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- Jun 26, 2010
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- Motherboard
- MSI MEG Z490 Unify
- CPU
- i7-10700K
- Graphics
- RTX 3070 Founders
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- Classic Mac
- Mobile Phone
Hello. First off, let me say greetings to everyone. Second, allow me to introduce myself, my name's Blackstar. Long time lurker, first time poster just about to pull the trigger on entering the wide world of Hackintosh ownership. Been a long time Apple/Mac user since '84. Currently have seven working Macs in the house now ranging from Mac Mini's to G4 Servers. A digital video editor by trade and having a few PC/Overclocker/Modder friends, I was curious to get into making my own.
But enough about me. After much researching here and other sources, I've compiled a parts list I'd love to get some feedback on. Basically I'm looking to start out with a basic/simple/stable i7 machine running 10.6.4 as vanilla as possible with everything working and the least amount of 'hoop-jumping' my first time out.
Read about sound and ethernet being the main issues with these mobo's.
Once it's up and running, I'll be modding, upgrading video and cooler, overclocking, etc as I gain more experience. Have built/modded my own PC's in the past, so putting them together is not a problem. Just want to get as 'perfect' components as possible that will be a good foundation and last me a good while. Here's what I had in mind:
- Mobo - (read some rev's have better audio / ethernet compatibility due to chip type?)
GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R (rev 1)
or
GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R (rev 2)
or
GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD5
- Video - (read everything on Palit card worked out of the box. Not sure on the other)
Palit GeForce 9800 GT 1GB
or
GIGABYTE GeForce 9800 GT 1GB Silent Cell
or
(something else - open to suggestions)
- CPU - (read the i920 is better for compatibility / over-clocking? Anyone confirm?)
Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz LGA 1366
or
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366
- RAM - (read something about i7's only accessing a max of 1066 anyway? Anyone confirm?)
Kingston 3GB (3 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
or
CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666)
or
G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
- Power Supply - (read this was a good unit/very quiet. Plan to add 4-7 HD's)
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro M700 RS-700-AMBA-D3 700W
or
(something else - open to suggestions)
- Ethernet - (just in case onboard ethernet has issues, I read this card works out of the box?)
TRENDnet TEG-PCITXR 10/ 100/ 1000/ 2000Mbps PCI Copper Gigabit Network Adapter
- Case - (should fit nicely in my rack)
COOLER MASTER Centurion 590
or
(something else - open to suggestions)
Well, that's it so far. I have plenty of Hard Drives and DVD reader/recorders that should all work, so no plans on buying one for this build. Will stick with the stock cooler for now. Please feel free to comment with any suggestions or experiences. I have a budget of no more than $1,200 but anything around $1,000 will make me very happy.
Thank you for your attention.
p.s.
(hope this post is in the right place)
But enough about me. After much researching here and other sources, I've compiled a parts list I'd love to get some feedback on. Basically I'm looking to start out with a basic/simple/stable i7 machine running 10.6.4 as vanilla as possible with everything working and the least amount of 'hoop-jumping' my first time out.
Read about sound and ethernet being the main issues with these mobo's.
Once it's up and running, I'll be modding, upgrading video and cooler, overclocking, etc as I gain more experience. Have built/modded my own PC's in the past, so putting them together is not a problem. Just want to get as 'perfect' components as possible that will be a good foundation and last me a good while. Here's what I had in mind:
- Mobo - (read some rev's have better audio / ethernet compatibility due to chip type?)
GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R (rev 1)
or
GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R (rev 2)
or
GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD5
- Video - (read everything on Palit card worked out of the box. Not sure on the other)
Palit GeForce 9800 GT 1GB
or
GIGABYTE GeForce 9800 GT 1GB Silent Cell
or
(something else - open to suggestions)
- CPU - (read the i920 is better for compatibility / over-clocking? Anyone confirm?)
Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz LGA 1366
or
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366
- RAM - (read something about i7's only accessing a max of 1066 anyway? Anyone confirm?)
Kingston 3GB (3 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
or
CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666)
or
G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
- Power Supply - (read this was a good unit/very quiet. Plan to add 4-7 HD's)
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro M700 RS-700-AMBA-D3 700W
or
(something else - open to suggestions)
- Ethernet - (just in case onboard ethernet has issues, I read this card works out of the box?)
TRENDnet TEG-PCITXR 10/ 100/ 1000/ 2000Mbps PCI Copper Gigabit Network Adapter
- Case - (should fit nicely in my rack)
COOLER MASTER Centurion 590
or
(something else - open to suggestions)
Well, that's it so far. I have plenty of Hard Drives and DVD reader/recorders that should all work, so no plans on buying one for this build. Will stick with the stock cooler for now. Please feel free to comment with any suggestions or experiences. I have a budget of no more than $1,200 but anything around $1,000 will make me very happy.
Thank you for your attention.
p.s.
(hope this post is in the right place)