Dan ZG Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I would like to put together a 12-core 3.6GHz Hackintosh. Has anyone successfully done this? I would love to get a parts list, particularly CPU, Motherboard, RAM, and Video Card. Must support 32GB RAM and dual-link DVI for a 30" Apple Cinema Display. Primary use will be heavy After Effects. I put this list together at New Egg, but I have no idea if it will work: Video: PowerColor AX6770 1GBD5-H Radeon HD 6770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card Motherboard: EVGA Classified SR-2 270-WS-W555-A2 LGA 1366 Intel 5520 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HPTX Intel Motherboard CPU: 2x Intel Xeon E5645 Westmere-EP 2.4GHz LGA 1366 80W Six-Core Server Processor BX80614E5645 Planning to overclock to 3.6... RAM: SAMSUNG 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 ECC Registered Server Memory Model M393B5170FH0-CH9 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/266057-building-a-12-core-36ghz/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugeschnauzer Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I dont know how, but its possible: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzsH5z1PqRU Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/266057-building-a-12-core-36ghz/#findComment-1746489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaap Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Always search newegg user comments for the term 'Hackintosh' on any board you're curious about. Chances are, if it's hackable, someone has said so. For example, that one lists: User: Echrei Pros: I used this motherboard to build a Mac Pro replacement Hackintosh since it allowed for overclocking and SLI capabilities that the Mac Pro does not have. It was very easy to install and get Mac OS running on it with the appropriate boot files. The BIOS is great with many options. Very easy to overclock. Cons: Price is pretty high, but it doesn't have any real competition Requires very large case Other Thoughts: Used with X5680s in Lian Li PC-P80 case I've heard that that board is very hackable, so it should make for an interesting build. Search Tonymacx86's site for a guide- chances are someone may have posted their success with this board there. On a personal note, as interesting as a build with that board may be, if it even got close to approaching MacPro price tag, personally I'd go for the MacPro, or a lesser Hackintosh build. I personally don't get spending a MacPro-like budget on a Hackintosh. But that's just me. And I'm all in favor of DIY if it really is cost-effective. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/266057-building-a-12-core-36ghz/#findComment-1748224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirloui Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 What Zaap say, also one thing to consider: Begining of next year there will be new xeon chips, the current ones have aged a bit and it might be worth waiting for the update (if you really need to edit 4K video) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/266057-building-a-12-core-36ghz/#findComment-1748612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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