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Hello all,
I have been a long-time subscriber and reader, but this is my first time posting. You all are a great tool, full of resources and knowledge on the complex art of building a Hackintosh!
I used the following guide from Lifehacker to build my first Hackintosh because I wanted to make the process as easy as possible on my first try. I got the exact hardware listed in the guide.
http://lifehacker.com/5815715/how-to-build-a-hackintosh-mini-for-less-than-600
Hardware:
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3
CPU: Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU
GPU: ZOTAC nVidia GeForce GT240 512 MB DDR3 DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card
RAM: 2x4GB Corsair PC3-10666 1333Mhz Dual Chanel 240-pin DDR3 Desktop RAM
HDD: Western Digital 1TB SATA III 7200 RPM 32MB Cache Desktop Hard Drive
Case: SilverStone SG05BB-450 ALL Black Plastic/SECC Mini-ITX Computer Case with SFX 450W 80+ Bronze Certified/Single +12V rail Power Supply
DVD Drive: Sony Optiarc 8X SATA DVD+/-RW Slim Drive
Adapter for DVD Drive: SATA Adapter for 13-pin to Standard+Power Slimline SATA Cable
The machine worked flawlessy for almost a year, then started shutting off after ~20 minutes of use for no reason. I initially thought it was an overheating issue, so I purchased and reapplied thermal paste; that did not help the issue. I used it this way a few times but stopped because I didn't want to do permanent damage to any of the hardware. The computer had been sitting idle for almost 6 months when I finally got some money saved up to try and save it, but at this point it would not turn on at all. I thought it could have been a power supply issue, but after replacing that with no success, I decided it had to be the Mobo that was the issue and replaced it.
I replaced the motherboard, CPU, and got a new SSD. The hardware is as follows:
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-H61N-USB3 LGA 1155 H61 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500K LGA 1155 Boxed Processor
SSD: Crucial M4 128 GB 6gb/s Sata Solid State Drive
I give all of that background info because I am running into issues with the installation of Snow Leopard on the SSD. I am always able to install from the Retail DVD I had from my MacBook Pro, but every time I try to do anything in addition to that, I get various kernel panics. I have tried using the UpdateHelper, but always get a kernel panic on reboot (this also happens after using MultiBeast). I've tried NOT using UpdateHelper and just trying to install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 combo update, but always get a kernel panic early on in that process. I am planning to install Snow Leopard, then upgrade to Lion via the app I purchased from the App Store, and MAYBE upgrade to Mountain Lion at some point in the future. I have completed that process on the previous hard drive, which still works when connected to the machine even though the mobo's DSDT file is different. I have my Zotac video card connected to the monitor with VGA currently, but have tried DVI as well, and the only USB devices attached to the machine are the mouse and keyboard. The only thing I have read but have not tried yet is to remove one stick of RAM for a max of 4 GB during the installation.
I know I have probably left out some important information, so please let me know if there is anything else I can do/provide to expedite the process. I have been without my beloved Hack mini for over 6 months and I'm looking forward to getting it running again.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I have been a long-time subscriber and reader, but this is my first time posting. You all are a great tool, full of resources and knowledge on the complex art of building a Hackintosh!
I used the following guide from Lifehacker to build my first Hackintosh because I wanted to make the process as easy as possible on my first try. I got the exact hardware listed in the guide.
http://lifehacker.com/5815715/how-to-build-a-hackintosh-mini-for-less-than-600
Hardware:
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3
CPU: Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU
GPU: ZOTAC nVidia GeForce GT240 512 MB DDR3 DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card
RAM: 2x4GB Corsair PC3-10666 1333Mhz Dual Chanel 240-pin DDR3 Desktop RAM
HDD: Western Digital 1TB SATA III 7200 RPM 32MB Cache Desktop Hard Drive
Case: SilverStone SG05BB-450 ALL Black Plastic/SECC Mini-ITX Computer Case with SFX 450W 80+ Bronze Certified/Single +12V rail Power Supply
DVD Drive: Sony Optiarc 8X SATA DVD+/-RW Slim Drive
Adapter for DVD Drive: SATA Adapter for 13-pin to Standard+Power Slimline SATA Cable
The machine worked flawlessy for almost a year, then started shutting off after ~20 minutes of use for no reason. I initially thought it was an overheating issue, so I purchased and reapplied thermal paste; that did not help the issue. I used it this way a few times but stopped because I didn't want to do permanent damage to any of the hardware. The computer had been sitting idle for almost 6 months when I finally got some money saved up to try and save it, but at this point it would not turn on at all. I thought it could have been a power supply issue, but after replacing that with no success, I decided it had to be the Mobo that was the issue and replaced it.
I replaced the motherboard, CPU, and got a new SSD. The hardware is as follows:
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-H61N-USB3 LGA 1155 H61 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500K LGA 1155 Boxed Processor
SSD: Crucial M4 128 GB 6gb/s Sata Solid State Drive
I give all of that background info because I am running into issues with the installation of Snow Leopard on the SSD. I am always able to install from the Retail DVD I had from my MacBook Pro, but every time I try to do anything in addition to that, I get various kernel panics. I have tried using the UpdateHelper, but always get a kernel panic on reboot (this also happens after using MultiBeast). I've tried NOT using UpdateHelper and just trying to install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 combo update, but always get a kernel panic early on in that process. I am planning to install Snow Leopard, then upgrade to Lion via the app I purchased from the App Store, and MAYBE upgrade to Mountain Lion at some point in the future. I have completed that process on the previous hard drive, which still works when connected to the machine even though the mobo's DSDT file is different. I have my Zotac video card connected to the monitor with VGA currently, but have tried DVI as well, and the only USB devices attached to the machine are the mouse and keyboard. The only thing I have read but have not tried yet is to remove one stick of RAM for a max of 4 GB during the installation.
I know I have probably left out some important information, so please let me know if there is anything else I can do/provide to expedite the process. I have been without my beloved Hack mini for over 6 months and I'm looking forward to getting it running again.
Thanks in advance for your help!