[SUCCESS] Hasswell Refresh Z97X build: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming GT ATX - i7-4790K - MSI GeForce GTX 7

jaramillo621's Hasswell Refresh Build:
Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming GT ATX - i7-4790K - MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB

Components

Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117369

Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid Processor Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181060

Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming GT ATX LGA1150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128702R

G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231628

Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171741

Seagate Barracuda St1000dm003 1TB 7200 RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840

MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741

Corsair 760T Black ATX Full Tower computer case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139034

Corsair RM750 750W ATX12V / EPS12V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139055


Comments

I've wanted to build my first computer for some time now and as you can probably tell I've gone a little overboard with the items but i wanted to have the best latest and greatest! As well I've been lurking on this site for about two years now and when I decided to build an over kill PC I thought hey lets install osx on it so i went ahead and installed osx 10.9.4


Installation

I followed the build guide step by step from here: http://www.tonymacx86.com/374-unibeast-install-os-x-mavericks-any-supported-intel-based-pc.html

First I borrowed my friends MacBook to make the UniUeast drive and copied MultiBeast exactly the it was described in the post.

My BIOS followed every suggestion in the Install guide with the exception of one thing I disabled VT-D in the bios ( it was suggested by another user)

I didn't use integrated graphics so i turned that off in the BIOS (after i noticed that i could not boot into the operating system with out -x if they were on)

I forgot to disconnect other drives and take out the RAM (i was super eager to install) but I i didn't have a problem with installation or booting up

I did not install OS X to my SSD as it contained my windows partition so i installed it on my extra 1TB drive

Post Installation I booted into OS X with -x i went through the OSX set up and landed at the desk top.

I then loaded up MultiBeast and ended up with these settings


Originally, i tried with DSDT free (like other Z97 boards i saw on here) but i kept getting a kernel panic so i tried Easy Beast and it worked i still needed to boot up with -x and was doing research and found it was an internal graphics thing so i went into bios and turned it off booted up again and it works!

everything works!
audio works!
network works!
my three displays work!


None of this could have been done with out all the great posts and hard workers on this site
here are the two that i looked at befor giving this a shot

http://www.tonymacx86.com/mavericks...ifi-using-hd4600-no-graphics-card-needed.html

http://www.tonymacx86.com/mavericks...-refresh-i5-4460-model-gigabyte-z97-ud3h.html


Benchmarks

General system benchmarks from Geekbench 3





OpenGL test results from Unigine Heaven Geforce GTX 770 set it at max resolution




Summary

Well, i cant really think of anything else to say but i thought i should share because i don't see any success with the Gigabyte gaming series boards and thought someone might need this. If you have any questions, please ask me. If you need any more system info, tell me where to get it so i can post it (been a long time since i used a Mac). Oh!...and, if you think i royally messed something up or skipped something, I'm willing to take all advice

*[SUCCESS] Hasswell Refresh Z97X build: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming GT ATX - i7-4790K - MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB

does sleep, iMessage work?

Sleep Works i used the Power Management link From post number 74 here

http://www.tonymacx86.com/mavericks...600-no-graphics-card-needed-4.html#post840849

i haven't tried iMessage yet


EDIT: just tried it says i cant log in to my account i think the same post from Stork had a fix ill try it and let you know

With the liquid cooling did you oc this chip? Also I'm set on z97x but can't figure out which board is the best choice. What made you select the gaming gt? Thanks!!

Which option do you use on MultiBeast for audio? Also thanks for the advice of switching off internal graphics, i installed on a Gaming 7 and always have to start with -x flag.

I did not over clock it yet but I plan on doing so a little later, honestly I like the idea of liquid cooling which is why I did it ��

NaesMac said:

With the liquid cooling did you oc this chip? Also I'm set on z97x but can't figure out which board is the best choice. What made you select the gaming gt? Thanks!!

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i planned to add a second graphics card and this board had the best options for SLI

d1ck3r said:

Which option do you use on MultiBeast for audio? Also thanks for the advice of switching off internal graphics, i installed on a Gaming 7 and always have to start with -x flag.

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I used the ALC 1150 and the intel 9 series motherboard support

oddly enough audio didnt work at first from the back port but it did from my cases headphone jack and my usb headset.

it was late that night when i was installing it so i just turned it off and told my self that id mess with it in the morning the next day i turned it on and audio form the back worked no problem lol i didnt question it i just rolled with it.

Hi Jaramillo621 and everyone else

I was wondering if any of you got any kind of problems when installing 10.9.4, I'm referring to the fact that when reaching Disk Utility...my drive is not seen at all!
10.9.0 works perfectly, from start to finish, I only have to use -v, just for curiosity, to see what's going on there

10.9.4 downloaded from Apps, using Unibeast for making the USB drive, everything according to the instructions

Thank you

dumi said:

Hi Jaramillo621 and everyone else

I was wondering if any of you got any kind of problems when installing 10.9.4, I'm referring to the fact that when reaching Disk Utility...my drive is not seen at all!
10.9.0 works perfectly, from start to finish, I only have to use -v, just for curiosity, to see what's going on there

10.9.4 downloaded from Apps, using Unibeast for making the USB drive, everything according to the instructions

Thank you

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I am in no way a professional at this this was my first build first hack and i am glad it went well honestly i had no issues finding the drive try unplugging all other drives and maybe trying a different sata port? these are just things i would try first. maybe there is an issue in the bios? or maybe the drive for some reason isnt formatted properly?


This probably wont help but i ddint want to leave you hanging with nothing