krasatos Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 hello everyone, i would like some starter's advice on the whole project. i am thinking of installing osx on my pc, i just wanna know if i will be able to use all my hardware (if not, which parts), so i thought i should just tell u my setup and u could advice me on how to continue. anyway ill post the everest report of my system summary, please ask for any other information needed it's basically evga mobo, 4x1gb ram, Core 2 Duo E8500, ati 3870x2+ati 4350, 1x150 velociraptor +4x sata disks +sata dvdrw, onboard sound, 3screens+1tv, keyboard/mouse/bamboo touchpad/logitech usb headset/usb printer + network printer (hope im not forgetting something important) here is the full report: --------[ Summary ]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Computer: Computer Type ACPI x64-based PC Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Motherboard: CPU Type DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo E8500, 3166 MHz (9.5 x 333) Motherboard Name EVGA NF79 (2 PCI, 2 PCI-E x1, 3 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR3 DIMM, Audio, Dual Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394) Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI System Memory 4096 MB (DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM) DIMM1: CompuStocx 1 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM (9-9-9-24 @ 666 MHz) (8-8-8-22 @ 592 MHz) (6-6-6-16 @ 444 MHz) DIMM2: CompuStocx 1 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM (9-9-9-24 @ 666 MHz) (8-8-8-22 @ 592 MHz) (6-6-6-16 @ 444 MHz) DIMM3: CompuStocx 1 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM (9-9-9-24 @ 666 MHz) (8-8-8-22 @ 592 MHz) (6-6-6-16 @ 444 MHz) DIMM4: CompuStocx 1 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM (9-9-9-24 @ 666 MHz) (8-8-8-22 @ 592 MHz) (6-6-6-16 @ 444 MHz) BIOS Type Award (12/12/08) Display: Video Adapter ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 (512 MB) Video Adapter ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 (512 MB) Video Adapter ATI Radeon HD 4300/4500 Series (512 MB) Video Adapter ATI Radeon HD 4300/4500 Series (512 MB) 3D Accelerator ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 (R680) 3D Accelerator ATI Radeon HD 4350 (RV710) Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] Monitor Samsung SyncMaster T220(G)/MagicSyncMaster T220(G) (Digital) [22" LCD] (H1AK500000) Monitor Samsung SyncMaster T220(G)/MagicSyncMaster T220(G) (Digital) [22" LCD] (H1AK500000) Monitor Samsung SyncMaster T220(G)/MagicSyncMaster T220(G) (Digital) [22" LCD] (H1AK500000) Multimedia: Audio Adapter ATI Radeon HDMI @ ATI Radeon HD 38xx - High Definition Audio Controller Audio Adapter ATI Radeon HDMI @ ATI RV710/730/740 - High Definition Audio Controller Audio Adapter nVIDIA nForce 570 SLI (MCP55P) - High Definition Audio Controller Storage: IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller Storage Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller Storage Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller Storage Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller Disk Drive ST350032 0AS SCSI Disk Device (500 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II) Disk Drive ST350032 0AS SCSI Disk Device (500 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II) Disk Drive WDC WD10 EADS-00L5B1 SCSI Disk Device (931 GB) Disk Drive WDC WD15 00HLFS-01G6U SCSI Disk Device (139 GB) Disk Drive WDC WD32 00AAKS-00L6A SCSI Disk Device (298 GB) Optical Drive HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22LS50 SCSI CdRom Device (DVD+R9:16x, DVD-R9:12x, DVD+RW:22x/8x, DVD-RW:22x/6x, DVD-RAM:12x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM) SMART Hard Disks Status OK Input: Keyboard HID Keyboard Device Keyboard Microsoft SideWinder X4 Keyboard (IntelliType Pro) Mouse Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse Network: Primary IP Address 10.0.0.1 Primary MAC Address 00-04-4B-17-D7-0A Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (10.0.0.1) Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller Peripherals: Printer HP LaserJet P1006 Printer HP Officejet Pro 8500 A909g Series fax Printer HP Officejet Pro 8500 A909g Series Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer FireWire Controller Texas Instruments TSB43AB22 1394A-2000 OHCI PHY/Link-Layer Controller (PHY: TI TSB41AB1/2) USB1 Controller nVIDIA nForce 570 SLI (MCP55P) - OHCI USB 1.1 Controller USB1 Controller VIA PCI-USB Universal Host Controller USB1 Controller VIA PCI-USB Universal Host Controller USB2 Controller nVIDIA nForce 570 SLI (MCP55P) - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller USB2 Controller VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller USB Device Generic USB Hub USB Device Generic USB Hub USB Device Generic USB Hub USB Device Logitech USB Headset USB Device Microsoft Hardware USB Keyboard USB Device USB Composite Device USB Device USB Composite Device USB Device USB Composite Device USB Device USB Input Device USB Device USB Input Device USB Device USB Input Device --------------------------------------------------------------------------- i was thinking of partitioning the velociraptor in half, as win7/osx boot drive. im also thinking of getting a new system, but that's not gonna happen soon, at that point i will try to set it up so it will be fully compatible. if any1 could gimme a quick idea on what will be usable if i install osx on this setup it would be a great help, to get me started (if it is at all possible) cheers guys Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/266176-hello-some-starters-help-on-installing-osx/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 One issue you will have with OS X and your MOBO is using your SATA DVDRW.....get a PATA DVDRW One issue you may have with OS X and your MOBO is running multiple ATI graphics cards in OS X......apart from that see my topics: OS X Lion http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=263931 OS X Snow Leopard http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=184224 OS X Leopard http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...mp;#entry899331 Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/266176-hello-some-starters-help-on-installing-osx/#findComment-1738761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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