Recent content by numnumnum

Shoot, I just made a post about this issue, hope i don't get slapped on the wrist. So has this been confirmed? A 3TB exFAT storage drive will not allow a Gigabyte z77 ud5h motherboard to boot? I really wanted a drive that worked across systems!!

I have formatted a 3TB WD Caviar Green in exFAT to use across my dual boot Hackintosh (10.8.3). Whether I plug it into my extra Sata2 port, or into a USB port, my comp wont get past the Gigabyte splash screen. I thought it was the boot order, but I checked and don't think that is it. When...

I have this exact same issue. Just started last night....a strange coincidence I think. The only thing that I had done differently recently was I tried to add another 3tb storage HDD formatted in exFAT, which strangely led to boot problems (I created another post regarding that). I removed the...

Hmm, I actually just added a third 3gb HDD to the tower...could this be the issue? Maybe the PSU cannot handle it? Edit: Okay, I just checked. Will boot if I unplug the 3tb storage drive. I can plug it in once booted into windows or osx and it shows up and works fine..it's just during the boot...

Hi all, same issue for me. It had done this a few times; usually a power on/off would fix. But now that's not even working! I have the same cusomac pro build as OP

Hmmm, I've been doing some more reading and I'm not sure I really understood what a scratch disk was. I thought it was a SSD disk that held the project you were currently working on. So, if we are using Photoshop, Rhino, and Autocad, should I even worry about an SSD scratch disk? If the answer...

Hi All, I am following tonymac's customac pro build (i7 3700, GTX650), the parts arrive tomorrow. I am pumped! I have ordered two SSDs, with Windows 7 and OSX, and 2 HDDs devoted to storage for each OS. I figured this was the safest bet. My partner is in architectural design, and will be...

Hi All, My question probably sounds stupid to most of you, but can I build a tower to use now with the i3 3225 along with the rest of tonymac's regular customac pro build (i.e.GA-Z77X-UD5H MOBO), and then after a few months when I've saved up for an i7 3700k simply replace the i3 with the i7...

Thanks so much, all, for the comments. You've definitely put my mind at ease. It's funny that I keep trying to assure her that building a computer isn't rocket surgery, but she just doesn't trust that I can do it. Yes, I'll add the two ssds, great idea. I may go with a larger case and...

Hi all, This is my first computer and hackintosh build (as I said in another post). I have been very excited about the mini deluxe build, especially since it will basically run OSX out of box. I wanted something that would into my mac ecosystem but be able to play some decent games on. My...

Hi All, Thanks for all your suggestions. I'm still thinking about how I'm going to set it up, but at least it's less confusing now. I actually do have a 6GB NAS right now, but I was thinking of using that for back up and keeping all of my files on a drive in the tower. I think I'll have to...

Hi all, This is probably a stupid question. I've followed the guide and understand the technical aspects of dual booting. I'm just wondering what would be a) easiest to use b) best value c) most stable for a dual boot set up (i.e. how many SSDs and HDDs). I'm going with the mini deluxe set up...

I've been checking this site for over a year. Finally have the courage to build a hackintosh gaming/htpc rig. I'm going to follow the CustoMac Mini Deluxe word for word, part by part. Is this my best option or is there anything I should know Re: this build and htpc? Thanks for all your hard work!