Compatibility Check/First Build

[blahblab]

Hi all! Just posted a thread in desktop compatibility that I realize should be moved here.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/desktop-compatibility/75878-will-work-first-build.html

Specs:
Mobo: Gigabyte Z77-D3H
Processor: Core i3 3220
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6670

Please keep in mind I am a noob. I am pretty sure I will not be completely confused when editing kexts though.

 

[runebinder]

The D3H's onboard VIA audio chip does not work in OS X so you'd need a separate sound card.

The 6670 will need an edit on the boot.plist and some kexts in order to get it to work. If you look at my build I posted how I got my 5850 to work, you'd need to follow a similar process, find out which architecture, Device ID and shader is needed.

If you can and have not already bought the parts, get the GA-Z77-DS3H as it has better compatibility and either a nVidia 5xx or 6xx series GPU as it will be a lot easier to set up.

 

[blahblab]

Have not bought the parts yet. I just found this though. http://www.tonymacx86.com/dsdt/67101-ga-z77-d3h-dsdt-10-8-a-6.html
I may want to install Linux, and this has been making me prefer AMD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_36yNWw_07g

 

[runebinder]

That's a fair enough reason for not wanting nVidia lol.

 

[blahblab]

So what do you think about that audio DSDT for the z77d3h? And what AMD cards are recommended?

 

[blahblab]

What do you think would be good cards that work out of the box?

 

[sonicseamus]

AMD 5770, 6850, or 6870 are all good options. If you get a 6xxx card, you'll need to install with the integrated gfx on the cpu and insert the card once everything's up and running. I got a used ATI 5770 and it works without a hitch!

PS I love that video - gotta love Linus

 

[blahblab]

Thanks! What do you think about buying used parts?

Ps I might not respond quickly. Watching the Giants SMOKE the Cardinals in Game 7 of the NLCS.

 

[sonicseamus]

Thanks! What do you think about buying used parts?

Ps I might not respond quickly. Watching the Giants SMOKE the Cardinals in Game 7 of the NLCS.

Hey, the cards came back against my nats cry after a 6-0 deficit in the NLDS - I wouldn't count your chickens.

I wouldn't get something like a mobo, CPU, PSU or HDD used because of the importance of reliability of these parts. As you can see, I got a GPU used (from eBay), and that's worked out well so far. However, that was partly because of my limited budget - if I had an extra 100 bucks, I probably would have gone for a 6870.

 

[blahblab]

I think I'll go with this guy. http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-6770-Graphics-HD677XZNFC/dp/B005C31FJU/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1350960018&sr=1-6&keywords=HD+6870
Also, the Giants WILL win. I'll be saying I told you so.