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Thanks Neil! Why used - just because new it's pretty pricey?

Can anybody comment on the cards' suitability/compatibility for this build?

Would this card be suitable? EVGA GeForce GT 740 Superclocked Single Slot 2GB DDR3 Graphics Cards 02G-P4-2742-KR (http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00KJGYS4Y/?tag=tonymacx86c0c-20) For only $6 less (on sale), I would get better performance from this one wouldn't I? eVGA NVIDIA GeForce GT 740...

This would give me a reasonable performance boost then I guess? RAM is easy, but I don't know where to start for a graphics card. I don't know what would be decent bang for the buck. I don't want to spend $200 if it's not going to do anything more for me than a $50 card. Compatibility is...

So even the power supply can't be reused? That sucks. I assumed the case, hard drive, and power supply could be reused, and maybe the RAM, but it's looking like a new system will be a bit more costly than I thought. Any thoughts on trying to upgrade what I've got, or would it just be lipstick on...

Hey all. I'm debating between trying to upgrade my existing hackintosh or building a new one and trying to salvage some of my existing components. I built my hackintosh in late 2011 with the following components (based on CustoMac at the time): Processor - i5 2500K Sandy Bridge...

SATA is set to AHCI, but I can't find anything in the BIOS called VT-d - any idea what it's called or where I can find it? Tried r2953 - still no change. It's failing to boot, so I don't think the version matters much - I haven't gotten that far yet. Anybody have any other ideas?

I have not tried r2953 - this might solve this error? I think I have my BIOS set right - anything particular i should be checking?

Can someone help me out? I've seen a few people post this problem, but I can't find any resolution. GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 v1.3 F12 (can't update to UEFI - a totally separate issue) i5-2500K integrated graphics Following the guide posted here...

The very first time I created the DOS USB it seemed to work fine and I was able to boot into it, but I couldn't remember the DOS commands and therefore couldn't remember how to execute the commands to run the UEFI Flash, then every time since then I can't seem to get it to run. I've tried...

That works for updating BIOS (i.e. F10 to F12), but not for updating from BIOS to UEFI. Apparently you need to use the DOS USB boot method, but I can't seem to get my DOS USB stick to boot.

Apparently with the 6-series motherboards you do. When I try using the flash tool in the BIOS I get an error.

I'm trying to upgrade my Z68X-UD3H-B3 from F12 to UEIF, and I've followed the instructions found on this site to create a bootable DOS USB, but it doesn't want to boot into it. Every time I try I press F12 and tell it to boot from the USB, but then it just doesn't boot. I've re-created the USB a...

I'm wondering if anyone can give me a recommendation as to how much RAM would be useful for me?I'm using my hackintosh mostly for photo editing and some video work. I put my hackintosh together in late 2011 to the following specs: Processor - i5 2500K Sandy Bridge Motherboard - Gigabyte...

Thanks!