360freak Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 What is it that makes a Mac a Mac? Is it just the motherboard? Could I put together my own mac if I got a motherboard, and would it run OS X fine? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60208-what-is-it-that-makes-os-x-run/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TvvqKMZ72bsklauw5 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Well, a Mac uses an Apple Brand motherboard as well as use Mac OS X. However, the motherboards use Intel Chipsets and Processors. If you got an Apple Motherboard and hook it up with similar specs as a Mac, it should work as a Mac. The HDDs, Processors, Power Supplies, etc. are all made by other manufacturers. This is what I believe, there may be something more to it that I don't know. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60208-what-is-it-that-makes-os-x-run/#findComment-428350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
360freak Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 Could I just use a mac motherboard and other random parts? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60208-what-is-it-that-makes-os-x-run/#findComment-428360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant0ne Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 It depends on what type of Mac MoBo you're talking about... If you're talking about say a G4 for example, you can do it, but you'll have to mod your case and power supply. You would also need an Apple processor and heatsink. If you're talking about an Intel based MoBo, I would think it to be possible. I haven't found the courage to disassemble my MacBook, but I can tell you it's possible to put together a G4. There's a lot of information available on how to mod the power supplies and cases to make older Apple hardware work in beige boxes. A word of advice though: it's probably going to cost you quite a bit for an Apple MoBo (Intel Based). I would say you're looking at spending about 300 US. And even if you buy an Apple MoBo, you may still be looking at having to mod the power supply and what-not. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60208-what-is-it-that-makes-os-x-run/#findComment-428426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFI Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 The TPM chip on the mobo is what distinguishes a Mac...from a generic PC. It's kind of like that 1 genetic code that distinguishes man from a dog. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/60208-what-is-it-that-makes-os-x-run/#findComment-428635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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