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The Definitive Hackintosh topic
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  • dtrdtr

    New Nvidia drivers are out with better support for GTX 6xx cards. Up to 4 display outputs now working, amongst other things. Ordered me a GTX 660ti to celebrate that ;)

    http://www.tonymacx86.com/257-nvidia-releases-mountain-lion-10-8-2-graphics-drivers.html http://www.tonymacx86.com/253-nvidia-updates-cuda-5-0-36.html

  • dtrdtr

    Yes it really depends on the components used on the motherboard. I wouldn't try this as a first hackintosh attempt... It's like laptops, the one is more compatible than the other.

  • artiswarartiswar

    @Hallvalla - The processor, HDDs, and Video cards all should work. The most important question is the mobo.

  • HallvallaHallvalla

    Can something like this be Hackintosh'd?

    http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/26/maingear-announces-alpha-24-super-stock/

    Kenilworth, New Jersey – September 26, 2012 – MAINGEAR, an award-winning custom PC builder whose name is known for building quality custom desktops, laptops, and workstations is yet again pushing the envelope of placing performance and quality in PC solutions to heights never before seen. The MAINGEAR ALPHA 24 Super Stock is an all-in-one computer that does not compromise in the way that the form factor is known to do: desktop-level performance.

    Unrivaled Power in its Class:

    While the MAINGEAR ALPHA 24 like the ALPHA 21 is fully upgradeable, the Super Stock options place components which are much more common in high performance desktop gaming computers in the form factor of an all-in one PC solution. The MAINGEAR ALPHA 24 Super Stock is a touchscreen all-in-one that offers a 95W Intel Core i7 3770K as the heart of the machine, with a full-sized, desktop discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (with options starting with the GeForce GTX 650) to provide gaming prowess that has never before been found in an all-in-one custom computer.

    Best of all, each of these components are upgradeable and user serviceable: no need to worry about obsolescence or falling behind the technology race. The ALPHA 24 all in one desktop conforms to Intel's thin-mini ITX standard, assuring that the motherboard and processors of the future are able to be placed into the machine as well as premium SSD solutions from Corsair provides lightning fast response time for any program or game. The already robust graphics solution is also ensured upgradeability by way of two 8-pin PCI-E power connectors, so that high end graphics can always be placed in the ALPHA 24 without worry.

    Ingenious NVIDIA Synergy and Design, Entertainment from all Sources:

    The MAINGEAR ALPHA 24 takes advantage of the Intel 3rd generation core processor and the desktop version of NVIDIA Optimus: Synergy. Synergy technology works in tandem with Intel's HD graphics, allowing for conservative power consumption while watching videos or internet browsing but delivering power on demand with any gaming need. An optional CableCARD tuner also turns the ALPHA 24 into a touch-enabled Media Center; a digital cable-enabled HTPC. The ALPHA 24 also has a HDMI in, allowing a cable box, XBOX 360, PS3, or other device to take advantage of its full HD display.

    With its simple and clean design, this 1920 x 1080 glossy touchscreen all-in-one fits everyone's style and home. Customers can also order the MAINGEAR ALPHA 24 with a custom paint finish that lets the user tailor the all-in-one PC to their aesthetic design.

    MAINGEAR ALPHA 24: (Super Stock options)

    • Intel® Core™ i3 3240 3.4GHz, upgradeable to Intel® Core™ i7 3770K • 8GB DDR3-1333 standard, up to 16GB SO-DIMM Memory • Up to 256GB Crucial M4 mSATA SSD • Up to 3TB mechanical HDD • Full-size, Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Graphics, up to GeForce GTX 680 • DVD burner, with Blu-ray optional • Intel 802.11n, Bluetooth wireless adapter, Optional Bigfoot Killer Wireless • Expansion slots that include 2 mini PCIe slots and 1 PCIe x 16 slot • 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1 HDMI port, 4-in-1 card reader/ 1Mic-in/1Headphone-out/ 1*slim type ODD • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit • Starting at $1,349

    "In this day and age, there shouldn't be a reason anyone would need to compromise for an all-in-one performance PC. "says Wallace Santos, CEO and founder of MAINGEAR. "Other all-in-one PC solutions pale in comparison to the ALPHA 24 and can be summed up with just a few words: 1080p gaming set to Ultra, maxed anti-aliasing and tessellation."

  • markmark1markmark1

    @matthewcarr No worries. Yeah I keep the UPS guy busy too, we know him by name!

  • matthewcarrmatthewcarr

    @markmark1 Thanks, I ordered the Kingston from amazon along with a Spyder4Pro. I sure keep the delivery guy busy.

  • artiswarartiswar

    @dtr - Great! At first I was having issues booting and hanging on a white screen. Ran Multibeast again and added GraphicsEnabler=No to the bootlist. Runs great. Capable of seeing live adjustments to curves while 1080p playback in DaVinci. Probably going to pick another up mad have it run in SLI.

  • dtrdtr

    How 's that 660ti graphics card working out?

  • markmark1markmark1

    I have a 3.5" rosewill usb 2 internal card reader, don't bother. I also have a kingston external usb 3 reader. I get almost 90MB/s copying from my sandisk 64GB 95MB/s card on the kingston!

  • 5thwall5thwall

    @matthewcarr good to know on the drive. wish i'd read about that. i wanted to get something faster than 10x. Not sure on 5.25 card readers. They are probably pretty cheap on amazon, so you could always try and return them. I just have a USB2 card reader. Would be nice to have something faster though.

  • artiswarartiswar

    @matthewcarr - I'm interested as well!

