slackpro Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Hey what's up guys? I'm new here and have been searching around on the web for about a month now to build my perfect hackintosh. I'm sure I'll be on here a lot more after I actually purchase my gear but before I bought, I just wanted to make sure this will be compatible. Hardware: GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 SAPPHIRE Vapor-X Radeon HD 4870 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive LG Black 8X Blu-ray Burner - Bulk Model WH08LS20K CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V This is what I've come up with. I'm new to this stuff so feel free to comment on anything you see that could be wrong. I'm looking forward to the challenge of building this system and hopefully it will work out. Thanks, -Matt Also, can I use Adam Pash's tutorial on Lifehacker or will that not be an option? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerkX Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I am attempting to build with the exact same mobo and cpu, and I was able to get up and running pretty easily using the install onto a hard drive on a real mac then transfer the drive meathod. I have however not yet gotten the network or sound working. If I get everything going I'll check back and let you know how. Oh I'm trying with a SL install. fyi Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/#findComment-1284833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackpro Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 I am attempting to build with the exact same mobo and cpu, and I was able to get up and running pretty easily using the install onto a hard drive on a real mac then transfer the drive meathod. I have however not yet gotten the network or sound working. If I get everything going I'll check back and let you know how. Oh I'm trying with a SL install. fyi gerkX, Thanks for the post. Yea, I would also like to install Snow Leopard on my comp. Keep me updated and good luck! -Matt Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/#findComment-1285417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerkX Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Got it all working. I'm making a disk image then I'm going to do it all again from scratch so I get a nice clean install. And I'll take notes so I can let you know all the steps I needed. My hardware's slightly different than yours, but we match on mobo and cpu, so that it should get you a good chunk of the way. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/#findComment-1286962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackpro Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Nice! That would help me out tremendously! Thanks for your help and support. What graphics card did you use? -Matt Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/#findComment-1287608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerkX Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 In testing last night, video play back was acting strange. I had far smoother playback when I didn't have sound or networking going. So I'm running through my process again and checking performance at each step. It's a pain, but I'd rather take my time now and get it all working right. Either way, I will have details up either later today or sometime this weekend. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/#findComment-1287691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerkX Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Okay, I think I have it all working right now. Here's what I used: osx86tools http://code.google.com/p/osx86tools/ x58 mobo patch installer http://www.projectosx.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=560 and usb image for x58-ud5 http://www.projectosx.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=560 then follow these steps: Step 1 plug hack drive into a mac using an external usb connection partion your drive using guid step 2 run x58 mobo patch installer do steps 2-6 at step 2 select cameleon at step4 uncheck everything in the customize install menu except x11, quicktime, and rosetta diconnect the hack drive step 3 prep bios MIT do nothing standard CMOS settings do nothing advanced BIOS features set boot priority integrated peripherals sata raid/ahci mode = AHCI usb mouse = enabled usb keyboard = enabled onboard lan1 boot rom = enabled onboard lan2 boot rom = enabled power management HPET mode = 64bit note: for some reason the boot order doesnt seem to stick when you set it at the same time as all the other bios stuff. So I set everything, reboot, and go into bios a second time to set the boot order. step 4 boot drive in pc hardware run osx86 tools add efi strings/boot flag for your gfx card reboot step 5 copy extras from boot_v2_image.dmg file onto the hack drive (into the extra folder outside of the system folder) step 6 edit com.apple.boot.plist change the kernel flag to arch=i386 reboot step 7 enjoy Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/#findComment-1289781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackpro Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 gerkX, Thank you so much! Does your system seem to be running flawlessly? Playing dvds, photoshop, etc? Thanks again for all of your help. I'm going to order my parts soon. I'll let you know what happens... -Matt Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/#findComment-1291316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerkX Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 So far it seems stable. I've tested final cut pro, imovie, after effects and photoshop cs4. I burnt both data and video dvd's. I haven't seen any indication of problems yet. FYI 12 gigs of ram in after effects kicks ass. Go check the cost of getting that from apple and you will be reminded why the effort of a hackintosh is worth it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/#findComment-1291615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackpro Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Cool man. You seem like you use the same apps that I will want to implement. FCP is a must. (Did you just torrent all of those programs?) How did you hook up internal hd to external usb? Also, did you buy the upgrade for snow leopard for the entire install? Sorry for newb questions. Just getting into the hackintosh thing. Thanks, -Matt Whats you email if you don't mind? Might be easier to communicate. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/#findComment-1292447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerkX Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I hooked up the drive using this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817153071 It was a hell of a lot easier than hooking up the sata drive internally since i had to move it back and forth so often in my testing. The SL version i used is the standard official version http://www.amazon.com/Mac-version-10-6-Sno...2696&sr=8-1 Before I installed I formated the drive using the disk manager utility, so it was a full install not an upgrade. (you're only supposed to buy that version for upgrading but it's a full install version.) I'm not keen on posting my email on a forum. (particularly a mac one, my pc friends could find out about my secret mac project hehe) If you want to email me send me your email in a message on this board and I'll email you. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/#findComment-1292703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsmh75 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 slackpro, did your build work? I'm thinking about a build really close to yours. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/#findComment-1293191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dungeon Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 link for x58 mobo patch installer is broken. can you point me to where i can get it downloaded? Thanks. Okay, I think I have it all working right now. Here's what I used: osx86tools http://code.google.com/p/osx86tools/ x58 mobo patch installer http://www.projectosx.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=560 and usb image for x58-ud5 http://www.projectosx.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=560 then follow these steps: Step 1 plug hack drive into a mac using an external usb connection partion your drive using guid step 2 run x58 mobo patch installer do steps 2-6 at step 2 select cameleon at step4 uncheck everything in the customize install menu except x11, quicktime, and rosetta diconnect the hack drive step 3 prep bios MIT do nothing standard CMOS settings do nothing advanced BIOS features set boot priority integrated peripherals sata raid/ahci mode = AHCI usb mouse = enabled usb keyboard = enabled onboard lan1 boot rom = enabled onboard lan2 boot rom = enabled power management HPET mode = 64bit note: for some reason the boot order doesnt seem to stick when you set it at the same time as all the other bios stuff. So I set everything, reboot, and go into bios a second time to set the boot order. step 4 boot drive in pc hardware run osx86 tools add efi strings/boot flag for your gfx card reboot step 5 copy extras from boot_v2_image.dmg file onto the hack drive (into the extra folder outside of the system folder) step 6 edit com.apple.boot.plist change the kernel flag to arch=i386 reboot step 7 enjoy Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/#findComment-1313572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerkX Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Try this: [link]http://rs389.rapidshare.com/files/298025719/X58_Mobo_Patch_Installer.zip[/link] Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/189561-powerful-i7-buildis-it-compatible/#findComment-1324697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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