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hi guys,

 

just wondering if any of you could help me out on couple issues, im about to purchase a computer specifically for osx, i will be getting a core i3 and a h55 or h57 motherboard to save costs on buying a gpu but dont know wether there is a kext/driver for this chipset, ive seen success with the h55 chipset but using a discrete gpu, is there a way to use the igp on these new clarkdale processors, or do i have to go with buying a gpu, im not worried about 3D performance but do want all the eye candy enabled within osx (QE,CI), this box will be more for internet access and downloading.

 

the board i want to buy is an Asus P7H55-M PRO

 

any help would be greatly appreciated :-)

is it necesary to have a video card and a sound card in my hackintosh? below is the parts list that I have compiled based on a couple tutorials that i have resaerched. i can't find hte video card that was recomended, and I am not sure waht to look for in a compatible replacement. I am trying to consider anything else i am missing. i am a web developer and video editor, BTW if that helps in considering if this is a viable configuration for me.

 

This is the first computer i have built ( will build), but I have replaced the hardrive, ram. and power intake on my Ibook G$ so i am confident in my hands.

 

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Item #: N82E16811129021

 

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail

Item #: N82E16817139006

 

Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Model BX80601930 - Retail

 

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Item #: N82E16813128362

 

OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail

Item #: N82E16820227365

 

HITACHI Deskstar HD31000 IDK/7K (0S00163) 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Retail

Item #: N82E16822145287

 

Pioneer CD/DVD Burner Black IDE Model DVR-118LBK LabelFlash Support - OEM

Item #: N82E16827129043

 

any tips would help.

is it necesary to have a video card and a sound card in my hackintosh? below is the parts list that I have compiled based on a couple tutorials that i have resaerched. i can't find hte video card that was recomended, and I am not sure waht to look for in a compatible replacement. I am trying to consider anything else i am missing. i am a web developer and video editor, BTW if that helps in considering if this is a viable configuration for me.

 

This is the first computer i have built ( will build), but I have replaced the hardrive, ram. and power intake on my Ibook G$ so i am confident in my hands.

 

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Item #: N82E16811129021

 

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail

Item #: N82E16817139006

 

Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Model BX80601930 - Retail

 

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Item #: N82E16813128362

 

OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail

Item #: N82E16820227365

 

HITACHI Deskstar HD31000 IDK/7K (0S00163) 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Retail

Item #: N82E16822145287

 

Pioneer CD/DVD Burner Black IDE Model DVR-118LBK LabelFlash Support - OEM

Item #: N82E16827129043

 

any tips would help.

 

Umm that looks to be a frickin awesome machine, I would go for GTS250 (9800GTX+) or at most a GTX260, those cards with your current setup are supported in OSX, you wouldnt need a seperate sound card because your onboard ICH10 is already well supported, go to the SL Installation section and theres the kakewalk install method there which I think fully supports your mobo.

 

Good Luck with everything, If I had enough money I would have bought that system but budget permitting I'm going with an i3 setup and hoping that the IGP on the h55 chipset will soon be supported coz im poor, lol otherwise might get a GTS250

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