1st build hardware check

[vanderholm]

Hi forum

I'm getting ready to order the components for my first beastly build.
I have tried to adhere closely to the CustoMac 2012 advice as I would like a build that is natively supported by Multibeast.
Just to check I would like some feedback on whether there are any compatibility issues I have missed.

Shopping list:

• Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H - ATX LGA1155
• Intel Core i5 3570K / 3.4 GHz Processor - LGA1155
• Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 - 92mm
• MSI N640GT-MD1GD3 - GF-GT640 1GB
• XFX Core Edition PRO450W V2 - 120 mm
• Fractal Design Define R3 - ATX
• Kingston HyperX blu - 2x8GB DDR3 1600MHz PC3-12800 CL10
• Seagate Barracuda harddisk - 3.5″ SATA-600 1TB
• Sunix FWB3414G - porte FireWire adapter PCI Express

I already have a 128 GB Crucial M4 ssd to put in and I don't need a wireless connection.

Specifically in regards to the firewire card I would appreciate any predictions as to being able to connect my TC audio interface without problems.

Thanks in advance
vanderholm

 

[Mate94]

It looks good but the Firewire is too old, the drivers are only for PowerPC-based Macs.

 

[Going Bald]

This firewire card works - http://www.amazon.com/3PORT-Firewire-Pcie-2X9PIN-1X6PIN/dp/B0027VT6VY/ref=pd_cp_e_2/191-6183365-3211725

 

[vanderholm]

Thanks for you responses!

Are you sure Mate94? I picked it because it has the agere fw643 chip and is specifically mentioned in a thread about natively compatible firewire interfaces (http://legacy.tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=68489). What do you base you skepticism on?

As to the noname card from amazon very kindly recommended by Going Bald, I need a rock solid card that can handle not only storage but an audio interface.

 

[Going Bald]

Thanks for you responses!

Are you sure Mate94? I picked it because it has the agere fw643 chip and is specifically mentioned in a thread about natively compatible firewire interfaces (http://legacy.tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=68489). What do you base you skepticism on?

As to the noname card from amazon very kindly recommended by Going Bald, I need a rock solid card that can handle not only storage but an audio interface.

The SIIG card also works. I looked at the spec for the card you linked and it said Mac G5 for compatibility.

OTOH, if it is based on the same chipset thelostswede recommends for 100% compatibility I would say he knows what he is talking about and go buy it.

 

[Mate94]

These Firewire things... (never used or saw anybody using a port like this) are standing from me very far if I can say. I just looked around on Google, found the device's page and it said that the card is for G5 Mac Pro's.

No offense.