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GIGABYTE GA-H55-USB3 Pro Tools HD Build!

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First hackingtosh build. So far I have most of my parts (below) and I chose the H55 to build my Pro Tools HD3 rig but HD1 for a few months. Only reason I've decided to post because I can't seem to find any threads about the CASING they use for the PCI-X cards. I know one guy was doing a Mac G5 mod and I cannot find that thread. Plans are to run Pro Tools HD 8 or 9 with SL 10.6.3-8, simple. I just need to know what kinda CASINGS everybody is using for the HD rigs and those long PCI-X cards before I buy. Leaning towards that G5 casing to give it that sexy Mac Pro look lol. Also thought about the SSD but they're a bit pricey for me right now! I'm open to all suggestions! Still looking for a pretty cool CD/DVD drive and that's about it but help me out x86 fam!

Specs:
OS X: SNOW LEOPARD 10.6.3
MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-H55-USB3 (1156)
RAM: 16GB ELIXIR RAM (4GB FOR SL INSTALLATION)
HDD: SEAGATE BARRACUDA 500GB (SL)
HDD #2: SEAGATE BARRACUDA 1TB (AUDIO)
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GEFORCE 8800 GTS
CPU: INTEL CORE i5 750 2.8GHz (HAVEN'T ORDERED YET)
PSU: POWER KING ATX 650W (IN MY PC NOW)
CD/DVD DRIVE: SAMSUNG WRITEMASTER (IN MY PC NOW, WANT A NEWER ONE!)
CASING: NONE!!!!!!! MAC G5???

Am I missing anything?
 
The ARK 4U-500-CA is a fantastic case for a PT HD rig, I have it setup with an HD3 system on a H55-USB3. Good temps and plenty of space. The case is "intel" compatible as your motherboard choice is. Since you are using an H55-USB3 (1156 socket) with an intel CPU, it will all be intel and no problem for OSX and Protools 8-9 HD. Good luck, feel free to ask me any questions.
 
leftbrain said:
The ARK 4U-500-CA is a fantastic case for a PT HD rig, I have it setup with an HD3 system on a H55-USB3. Good temps and plenty of space. The case is "intel" compatible as your motherboard choice is. Since you are using an H55-USB3 (1156 socket) with an intel CPU, it will all be intel and no problem for OSX and Protools 8-9 HD. Good luck, feel free to ask me any questions.
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Ok thanks! Ordered one and should be here next week. Where are the topics about SSD Drives? Is the best way to install Snow Leopard 10.6 on a HDD or SSD? If so which brands? Don't want to spend more than $200 for the SSD. Would that be a good idea for Pro Tools HD?

UPDATE: Also ended up getting the i5 750 2.66GHz instead of the 2.8GHz
 
Just finished a 2600k i7(1155) build pro tools 9 HD core pci card(very long card, make sure you have the space) Command 24 console 192 i/o 16Gb corsair ram 9-9-9-24, EVGA Gtx 550, 1 TB WD Sata HD, , After trying two different mobos with limited or no sucsess, we ended up using the Asus p67 Deluxe.
The Ga-Z68X-ud5-b3 (tried f7 bios) would not post with the pci card installed.
The system is 100% working and stable the guys love it.
Pro Tools 9 HD made it a nightmare build for me but , at last victory is mine. :headbang:
 
Case and everything came in but I have issues! For those who use the ARK-4U-500 check this thread >>> viewtopic.php?f=22&t=28955
 
Re: "SOLVED!!!!" GIGABYTE GA-H55-USB3 Pro Tools HD Build!

10.6.8+MULTIBEAST WITH BIOS F7!!!!
 
dave763 said:
Just finished a 2600k i7(1155) build pro tools 9 HD core pci card(very long card, make sure you have the space) Command 24 console 192 i/o 16Gb corsair ram 9-9-9-24, EVGA Gtx 550, 1 TB WD Sata HD, , After trying two different mobos with limited or no sucsess, we ended up using the Asus p67 Deluxe.
The Ga-Z68X-ud5-b3 (tried f7 bios) would not post with the pci card installed.
The system is 100% working and stable the guys love it.
Pro Tools 9 HD made it a nightmare build for me but , at last victory is mine. :headbang:
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HI!
What kind of issues did you have with other mobos?
Wich mobos were those?
Thanks!
 
Sonoman III
GA-Z170X-UD5 TH |  i7 6700K |  GT 740 FTW
Sonoman II
GA-Z97X-UD7-TH |  i7 4770K |  GT 740 FTW
I had been working on an old Mac G5 with ProTools 8 HD with 2 PCIe Excel sound cards. The Mac I have does not have a Pentium processor in it. I bought it just before they switched to using Intel CPU's. I would like to build a Custom mac Pro, and I have no idea where to start. I know that I need OS 10.6.7 in order to run Protools 8 and the plugins that I would like to use. It also must be a Pentium processor for the version of plugins I would like to use. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks
 
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