dannyw Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Hello everyone I have been browsing this board for quite sometime and have learned a lot! It is time I started participating! I've read about some interesting homebrew setups, but am unable to answer this question without asking it. I am interested in building a new system for myself. I have always used PC's, but have recently been drawn to mac after using it a few times at a friends, and i really enjoy my iphone. What would be the best parts for the system to ensure the most stability in both windows and in osx? The computer will be my main computer. And I will want to run Photoshop, etc, final cut pro for frequent video editing, pro tools, etc, I am certain I want it to be Quad core. 4 gigs of memory, a decent video card, etc I already have my eye on an extra Antec Sonata II for the case, and i have plenty of decent power supplies, hard drives, etc. So, if you were doing it, what would you build? as a prelim to asking you guys, I have been eyeballing a few particular parts, but am open to change by all means. Motherboard: Intel D975XBX2 Processor: Intel Q6600 G0 stepping Memory: 4 gb DDR800 Video: Nvidia 7900GS KO DVD: Pioneer DVR-111D I'd like the system to be fully upgradeable and as long-lasting as possible. Thanks in advance - Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJMoose Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 I don't think you'll find a better solution right now for running both OS's. There are plenty of newer technology motherboards out there, but not all are quite as easily compatible out of the box with OSX86. The latest, greatest is not always the best solution when experimenting. I've been extremely pleased with my setup and it's been well tested. I haven't found a recent OSX86 release that doesn't work well on it. Your 7900GS is an upgrade that I'm looking into for my system. The 256mb card should work perfectly with Natit v02...the 512mb card will need to have its rom flashed. Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyw Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 will this setup run efficiently? will i be able to work in and navigate osx without tons of issues? should i continue with this or scrap it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicdrift Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 dont worry about it... i think you will be very happy with ur build... will work well with osx. cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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