Hackintoshes do, real macs dont. You cant use the hackintosh video card drivers on a real mac.
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The Merged Hackintosh Thread
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Hackintoshes do, real macs dont. You cant use the hackintosh video card drivers on a real mac.
Where can I find more info on this EFI-X?
There are all sorts of reasons I can think of for it being just as useless if you're after a true 'works like a Mac' hackintosh as OSX86 after the install itself, but I'm very interested in this.
There are all sorts of reasons I can think of for it being just as useless if you're after a true 'works like a Mac' hackintosh as OSX86 after the install itself, but I'm very interested in this.
As a long time PC user, I have to disagree with this.
Apple buys their hardware from the same companies that PC vendors can get their hardware from. A $2000 Mac will have better hardware than a $500 Dell, but you cant definitively say that Apple hardware is superior. Apple, like any company, has to make some concessions to keep their machines affordable. Building your own PC is a way to ensure you get reputable high-end hardware that is easily upgradeable.
With that said, I wouldn't waste your time or money on a Mac clone. The beauty of owning a Mac is the seamless hardware/software integration. OS-X has its flaws and it is nice to have them corrected in updates. Buying a Mac clone will save you some money, but it is far from ideal. Especially as your first Mac.
What do you plan on using it for?
Some parts are interchangable, but remember that Apple often has a step up on things (Video Cards, MacBook Air processors) before the PC makers. Apple also tends not to use some of the crappier parts that might end up in your run-of-the-mill PC. With that said you can obviously build it (minus the Apple Case) cheaper, whether or not it functions and how much your time and frustration are worth is another story. If you have not had experience with terminal and building computers this seems like a rather dumb idea. It also seems that many of the clone users have another computer, usually a mac, in case something goes wrong, defeating the purpose of the clone.
I have no idea what you're talking about. Is English not your first language?
What sets Apple apart is its elegance in enclosure engineering. Internals, however, can be the same or better (or more cost effective) with biys system.
The only issue I have is semi-functional firewire and my aluminum keyboard doesn't seem to work with my hackintosh. Everything else works perfectly well. For about $1,000 I have a machine that scores over 6100 on geekbench.
It's not ideal, but it is substantially better than what I had before and it's also better than any of the iMacs currently made. We're all faced with decisions. For me, it was the glaring hole in Apple's lineup that made me go the hackintosh route. It was the first computer I ever assembled, and it was substantially easier than I thought it would be.
I'd say not to.
Not because of my feelings towards or against Hackintoshes, but because of the fact you're giving your money to a dodgy company that may give you a shoddy product, shoddy service and no tech support.
If you were to, go at your own risk. But there's a reason why everyone isn't jumping out and buying these things.
Not because of my feelings towards or against Hackintoshes, but because of the fact you're giving your money to a dodgy company that may give you a shoddy product, shoddy service and no tech support.
If you were to, go at your own risk. But there's a reason why everyone isn't jumping out and buying these things.
This is being put together by netkas - he's sort of the "God" of hackintoshes. He's already got the Snow Leopard beta installed on a PC. This dude knows his stuff.
Well, there seems to be some movement in the poll the last two days. The "I've built one already" has moved up almost 4%, mostly at the expense of "I'm considering it now".
I dont think netkas is making it, but he got one to test and he said it worked.
Nobody besides netkas knows what efi-x exactly is, they will officially launch and reveal everything to the public on monday.
Nobody besides netkas knows what efi-x exactly is, they will officially launch and reveal everything to the public on monday.
I'm thinking of this link for my next hack / linux box, whats everyone think ?
http://www.google.com/notebook/public/05004808999777444482/BDRUqSwoQvr_25ocj?hl=en
http://www.google.com/notebook/public/05004808999777444482/BDRUqSwoQvr_25ocj?hl=en
gigabyte 965p-s3. There are better motherboards out now, mine is pretty old.
You dont want to use AMD with OSX. It will work but you have to wait for specific AMD patches when theres an update. Core 2's with an intel chipset motherboard offer the best experience.
Thanks, have heard AMD is not ideal so started this (insanelyMac = good)
http://http://www.google.com/notebook/public/05004808999777444482/BDQF_SgoQobPl76oj
http://http://www.google.com/notebook/public/05004808999777444482/BDQF_SgoQobPl76oj
haha yep,but there has been talk on the sites i visited about them dropping 32 bit so thats why i put it,so what's a derp then ???
If that is the case why is Efi-x limited in the video cards supported?
http://www.efi-x.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26&language=english
I built one already back in Jan08. It was a PITA as I used existing hardware that was not Hackintosh friendly. I was only doing it to see if I liked OSX Leopard. About 3 months of use and I made the plunge for a Mac Pro and then got a MacBook for work/travel.
Apple needs a 1000 dollar desktop that one can add/upgrade other then mem/hard drives, but they won't do it because it will cut into the iMac sales and they're certain that most users only upgrade mem/hard drives. As far as the mini's, I could build a Hack that runs circles around a mini for about the same cost.
Apple needs a 1000 dollar desktop that one can add/upgrade other then mem/hard drives, but they won't do it because it will cut into the iMac sales and they're certain that most users only upgrade mem/hard drives. As far as the mini's, I could build a Hack that runs circles around a mini for about the same cost.
The only thing limited is ATI, which sucks anyways. It seems to support pretty much every pcix geforce ever released. And thats just EFI-X, its not even out in the public yet, it might be way different than normal hacks.
I'm considering it right now. I've only found one person with the same mobo that I have (Abit AN-M2HD) that has posted their experience with doing it, and it took a bit of work on their part to get everything working. If it was a simple automated procedure I would do it in a heartbeat, but it looks like it will take some custom configuration (for me). To a certain extent, I am also eagerly awaiting to see what Apple does with the next Mini upgrade. iMacs are out of the question, i'm only interested in headless, and Mac Pros are overpriced for my needs (not overpowered, just overpriced 
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).Building a Mac... OS?
So I want to build a computer that can run Leopard. I know the EULA is somewhat picky on this, but I'm wondering if its possible to do so if I use an intel processor? Or does it have to be calibrated or something by Apple before it will run leopard. Thanks.
So I want to build a computer that can run Leopard. I know the EULA is somewhat picky on this, but I'm wondering if its possible to do so if I use an intel processor? Or does it have to be calibrated or something by Apple before it will run leopard. Thanks.
this is against the EULA. since its not an Apple computer.
there is a whole 'hackintosh' group out there though.
there is a whole 'hackintosh' group out there though.
Before we go on, I'd like to just touch on the specific forum rules that could cover this topic:
Warez/Serials/Keys. Do not post software serial numbers or keys or refer people to specific websites or software whose purpose is to break or bypass software licensing methods, distribute cracks, or obtain or use commercial software or media in violation of its license and/or for copyright violation. Do not ask for or give such help.
https://macrumors.zendesk.com/hc/en-us#Things_Not_to_Do
So, while talking about things in the abstract is OK, specific help might not be for the best.
Warez/Serials/Keys. Do not post software serial numbers or keys or refer people to specific websites or software whose purpose is to break or bypass software licensing methods, distribute cracks, or obtain or use commercial software or media in violation of its license and/or for copyright violation. Do not ask for or give such help.
https://macrumors.zendesk.com/hc/en-us#Things_Not_to_Do
So, while talking about things in the abstract is OK, specific help might not be for the best.