advice

So I have recently upgraded my computer from an AMD CPU to an Intel CPU. I did this not only for speed purposes, but also so that I may be able to have a hackintosh. I need some advice as to if any of my hardware will cause any serious issues for a hackintosh install. My parts are as follows...

Hey all. Have the opportunity to buy this for cheap and have heard these Asus mobos are not ideal for hackintoshing. Can anyone give me some advice or wether this is decent or should I just go with a gigabyte one? Is this fully compatible and if not, what wouldn't work? Graphic card: nVida...

I was considering purchasing one of these and was wondering if anyone had any idea how compatible it is with ML. Thanks in advance. http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop/technology/123180363_acer_aspire_timeline_m3_intel_core_i3_4gb320gb_156_black_ultrabook.html#

Hi Team! I've been a long time lurker on tonymacx86, and have finally pulled the spare cash to put together a 'Hackintosh' (Sold the motorbike!!!) I've followed the Jan 2013 buyers guide for the Mac Mini Deluxe, and this is what I've pulled so far. Processor: Intel Core i5 3570K...

Hello, In the last three years i have experimented with the "hac" project with major success on some old machines found at home (C2D, Pentium etc). Now, i believe that is time to give a try to myself to something more serious but the budget is unfortunately tight, so, no way buing a real mac...

So I'm looking to buy a new computer and debating whether or not I should get the new 21.5 inch baseline model iMac (2012) or custom build a hackintosh with the same price range. I use a computer for video editing with programs such as final cut pro X and Sony Vegas Pro 11, web browsing, usage...

So, I'm new to the hackintosh world and plan on making a hackintosh compatible computer for Christmas. Most of the components are already at my place. I only need to order the motherboard and graphics card.:D Specs are: CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K Cooler: Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO Ram...

Hello everybody :) I am puting together my very first build ever. I have used my MacBook the last 4 years, but it doesn't live up to my needs anymore. The goal for this build is to dualboot OSX and Windows 7. OSX will be for my everyday use, work/study and my creative projects (photo and video...

Hi All, I currently have a 2006 'old faithful' Mac Pro which feels like its heading to the dying hole and considering a new system. I will primarily be using the machine for re-touching, image-editing and motion/3D work so I have put together the following spec and would appreciate any and all...

I plan on doing the Ivy Bridge CustoMac Pro Build, specifically the i7 3770k and Nvidia GTX 670, but I was wondering if those are the only compatible motherboards on the list. Can I mix-n-match anything from the Budget build (such as the motherboards) into the Pro Build? I'm getting over budget...

Hey everyone, I've read around these parts for a little while and would like your feedback on the components in the included picture. Have any of you had experience with the parts? If so how difficult was installation/compatibility?

Hi, I researched some parts and want to now your thought because it's my first build: Motherboard: GA-Z77X-UD5H (rev. 1) CPU: intel core I7-3770k RAM: Corsair 8 GB DDR3-1600 Kit PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W SSD: OCZ AGT3-25SAT3-60G So what do you guys think of it...

Hey guys, basically below is a list of my parts and the prices I can find them for. I'm pretty confident that they're compatible, but should I be considering other parts? Is my chipset okay? Is that a decent graphics card? All advice is welcome! ALSO How big a power supply unit am I going to...

Hi all, Ive been looking around here and wrapping my head around the scene for a few months and understanding what it takes to dive into the world of hackintoshing...Im hoping the uber knowledgeable here can just lend an eye to a fgew parts to let me know if they will play nice. Im looking to...

First Build Advice (GA-Z77-DS3H, i7 3770k, 660 ti) hey guys, been researching my first hackintosh build for a little while now and it's getting close to that time now where I will be buying all my parts. It's my first build (my brother is the techy one and will be building it so forgive any of...

Hello, Im planning to make this Ivy bridge Rig, nothing fancy, mostly from the tonymac 2012 buying guide ( or what I can get in Mexico without too much wait). My main concern is the CPU, Im going for the 3550 as Im not planning to do any OC but I do not see many examples of this processor on a...

Hey guys, I'm building my first hackintosh here and I was wondering what motherboard is the easiest to install OS X on. I will be getting an Core i5 2500K or a Core i3-2105 but I will be using integrated graphics 100%. I am open to suggestions for Z68 boards, but preferably they need to be...

Z77x-UD3h vs Z77xUD5h Questions - worth the extra $$? I know that the audio doesn't work for UD3H thanks to gigabyte going with a different audio chip. Are there any other things about the UD3H that aren't working? I can get a UD3H for $93 and a UD5H for $125. Is it worth spending the extra...

Hello forum, I need a new MB, right now I have the GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 Rev 1.3, but I´m having a boot loop and this is the second time I have to send it back. So I want another one, so my question is, should I go with a Z77 or Z68? The only Z77 MB within my price range is the GA-Z77X-UD3H and the...

Hi, I'm planning to built some kind of Mac Pro ivy Bridge Built because my old IMac is way to slow for my renderings and the 3DSoftware i'm using. It's my first hackintosh so your advice is highly appreciated. I have three questions. 1.Is it possible to use 2 gtx 670 in one mac? Are they running...