mikedp5 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Hi. I'm new here and really want to build an osx pc. What is the cheapest build? and also, do I need a powerful video card? What uses can a video card do in osx other than gaming? Does it really need a powerful video card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughcry Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Hi. I'm new here and really want to build an osx pc. What is the cheapest build? and also, do I need a powerful video card? What uses can a video card do in osx other than gaming? Does it really need a powerful video card? I am new here too, but I have been coming around for here for awhile, I just never posted anything. A few posts before this one is a system I am going to try and build, I ordered the parts today and I have a pdf attached to the post. I purchased a nVidia 8400GS video card (after mail in rebate its $9.99), I have never used this particular brand before, but every 8400GS I have used has worked well for me with OSX. So to answer your question... No, you do not need a powerful video card, however you must have a compatible video card. Not sure if my build will work completely, but it is certainly feasible to build a computer that will run OSX 10.6.5 for less than $400 Right now the system I am trying to build would cost ~$370 in parts less $50 in mail in rebates, so total cost around ~$320 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markrtoon Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Too me, just getting a regular old laptop or desktop works out fine, if you search for the right hardware, that's fine, but the people who created these forums didn't just do this with custom builds, they did it with their own laptops and desktops. Here on the OSx86 wiki, they have compatibility lists. http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Scroll down and look for Hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedp5 Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 I am new here too, but I have been coming around for here for awhile, I just never posted anything. A few posts before this one is a system I am going to try and build, I ordered the parts today and I have a pdf attached to the post. I purchased a nVidia 8400GS video card (after mail in rebate its $9.99), I have never used this particular brand before, but every 8400GS I have used has worked well for me with OSX. So to answer your question... No, you do not need a powerful video card, however you must have a compatible video card. Not sure if my build will work completely, but it is certainly feasible to build a computer that will run OSX 10.6.5 for less than $400 Right now the system I am trying to build would cost ~$370 in parts less $50 in mail in rebates, so total cost around ~$320 What are the uses of a videocard in a mac? also, may I see you list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughcry Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 What are the uses of a videocard in a mac? also, may I see you list? follow the link for the list from newegg atached as a pdf http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=238480 Not sure exactly what you are asking but I will take the question literally so please do not be offended. The use of a video card in a mac or any computer is to provide a interface in which the information in the computer can be displayed on the monitor. The video card is what you plug your monitor into on any computer. Now many less expensive computers have that interface directly integrated onto the motherboard, in my experience most of these integrated graphics do not work well with OSX. In windows you have drivers, and there are drivers for almost every piece of hardware that is on the market. OSX does not have that much supported hardware, so a lot of components that will work in windows will not work in OSX. So, if you are trying to put OSX on a PC that had windows and was using integrated graphics, unless you get lucky you will most likely need to find a video card that is compatible with OSX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedp5 Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 I mean what are the use of a powerful video card for a mac? I mean, is there a difference if I'd use a 5870 than an 8400gs card? What applications will I see a huge impact on GPU upgrade? Also, I don't see Quartz extreme on my system profiler under graphics and displays. I really don't know what to do and how to know if everything works fine for my 8400gs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamj Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Anything involving videos, lots of images, multiple monitors, and gaming will have a huge impact with a GPU upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedp5 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Should I select 3,1 in the smbios.plist? because if I don't select anything, my system is identified as 4,1. any difference? I saw some posts that they selected 3,1 to automatically edit the applegraphicspowermanagement.kext. also, I'll be using my hackintosh for iPhoto, iMovie, Aperture, and Lightroom though not extensively, just occasional use. Should I still consider my gtx 460? I'm experiencing random freezes that's why I swapped in my 8400gs temporarily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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