lindmar Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Is there such thing as a "dummies" guide to a DIY? Or am I nuts to think I could do this? I've never built a computer. The most I've done is installed ram and pci cards and harddrives.... I've never built one but I am interested in giving this a try. Has anyone created a step-by-step guide to doing this? I'd really like to create a stable home brew Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41559-is-there-such-thing-as-a-dummies-guide-to-a-diy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecker Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 (edited) Welcome to this forum. You should take a look at the wiki sites: www.osx86project.org The have compiled great guides in there. Read the "stickies". Those are the threads moderators glue to the top section of all the forums. You might also want to skim through the whole " Homebrew Macs (Home of OSx86)" section of this forum. Learn how to search the forums (check the search help) and also try searching with google. My personal searching strategy is to use the advanced search mask, displaying the results as posts (options are on the right side). I then use the browsers "find" tool to pinpoint my search query. For general guidelines on how to build a computer visit: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/How_To_Build_A_Computer You will also need some very basic knowledge on how to use the terminal window. Nothing much. Just basic stuff. Good luck! hecker Edited February 8, 2007 by hecker Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41559-is-there-such-thing-as-a-dummies-guide-to-a-diy/#findComment-297349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 if you can install ram, pci cards and hard drives, its not exactly a huge leap to install a cpu in a mobo, or a mobo in a case. check the HCLs on the wiki, or bofors box threads in the tutorials section for some ideas on hardware selection. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41559-is-there-such-thing-as-a-dummies-guide-to-a-diy/#findComment-297350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Freak Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Hope this helps: http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/ Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41559-is-there-such-thing-as-a-dummies-guide-to-a-diy/#findComment-297351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindmar Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Thanks for all the fast replies. I'm reading a lot. I'm reading plenty of the tutorials. Seems a lot of things are unstable... rocky ship.. Might be too much of a gamble for a beginner to take. I think I'm confident I could do it but I wouldnt really know how to pick all the parts I needed, the right case, the right tools... I'll keep reading. I'm looking forward to embarking on this project Just to see if I'm on the right track. Could I buy an already assembled kit like this... http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...nufacture=Intel And work with it? Or would it be dumb to do it that way? Do I need to ensure every part will work and then ensure every componet will work together? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41559-is-there-such-thing-as-a-dummies-guide-to-a-diy/#findComment-297360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecker Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 (edited) I think I'm confident I could do it but I wouldnt really know how to pick all the parts I needed, the right case, the right tools...There's a compatibility list on the wiki site. I'll keep reading. I'm looking forward to embarking on this project Reading these forums is totally worth it. Needless to say that the Mac OS X may change the way you work with a computer forever. And if you really get stuck you will get help from us. HangTen, hecker Edited February 8, 2007 by hecker Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41559-is-there-such-thing-as-a-dummies-guide-to-a-diy/#findComment-297370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindmar Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 I do already work on Mac OSX. I have a macbook and a g4 mdd 1.25 This is just something thats always sparked my interest and if I can build something that out performs the g4 mdd 1.25 for cheap, then I'll be a happy camper! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41559-is-there-such-thing-as-a-dummies-guide-to-a-diy/#findComment-297377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 beleive me, you can build a cheap intel hackintosh which will whip your G4. try this thread for a start: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=7393 or this for a more up to date (but also more expensive) option: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...508&st=126# Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41559-is-there-such-thing-as-a-dummies-guide-to-a-diy/#findComment-297393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindmar Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Cool I'm going to go for it. I guess I just want to find something thats stable and not have to be dealing with , audio not working, this doesnt work, that doesnt work.. ect.. Am I dreaming? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41559-is-there-such-thing-as-a-dummies-guide-to-a-diy/#findComment-297397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Intel D945GNTLKR and a Pentium D. Nuff said. http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=7393 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41559-is-there-such-thing-as-a-dummies-guide-to-a-diy/#findComment-297439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindmar Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...nufacture=Intel & http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...nufacture=Intel Nuff said?! It's that easy. LOl Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41559-is-there-such-thing-as-a-dummies-guide-to-a-diy/#findComment-297494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 basically... yeah. everything on that board will work out of the box in 10.4.8 (or will require VERY minimal patching). fully supported gfx (GMA950), supported audio, gigabit ethernet, firewire, you name it. just grab the latest 10.4.8 disc and install. you will be amazed how well this machine will work. i'm running a Pentium D920 myself, and it works k-sweet. my hackintosh (with 1Gb of dual channel) outperforms my MacBook Pro (with 2Gb) - see my sig for scores / specs! get those two, a box to put it in, some RAM, hard disk and DVD drive, and you're good to go. (btw a good burner is the Pioneer DVR-110D - OSX will even think its apple supplied ) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/41559-is-there-such-thing-as-a-dummies-guide-to-a-diy/#findComment-297541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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