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The Merged Hackintosh Thread
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I need an upgradable video card for games.
imacs are too expensive anyways, you can build a good gaming PC for around $800. The one I have now was tailored to be OSX compatible, I only spent $600 on it since I was able to reuse old HDD's and the power supply.
imacs are too expensive anyways, you can build a good gaming PC for around $800. The one I have now was tailored to be OSX compatible, I only spent $600 on it since I was able to reuse old HDD's and the power supply.
The unfortunate part in the case that one decides to buy a "PC" and do a custom install of OS X, is that the whole procedure involves a lot of fiddling and tampering. IMHO it's just not worth it 
While I may agree to the fact that Apple's computers may be more expensive than mainstream PCs, they do have better build quality, life span, stability and many more advantages over a mainstream PC.
In any case, it all depends on how one sees it.
While I may agree to the fact that Apple's computers may be more expensive than mainstream PCs, they do have better build quality, life span, stability and many more advantages over a mainstream PC.
In any case, it all depends on how one sees it.
The unfortunate part in the case that one decides to buy a "PC" and do a custom install of OS X, is that the whole procedure involves a lot of fiddling and tampering. IMHO it's just not worth it
An investment in time and money that has been well worth it. There's only one Apple computer that's ever been made that is superior to mine - the 8-core Mac Pro. But considering mine only cost $1,000 (including a retail copy of Leopard) and about 3 hours of assembly and another 3 hours of modding files (all of which I could do now in about an hour an a half in total), I'd say it was well worth it.
The DVD drives on my two Mac Minis stopped working within 18 months of purchase. My iMac's failed in 13 months (and was out of warranty) and its panel failed two weeks after I bought it. I also had one of my minis suffer a logic board failure (fortunately during the warranty period). Macs fail, too, and they're often much more difficult and expensive to repair.
As I said, if it suits you or anyone else, that's fine with me
You do have a valid point there, although I beg to differ You have a valid point there as well. I will agree to the fact that Apple's quality control has been going downhill, especially since Apple switched to Intel processors
I do however believe, after having owned more than 12 laptops from different manufacturers, that Apple's computers are superior in terms of quality. Anything can fail of course. And I also agree with you that Macs are often more expensive to repair.
You have a valid point there as well. I will agree to the fact that Apple's quality control has been going downhill, especially since Apple switched to Intel processors
I believe that these two factors are explained by the development of the market. One one hand, the market is way bigger than it was when Macs were an alternative thing that only designers and photographers used; on the other hand, today it's easier for any consumer to vent their frustration in a way that did not happen 10 years ago. 2 Consequences: 1) as consumers we will be more aware of what's going on in the industry; 2) we will offer less and less for used Macs aligning their price with other medium-high range PCs.
Back to original topic: When building a hackintosh you will pick good components, which will work well with Windows and perfectly with Linux. As long as breaking apple's EULA doesn't land you in jail, you have nothing to lose.
We get a lot of questions about "hackintoshes".
Before starting a new thread, read through this one to see if it answers your questions.
Thanks.
Before starting a new thread, read through this one to see if it answers your questions.
Thanks.
If a hackintosh becomes sufficiently developed to be indistinguishable from a software standpoint from a Mac, yes - quite easily.
What about the PowerMac G5s? Do you think they are good in quality? Or are they like the Mac Pros to you?
I understand why macrumers wouldn't want people posting about their builds here and so I have not commented since my last inquiry of others regarding the subject, however since your polling...
I've bought and used only apple hardware since 1983. But I made the switch to hackintosh a few weeks ago and loving it.
I've bought and used only apple hardware since 1983. But I made the switch to hackintosh a few weeks ago and loving it.
Do you guys honestly think a Hackintosh can be and and work better than a Mac Pro?
can you believe some people want a quad core machine with upgradeable parts for under 1k easily??
for perspective, my hackintosh has a geek bench of 6300 and it cost me 900 to build
as far as quality, all of my parts were custom selected meaning i controlled the quality of parts going into my machine, and guess what, no issues at all
I came back to OS X proper just after the introduction of the Macbook Pro. I was looking at the last of the G5's but it struck me as hugely overpriced for the performance obtainable, especially given the 'reverse megahertz myth' that Apple managed to delude their easily led users with for so long.
So I gave it a miss. As a result I have no opinions about the G5's build quality.
And I didn't get into hackintosh because I wanted to build a higher bang for the buck machine. I just wanted a machine that actually worked in our environment, where other 'real' workstations are pretty happy to do. Unfortunately hackintosh didn't quite work out for us in Tiger, so an alternative path was taken. If I could have reliably hackintoshed our HP's and Dells, I'd have been much happier.