  • matthewcarrmatthewcarr

    @5thwall I read on the TonyMac forums that the Pioneer BDR-207DBK is compatible. I guess I will have to test and see. Thanks for the heads up. How about 5.25" card readers? I read mixed reviews and decided to hold off on it.

  • s_maurices_maurice

    @5thwall Thanks mate. It ended up being about 3k in Australian dollars. You could do better now though, I bought about 2 months back.

  • 5thwall5thwall

    @s_maurice Congrats! That's great to know. What was the budget on your system?

  • 5thwall5thwall

    @matthewcarr be careful with the Pioneer BD-R. From what I gather, the LG UH10LS20 is the only one that is fully supported. I've gone through 2 (one because of misguidance and one because of the seller sending the incorrect model). Finally got one on eBay and should receive soon. Your system will definitely handle 4K, but you will need two GPUs if you plan on using DaVinci with 4K.

    Premiere has been amazingly fast on my system with the GTX 680. A 30 minute timeline with TC Burn in and one title took about 8 minutes to export to M4V using Adobe Media Encoder. No need to render first. :-)

    But, like you, I'm using FCP primarily and it is working very well.

  • qwerty123qwerty123

    @artiswar By "programs" I just mean software like FCP, CS6, Resolve, Pro Tools, Word (ha!), etc. :-)

  • matthewcarrmatthewcarr

    Every video production office I worked at is using Macs and Final Cut. I'm building a hackintosh at home to conform to the workplace system. Here is what I have ordered so far:

    1 x ASUS Sabertooth X79, 1 x Intel Core i7-3930K, 1 x Corsair H100, 1 x Gigabyte GTX 670 Windforce, 8 x CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB (DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Timing 9-9-9-24 Cas Latency 9), 2 x SanDisk Extreme SSD 120GB (Raid0 for OS), 2 x SanDisk Extreme SSD 240GB (Raid0 for current projects), 1 x Western Digital Green 2TB (Storage/Backup), 1 x Pioneer BD Writer (Archive Disks), 1 x TP-LINK Wireless N Dual Band Adapter, 1 x Corsair AX850, 1 x Corsair Carbide 500R, 1 x Crossover 27Q 27" IPS (Pivot Model from AW)

    I believe all of the components are supported. It's hard not to be nervous. Even though this guy has a similar build and detailed instructions: http://www.tonymacx86.com/user-builds/64346-great-success-yo-mangs-hack-pro-3930k-gtx670-sabertooth-x79-56k-warn.html

    I'm not worried about the lack of Sleep and SpeedStep because this is just for work. I hope it handles 4K when that is the norm. It should definitely handle those crazy Driftwood hacks ;-P

  • s_maurices_maurice

    Hey People, Thought I would just share this, Been playing around for about a week with my new motherboard (GA X79 UD5) trying to get a working OS X, Last night it all came together despite alot of things I read all over the net saying to the contrary.

    So this system- GA X79 UD5 3930k 32gb 1600 Ripjaws ram GTX 580 3gb Kingston 120gb SSD Numerous sata drives

    is running Mountain Lion with no DSDT, only some Kexts installed. Graphics worked OOB CPU is unknown but it reads the OC at 4.2GHZ And a huge surprise, SLEEP WORKS! Still have to test things out some more but all seems good so far. Happy Hackintoshing :)

  • artiswarartiswar

    @pvjames - Crucial is super quick. The cooler, Coolmaster Hyper 212 Plus. Case, the Fractal 3000 is on sale right now (3 fans!). I got a cheap Diaboltek PSU that works great.

  • pvjamespvjames

    @artiswar: That is awesome! Glad you have everything working smoothly and even with a 27" IPS! I'll probably go with the Crucial or Samsung SSD. I'm not sure which smaller parts to get just yet. Like coolers, etc. But, i'm taking my time. Keep us posted.

  • artiswarartiswar

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    @qwerty123 - Here's the wish list. Not sure what you mean by programs but I used Unibeast to install, Multibeast for drivers (with this card you have to flag GraphicsEnabler=No in the boot section), and KextBeast to get my audio working with the AppleHDA kext.

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  • RandyCatanachRandyCatanach

    Built my hackintosh using TonyMac tools and its been running flawlessly since I built it in December! As long as you use recommended parts, it'll be just as stable as the real deal!

  • qwerty123qwerty123

    @artiswar Cool! I can't view your wish list (even though I have a newegg account). What programs are you running, and are they running fine? What about sleep / energy saving modes? And, lastly, how about usb and firewire ports functionality?

  • artiswarartiswar

    Parts are assembled, Mountain Lion installed and booting fine. Total cost came out to $1785 for this list.

    https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=15284769

    Added this display:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/27-Inch-Matrix-NEO-LED-270WQ-IPS-2560x1440-WQHD-Quad-HD-Monitor-/150864434755?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item2320389643#ht_19208wt_908

    (Which I got for $285 shipped in 2 days to New Mexico from South Korea O_O)

    Install of parts was straight forward following this video:

    Installing Mountain Lion was super simple using the guide here: http://www.tonymacx86.com/61-unibeast-install-os-x-mountain-lion-any-supported-intel-based-pc.html

    If you do follow my build, use GraphicsEnabler=No at boot and make sure to install NVIDIA drivers from Multibeast, as well as the driver for the A898 audio.

  • artiswarartiswar

    @pvjames - Nothing but stellar reviews really on the Egg. I've heard of some locking up but nothing that a back up and warranty won't cover. Crucials seem to be a good quality to cost ratio. I ended up picking up the 128 for just under $110.

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