AnimeOmega Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hello: My goal: Buy computer parts on newegg, assemble them and install vanilla OSX 10.6 Lion. Backgound: I already have experience assembling the parts into a fully functional computer. I installed iPC OSx86 10.5 on an old Dell x300 latitude laptop 1-2 years ago, it was such a pain because it lacked compatible parts and I had some issues getting ethernet and sleep mode to work, despite hours and hours of googling. Looking for: I want to know if you guys happen to know if something like this exits for Lion: http://lifehacker.com/5815715/how-to-build...r-less-than-600 [a guide detailing what HW components to buy and how to install a fully working vanilla OSX] "We'll also be building a Lion-based machine later this Summer, so stay tuned." Worst case senario I'll wait. Video Card Compatibility: The only component I don't want to upgrade is my EVGA NVIDIA 460GTX: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...0-591-_-Product Anyone know if it works? I hear yays and nays: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/lofiversi...hp/t225641.html Motherboard: Can anyone recommend a good Intel LGA 1155 MOBO? I heard GIGABYTE makes some good ones. I'll probably get this CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819115074 [intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz] SSD: Will I have problems installing OSX on a SATA-III SSD? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820148357 [Crucial RealSSD C300 CTFDDAC064MAG-1G1 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)] Thanks! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/262607-buying-a-new-computer-suggestions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.14r2 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I want to know if you guys happen to know if something like this exits for LionI only have comments on this. You may use X.6.8 as a reference for specification. X.6.8 has much stuff from Lion. Therefore there is a great probability that hardware working in the latest SL, should also work in Lion (provided that the CPU is Lion compatible). Sure, with OS updates many things may change... You can never know. A safe way to fallow, is to use some of the current Macs model's specification as a basis. Find one that suites your needs most, then find PC hardware with the same components. A check list might look like this: Chipset CPU GPU Audio LAN/WLAN As for the HDD/SSD, I think, since Apple uses SSD disks on their notebooks, it is safe to use these on a PC too (at least if the make/model is the same as in Macs). My 5cnts. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/262607-buying-a-new-computer-suggestions/#findComment-1716230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil43 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Well you could go to TonyMacX86's web site and do a lot of reading on your subject matter. Tony has identified some builds (with costs) and much is to be said about his approach and the tools that he provides. see this link neil Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/262607-buying-a-new-computer-suggestions/#findComment-1716767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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