As for the Pro, as I may have written elsewhere I think the best title to put on the box is "Mac Pro Xeon 64-bit home computer"
What about these?:
MacBook: 64-bit consumer laptop
MacBook Pro: Advanced 64-bit laptop that Apple can't seem to get quite right
Mac Mini: Starter desktop
iMac: 64-bit all-in-one home desktop
Mac Pro: 64-bit advanced home desktop that could be used as a Workstation
I don't know but I never got interested into this Hackintosh thing. The 20" aluminium Penryn iMac I have right now is good enough for me.
Do you guys honestly think a Hackintosh can be and and work better than a Mac Pro?
A hackintosh can be as good as (and slightly better) than a Mac Pro, but for less than half the cost. It can also be customized better than any of the Mac Pros.
I have no issues with Apple's laptops, other than they've handicapped the video capabilities of the MB and don't offer a matte option on the MB. Plus, none of them (nor their desktops) come with integrated eSATA ports. Firewire is soooo passe...
Underpowered and overpriced.
No interest in an AIO, lack of second drive bay, limited graphics options, cannot drive a 30" display and that damned glossy screen. The 20" has a TN panel and is pretty much useless for critical image work.
Mac Pro: 64-bit advanced home desktop that could be used as a Workstation
I don't know many people who need a server-grade cpu for their work. The Q6600 does as good a job.
Glad it works for you. None of Apple's current desktop lineup would work for me. I waited patiently for such a machine, but it never materialized. So, for less than the cost of your 20" iMac I went the hackintosh route and got a machine equivalent in performance to a quad-core Mac Pro. And I'm extremely happy with the performance of my machine.
Glad that everything works for you too.
Maybe PowerPC Macs were good for something after all... Hard to compare to other PCs and make new people scratch their heads about the processors wondering if this is an alien computer...
Do you guys honestly think a Hackintosh can be and and work better than a Mac Pro?
It doesnt matter if it can or not. What matters is that MP's costs an absurd amount of money and is too much power for 99% of people to use.
People dont build hackintoshes with dual Xeon processors and 16gb motherboards. They build them with down to earth specs like Core 2 Duo's or Core 2 Quad's (which are pretty cheap). People get what they need with a hackintosh for a price they can afford. With a Mac Pro people get more than what they need for a price they cant afford.
Yes this is exactly why I built my machine...I picked the quality and a mobo for functionality that suited my needs (I also spent just under 1k).
I guess you are right. Most people in this world don't need a Mac Pro. A MacBook or iMac will be good enough for most people.
Thank u all.
I really not intended to use a pirated copy of OS X. Please Belive me.
What about if I Buy Leopard v10.5.?
Before purchasing,That's why I requested this thread. otherwise I might be having Leopard already installed on my PC. (But I won't dare)
Thanks for ur help.
Ok guyies If I buy a PC that looks like
Processor ---------- Intel C2D 2.66Ghz. (E8200)
Motherboard ------- intel DG31PR
RAM ------------- 2GB DDR2 667Mhz.
Can I then use loepard on my PC. (As Intel based computers are easily available here.)
I really not intended to use a pirated copy of OS X. Please Belive me.
What about if I Buy Leopard v10.5.?
Before purchasing,That's why I requested this thread. otherwise I might be having Leopard already installed on my PC. (But I won't dare)
Thanks for ur help.
Ok guyies If I buy a PC that looks like
Processor ---------- Intel C2D 2.66Ghz. (E8200)
Motherboard ------- intel DG31PR
RAM ------------- 2GB DDR2 667Mhz.
Can I then use loepard on my PC. (As Intel based computers are easily available here.)
OSX is licensed only to be run on Apple manufactured PCs.
It is not easy to get it to run on home built or other PC manufacturer's machines even though the hardware is very similar to what is used in generic PCs.
Since installing OSX on a PC not manufactured by Apple is in direct violation of the EULA, we do not provide help in getting OSX to run on non-Apple computers.
It is not easy to get it to run on home built or other PC manufacturer's machines even though the hardware is very similar to what is used in generic PCs.
Since installing OSX on a PC not manufactured by Apple is in direct violation of the EULA, we do not provide help in getting OSX to run on non-Apple computers.
http://www.osx86project.org/
I love how everyone here stomps their feet and pounds their chest over Apple's EULA for OS X. Give me a break.
I love how everyone here stomps their feet and pounds their chest over Apple's EULA for OS X. Give me a break.
It was already mentioned in this thread, and typically when threads start venturing into EULA violation or piracy they are killed quickly by the mods. I'm just trying to help a new guy out so he doesn't run afoul of the forum rules before he even has a chance to play.