snicker Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 After learning about the OSx86 project, I decided that the next computer I build for myself I want to build solely on Apple compatible hardware so I can run OSX. But being the kind of guy I am, I wanted to built a beast of a machine. I'd still boot XP because I do a bit of C# software development but OSX would be my primary OS. I had pretty much decided I wanted to go dual processor, but was having trouble finding information about it. The couple searches about dual processors I came up with on the board were 3+ months old... and results looked dismal. Anyone have any updates on this situation, or suggestions? I know the Mac Pros run dual Xeons, and I was wondering if anyone else had tried this out. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/35657-dual-processor-homebrew-osx-machines/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleric.retribution Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I've run OSx86 10.4.5 on a dual opteron system on a Tiger K8W motherboard -- no SATA or sound however. I quit using it on that hardware because I had no video acceleration -- that problem is solved now via the natit kexts...but I have since built a nice hackintosh -- check my sig. Personally, if you want to build a dual processor machine, I suggest you search around the boards for some of the hardware guides with people using Core2 duo processors in their builds. People have had good success with building "fully supported" dual core machines. (that is, of course, unless you want dual-dual core processors -- then, I'm not sure I can point you in any good direction). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/35657-dual-processor-homebrew-osx-machines/#findComment-253619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhalls Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 If you really mean dual CPU with dual core each: i would only suggest to buy a real mac. the boards that support 2 cpus with dual core (eg xeons) cost much money, the cpus are not really cheap, you need a good power supply, and many other things. If you want to be compatible with Mac, and get 4 cores, get a mac. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/35657-dual-processor-homebrew-osx-machines/#findComment-253637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaS Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 cleric.retribution nice Avitar ... looks familiar LOL Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/35657-dual-processor-homebrew-osx-machines/#findComment-253645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snicker Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Aye, I was looking to go dual xeons like the mac Pros. JaS, you'd probably know best, is that mac pro of yours blindingly fast? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/35657-dual-processor-homebrew-osx-machines/#findComment-253656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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