You're completely failing to consider that I might not want my system that looks even remotely like a Mac Pro. What I want is a stable system with a high price/performance ratio that runs OSX. My system satisfies those conditions. I've been running OSX for a year now without a single hiccup. Everything works just fine. Also, don't you think it's a bit presumptuous of you to assume that nobody can build a system matching the quality (setting aside the looks) of an Apple system? Most of the personally built systems I've experienced, including mine, are built far better, with much better cooling, than any manufactured system I've ever seen; including Apples systems which I happen to think are very nice.
yes i gathered that you do not want a system that looks like a macpro, otherwise you would have either bought one or put it into a MP case of some-sort.
can i ask what you use your hack for?? it would be interesting to know, because maybe the things i do on mine would cause your system to stutter, freeze etc, or many the programs you run will work perfectly on mine
in regards to the quality of the apple machines, of course i know that they are not the best.. come on they are made by a bunch of computers and poorly paid people that work hard day in and day out, there is going to be mistakes made! (no offence to anyone). i was referring to the looks department, but you dont really care about that so let's dismiss it.
Maybe. But my system doesn't run hot.
that is fair enough, a good cooling system is always required
can i ask what temperatures your hack runs at while idle/under load? there is a pretty big difference between the c2d and xeons in max temperature ratings. this is important for high-end OC'ing and changing the voltages etcetc. you probably wouldnt get near the limit though im guessing, if your cooling system is
good enough.
I'm sorry you and a bunch of other people have problems with your Hacks. Mine works perfect. Not only does it work just fine but it performs significantly better than a similarly equipped Mac and cost significantly less. I'm just not seeing a single downside.
my problems have been minimal. i had a hiccup (because of my inexperience) with the gpu, just had to find the right driver. it now works as i would expect from any other computer. i cannot change the resolution for some odd reason, otherwise it will just give me a blue screen. a restart fixes it
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i must agree, my $500AUS (like $300US) hack OC'd to 3ghz from 2.4ghz performs a tad better than my imac which cost around 5 times the amount. it will fold better, it will convert videos better, but when it comes to the crunch it just doesnt feel like a real mac. for instance:
itunes on the imac will load in under 1 bounce
on the hack it will take 3 bounces, even though it is clocked higher etcetc. there is no difference in RAM speed, no difference in HD speed.. its just small things like that.
Additionally, every computer I've built has always been better than computers I've used or owned from companies that invest millions and millions into the development of their hardware and software.
well, seeing as though all you did was buy the hardware, and buy the software.. you have hardly done any work have you? the modified kernel that must be used for the hackintosh's (IMO) will never be at the same level of precision as apples, purely because apple knows their hardware, they know what they are doing etc. the software is written for specific hardware, where as with a hackintosh it is written for a general hardware set, it may not be able to support every motherboard out there..meh idk
