. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/171720-thoughts-on-a-snow-leopard-compatible-build/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkhockeypro19 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Finally have scrounged up enough money for a new build and Snow Leopard is just around the corner. I know some of you have fooled around with some of the developer copies of Snow Leopard and know... A LOT more than I would... So I'm asking yall I'd like to build the computer as soon as possible... Sometime in July/August... and so Apple says they will release Snow Leopard sometime in September. So i am fine with running 10.5.7 until then... What are your thoughts on the compatibility of this build for what you expect to see on Snow Leopard: (I have heard of some possible problems when it comes to Graphics Cards?) Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard GIGABYTE GV-N98TOC-512I GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1333C9 Western Digital Caviar SE WD5000AAJS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223F - OEM Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case All for around $1000 from newegg. I do a lot of graphics work... So I would assume the GeForce 9800 GT would be a good pick... But I am not sure what cards will be supported or should be supported in Snow Leopard? Thanks guys. all of that will be supported with minor modifications. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/171720-thoughts-on-a-snow-leopard-compatible-build/#findComment-1182616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischer Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 all of that will be supported with minor modifications. Thanks! modifications... regarding the graphics card... and certain installs... etc. etc... but the hardware should be compatible...? I own a fairly old MacBook Pro.. Do I need to buy a second drive for the PC and have 2 drives to be able to install and set everything up for the first time, or can I just use my current macbook pro to setup the scripts/bootloaders/ etc? I've been reading up on the process for weeks but I seem to be confused on the "ground zero - I have my parts, hooked them up, plugged it in, and pushed the power button... what do I do now stage" Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/171720-thoughts-on-a-snow-leopard-compatible-build/#findComment-1182628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhell Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Pick a different DVD burner. Never get a Samsung one, they are {censored}, especially the SH-223 one. I would recommend Pioneer DVR-216D if you burn a lot of DVDs but don't rip scratched CDs often, or the Optiarc AD-7240S if you read more CDs and burn fewer DVDs. I have a Samsung (also known as TSST -- Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology) and I'm replacing it with the Optiarc one because I hardly ever burn anything but want to be able to read any and all CDs and DVDs. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/171720-thoughts-on-a-snow-leopard-compatible-build/#findComment-1182814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischer Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Pick a different DVD burner. Never get a Samsung one, they are {censored}, especially the SH-223 one. I would recommend Pioneer DVR-216D if you burn a lot of DVDs but don't rip scratched CDs often, or the Optiarc AD-7240S if you read more CDs and burn fewer DVDs. I have a Samsung (also known as TSST -- Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology) and I'm replacing it with the Optiarc one because I hardly ever burn anything but want to be able to read any and all CDs and DVDs. Awesome, yeah I definitely read more than I burn... EDIT: DOH!! Could Snow Leopard change how we install osx86's? isnt SL more or less just a better leopard? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/171720-thoughts-on-a-snow-leopard-compatible-build/#findComment-1182876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErEr Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I have 9800 GT dev id 0x0614 but I could not use it Q/E Q/C enabled on SL 10a380 any idea ? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/171720-thoughts-on-a-snow-leopard-compatible-build/#findComment-1185184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischer Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 I have 9800 GT dev id 0x0614 but I could not use it Q/E Q/C enabled on SL 10a380 any idea ? you have it working on leopard but not snow? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/171720-thoughts-on-a-snow-leopard-compatible-build/#findComment-1185239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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