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- Nov 17, 2010
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- Motherboard
- evga x58 FTW
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-960 Bloomfield 3.2GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
- Graphics
- EVGA gxt770
- Mac
- Classic Mac
- Mobile Phone
Hello All!
I'm new to hackintosh-ing and but am thinking of building myself a pretty fast computer since buying a similar mac pro would be thousands of dollars more expensive. I've had some hardware advice from a buddy that builds computers for a living but am not sure how well the components will work for a hackintosh build. Specifically, I've heard mixed things about the compatibility of EVGA components with iBoot/multibeast. Since that is the case, I'd figured it would be wise to post my planned components and see what advice you all could offer! I'd like to have as hassle-free an install as possible for MacOS since I have a relatively basic understanding of programming etc. Please let me know what you think! Thanks in advance!
-Intel Core i7-960 Bloomfield 3.2GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80601960
-EVGA X58 FTW3 132-GT-E768-KR LGA 1366 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
-CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D
-EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
-LIAN LI PC-B70 Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case
OR:
-LIAN LI PC-X1000 Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
-CORSAIR HX Series CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
-LG WH10LS30K 10X Blu-ray Burner - LightScribe Support - Bulk - OEM
-Intel X25-M SSDSA2MH120G2K5 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
OR
-Corsair Force CSSD-F120GB2-BRKT 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
(I already have an external hard drive that i use for storage between multiple computers)
All components have been priced on Newegg... total is about $2K
I'm new to hackintosh-ing and but am thinking of building myself a pretty fast computer since buying a similar mac pro would be thousands of dollars more expensive. I've had some hardware advice from a buddy that builds computers for a living but am not sure how well the components will work for a hackintosh build. Specifically, I've heard mixed things about the compatibility of EVGA components with iBoot/multibeast. Since that is the case, I'd figured it would be wise to post my planned components and see what advice you all could offer! I'd like to have as hassle-free an install as possible for MacOS since I have a relatively basic understanding of programming etc. Please let me know what you think! Thanks in advance!
-Intel Core i7-960 Bloomfield 3.2GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80601960
-EVGA X58 FTW3 132-GT-E768-KR LGA 1366 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
-CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D
-EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
-LIAN LI PC-B70 Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case
OR:
-LIAN LI PC-X1000 Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
-CORSAIR HX Series CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
-LG WH10LS30K 10X Blu-ray Burner - LightScribe Support - Bulk - OEM
-Intel X25-M SSDSA2MH120G2K5 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
OR
-Corsair Force CSSD-F120GB2-BRKT 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
(I already have an external hard drive that i use for storage between multiple computers)
All components have been priced on Newegg... total is about $2K
