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Apple's line-up is driving me insane
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This is what I did ~http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=149505
It only cost me $1330, and I even have a bluray drive. I have a ATI 4890, 12 gigs of ram and a quad core processor. I have it over-clocked to 4.0Ghz and it beats the new mac pro in all tests. I have an 09 mac pro also.
It has been running stable since February. It was super easy to do, considering it was my first computer I ever built. I have always used macs, but I was in the same position as the OP and didn't know what to do. i am very happy with my decision. Then work bought me an 09 Mac Pro. So I have both, but I actually like my core i7 better because I can pick my own parts.
It only cost me $1330, and I even have a bluray drive. I have a ATI 4890, 12 gigs of ram and a quad core processor. I have it over-clocked to 4.0Ghz and it beats the new mac pro in all tests. I have an 09 mac pro also.
It has been running stable since February. It was super easy to do, considering it was my first computer I ever built. I have always used macs, but I was in the same position as the OP and didn't know what to do. i am very happy with my decision. Then work bought me an 09 Mac Pro. So I have both, but I actually like my core i7 better because I can pick my own parts.
I always question how long an overclocked and likely deteriorating hackintosh will work. I've heard several reports of OC'd processors dying prematurely, and Apple has broken support for certain hackintosh models in the past. If you take that path, be very careful and be sure to think it over first.
That refurb listed three posts up should last you a while.
That refurb listed three posts up should last you a while.
Look around, find something you DO want and buy it.
If you don't know what you want, how are total strangers gonna know?
If Apple has broken them in the past, it cant be many......
I have had a HTPC hackintosh for about 2 or 3 years now that my friend built for me and it has been running flawlessly. I havent heard too many problems. I havnt even had to do any maintenance to it.
It really is almost impossible for them to break it when they are using Intel parts. Where have you heard this? I already have snow leo working on mine.
the whole OC thing is not as bad as it sounds. Intel makes all their CPU's the same and then disables features and cache for branding and price purposes. they're also tested and the higher scores get higher clock speeds. it's not like there is a separate assembly line for every SKU. most times intel will underclock a CPU because they need lower priced product in the market so it's perfectly safe to overclock. the real hobbyists spend a lot of money on cooling to see how fast they can take their CPU's.
for parts, there is a database on the internet showing which parts work flawlessly and which ones you have to hack an install. Apple uses generic Nvidia designed motherboards for most of their computers. Mac Pro is the only difference
Out of interest, are your funds to buy your machine limited because of the cost of the software youll be using?
As its not been mentioned, I take it that youre not entitled to a education discount?
Some UK resellers sell refurb machines the prices Ive seen for the first-gen Mac Pros start at about £1,200.
Aye, and even simpler (but for a bit more money) an EFI-X module could be used. In terms of the actual kit you used, it was interesting to read the pricing as kits a little more expensive over here in the UK
The OP more or less reads like this: "I really want an Apple, but I don't like anything they have to offer. What do you suggest for me?"
My suggestion is to examine why you think you want an Apple. My guess is it is this desire to own something that you don't actually like that is the root of your problem.
My suggestion is to examine why you think you want an Apple. My guess is it is this desire to own something that you don't actually like that is the root of your problem.
The OP more or less reads like this: "I really want an Apple, but I don't like anything they have to offer. What do you suggest for me?"
My suggestion is to examine why you think you want an Apple. My guess is it is this desire to own something that you don't actually like that is the root of your problem.
It's not that he doesn't like it, it's just that he wants a more productive computer, but his computer current doesn't allow him any free time to be creative and make money, so he can afford the things he want.
OP might want to look into an iMac. Probably a refurb. Read up some benchmarks on barefeats.com