fellipecm Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Hello everybody! I live at Brazil, so hardware is very expensive around here (more than everywhere, trust me). So I want to buy some parts to assemble a good computer that can run OSX/Vista without paying too much for it. Looking reviews and topics around here this is my final config: Motherboard: A8V-E(around U$110 here) or ABIT AN8 FATAL1TY (around U$140 with shipment at ebay) P5ND2-SLI ASUS SOCKET 775 NVIDIA NF4 ATX 3PCI/1PCI-E (U$110 + SHIP) or ASUS P5ND2-SLI SOCKET 775 (U$95 + SHIP) or Asus P5LD2-VM (U$120 + SHIP) Don't need integrated graphics or DFI 925X-T2 Socket T (LGA 775)P4/DDR2/FSB800/A&GLAN (U$170) Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ 2.4 Ghz 939 Venice (U$180 with shipment at ebay) Intel Pentium D 830 Dual Core 3.0GHz 800MHz 2MB + FAN (U$150 + SHIP) Memory: 2x512MB DDR400 (already have) *Probably will change for 2x1GB kingston DDR400 Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce FX 6600 512MB PCI-E (U$125 with shipement at ebay) ATI RADEON X800XL 256M PCI-Express or Sapphire ATI Radeon X1600 XT 256MB PCI-e (180) Hard Disk: Seagate 80GB 7200RPM (already have) *Probably will change for a 120GB SATA hard disk DVD Recorder: LGE 4167B (already have) I would be very glad if someone could give any opinion/suggestion. Thanks a lot! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
oiasdas Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 If I was going to buy a processor today, I would go with the Intel 805 2.6 Ghz dual core. You can get it for $130 shipped and it will overclock to near 4 Ghz with air cooling alone. Overclocked, it will outperform every other processor on the market today in most benchmarks. Also, most people have it running beatifully on OSx86. Also, If you are going to be upgrading your computer, upgrade your ram past DDR400 and get some DDR2. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-142952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellipecm Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 If I was going to buy a processor today, I would go with the Intel 805 2.6 Ghz dual core. You can get it for $130 shipped and it will overclock to near 4 Ghz with air cooling alone. Overclocked, it will outperform every other processor on the market today in most benchmarks. Also, most people have it running beatifully on OSx86. Also, If you are going to be upgrading your computer, upgrade your ram past DDR400 and get some DDR2. Yes, I was between those 2 before deciding to buy the Venice because I thought it was faster, maybe because of the 3800 number =) . So if I buy one of those what would be the ideal motherboard, considering that will buy that PCI-E card and new ram, please? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-143129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackt283 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Watch the D 805, some people report "stuttering" issues, needing to set cpus=1 to resolve it. You don't want to spend money on a dual core, when your stuck using only one of them! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-143549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellipecm Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 What about this one: Pentium D 830 Dual Core 3.0GHz 800MHz Is it good or the same procedure is required? Thanks! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-143637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJägermeister Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Nvidia cards are not supported by OSX86 (no CI, QE), take better a ATI X1600 witch I think is the best supported. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-143639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJaymez Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Nvidia cards are not supported by OSX86 (no CI, QE), take better a ATI X1600 witch I think is the best supported. This man speaks the truth. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-143646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellipecm Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 I edited my post according to your advices... Thanks again guys! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-143706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmanfvrga Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814102680 Will that card be supported fulling in OSX86? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-143730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellipecm Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 As far as I know it is: If you check at: Wiki : 10.4.6 : Components : Graphics QE/CI needs pach atix1000.kext. Edit com.apple.Boot.plist to get resolutions other than 1024x768. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-143776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmanfvrga Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Oh ok, I checked that out. On the X1600XT vs. The X1600Pro, the XT looks to have more compatibility yes? EDIT: Nevermind, the XT is PCIE. Cool. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-143787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJaymez Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I would generally avoid the nforce chipset. Difficult to get proper UDMA transfers, and no SATA support at all. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-144316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellipecm Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 Do you have any suggestion on a 775 board with PCI-E, DDR2, SATA and IDE motherboad? I've edited the post, what do you think about the last MoBo? Thanks... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-144339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmoses Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Do you have any suggestion on a 775 board with PCI-E, DDR2, SATA and IDE motherboad? I've edited the post, what do you think about the last MoBo? Thanks... Check out the D915GUX meets your requirements and is pretty much 100% os x compatible.....They can be found pretty cheap on eBay now, ShadoW Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-144350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellipecm Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 This one has integrated graphics, I prefer without it, is there any one? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-144360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmanfvrga Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I would get that motherboard (the D915GUX) and then get the X1600XT. You can have graphics either way. Say your card goes out, you have on board. Just a thought.... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-144366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivinWest Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Go for an x1800 (XT or XL) instead if you can foot the bill. It's a better, faster card and works great with OS X. I'd have bought an XT if I had the extra slot for cooling but went with the XL as it fits in my small form factor case. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-144371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellipecm Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 This will be my final config Motherboard: Intel D915GUXLK 915G Socket 775 mATX Processor: Intel PENTIUM D 930 3.0 GHz LGA 775 DUAL CORE Video: Sapphire ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 512MB PCI-e I wil wait a week to see if any one has a better suggestion, thanks for you all guys! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/21645-updatedbuying-new-hardware/#findComment-145350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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