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Hiwa's Build: Z87 Maximus VI EXTREME - i7-4770K@4500MHz -GTX680 -BitFenix Ronin, 10.8.5

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Z87X-OC
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hiwa's Build: ASUS Z87 Maximus VI EXTREME - Core i7-4770K - GTX 680

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Components


ASUS Z87 Maximus VI EXTREME* Motherboard
http://www.amazon.com/Maximus-VI-EXTREME-Intel-Motherboard/dp/B00CRJUG10/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131974

G.SKILL Trident X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 3000 (PC3 24000) F3-3000C12Q-16GTXDG - $1400 USD :eek:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231688

G.SKILL Phoenix Pro Series 120GB SSD SATA II (FM-25S2S-120GBP2)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003THXNQ4/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231378

MSI N680GTX Twin Frozr 2GD5 GeForce GTX 680 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127695
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007V9JL1C

Thermalright Shaman Graphic Card Cooler
http://www.amazon.com/Thermalright-100000218-Shaman/dp/B004CPEXRK/

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 3.5" Internal Drive
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036Q7MV0/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

ASUS Black Blu-ray Burner SATA BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZMG55I/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135252

Antec TruePower Quattro Series TPQ-1200 Power Supply
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002EP30GK/

ASUS MX279H 27-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor
http://www.amazon.com/MX279H-27-Inch-Screen-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B00B17C5KO/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA25V0RW3517

BitFenix Ronin Midi-Tower Black
http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/ronin/

Case Modding Parts

BitFenix BFF-LPRO-12025R-RP Spectre Pro 120mm LED Case Fan, Red
http://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-BFF-LPRO-12025R-RP-Spectre-120mm-Case/dp/B005CKQF3E/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835345033&Tpk=BitFenix%20BFF-LPRO-12025R-RP

BitFenix BFF-LPRO-14025R-RP Spectre Pro 140mm LED Case Fan, Red
http://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-BFF-LPRO-14025R-RP-Spectre-140mm-Case/dp/B007OWPV6U/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835345034&Tpk=BFF-LPRO-14025R-RP

Bitfenix Recon Internet Connected 5.25" 5 Channel PC Fan Controller
http://www.amazon.com/Bitfenix-Internet-Connected-Channel-Controller/dp/B00BI4VVGY/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811997078

BitFenix Essentials Pro Pack - ATX 24pin, EPS 8pin, 2x PCI-E 6pin Set - Red/Black
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=35307
More information about the sleeved cables: http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/premium-modding/alchemy-cables#overview

BitFenix SATA3 (6Gb/s) Cable - 30 cm - Silver Sleeve
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=31815

Thermalright Macho Rev. A. (=HR-02 Macho + Support Socket 2011 + Screw Driver)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009MS326U/


Already Owned

Intel i7-4770K Processor
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CO8TBQ0/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116901


Comments

About This Build
The build is going to be my best Hackintosh for using After Effects and editing video. As my last Haswell build, i found the Maximus IV Extreme to be a very good at overclocking for my memories and processor; I can easily run 4700MHz on processor and 2960MHz on memories with primary timings at 12-14-14-35 and 1.65 Vdimm. :thumbup:

Using the G-SKILL 2933 Single sided MFR IC memory from hynix for higher performance timings are tight. The default memory settings at 1333 gave me -2K on Geekbench V3 32bit.

The next Project will be Z87N-WIFI board.

Installation
Using 0711 Bios, there are only several changes in BIOS:
  • Using 0711 Bios, there are only several changes in BIOS:
  • Change the memory frequency to 2933 with 100 cpu Strap;
  • Change primary timings to 12-14-14-35
  • Manually set the VDIMM to 1.65;
  • Manually set the CPU VTT to 1.05;
  • Load Gamers Profile (this profile is ready on ROG board)
I am using Mountain Lion 10.8.4. So, first, I made the UniBeast USB thumb drive with latest UniBeast following the tonymacx86 UniBeast Installation Guide. Additionally, since I installed 10.8.4, I used the tonymacx86 HaswellHelper and HaswellHelper Guide.

Next, boot from your UniBeast USB thumb drive (F8) and choose your USB called "USB" if you followed the method in the UniBeast Guide. Upon booting into the installer, first, use Disk Utility (top Utilities menu) to Format your installation SSD or HDD, and name it "Mountain Lion". Close Disk Utility. Then, once back into the installer, choose your "Mountain Lion" drive for installation of Mountain Lion 10.8.4.

Note: when installation is finished, use the tonymac86 Temporary Installation Guide for Haswell Systems [10.8.4 only] to copy the modified mach_kernel for Haswell CPUs to your installation drive. http://www.tonymacx86.com/mountain-...lation-guide-haswell-systems-10-8-4-only.html

When this done reboot and this time boot with your "Mountain Lion" drive; choose country, keyboard and, then, complete the rest of the installation.

Then, you'll see WELCOME TO ML 10.8.4 :thumbup:

We're almost done. Using Safari, go to tonymacx86.com, log in and download the latest MultiBeast to install the appropriate drivers.

MultiBeast configuration

Now, reboot.

To finish up, check the Software Update to look for any updates. The App Store will find the new 10.8.5 Download and Update them reboot to install, After reboot you don't need to change anything as 10.8.5 supports Haswell natively. With 10.8.5, you will have full speed with USB3.

Here's What Works So Far:
Audio only USB headset and not Speakers
Network
iMessage
USB 3





Some Geekbench and Cinebench CPU test



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CPU at 4500MHz



Graphic Test MSI GTX 680 2GB

Cinebench OpenGL



Unigine Heaven Benchmark 4



LuxMark 2.1 Beta2 GPU



LuxMark 2.1 Beta2 GPU + CPU







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Hiwa's Build: Maximus VI EXTREME -4770K@4500MHz -GTX680 -BitFenix Ronin

The next project will be Gigabyte Z87N-WIFI and then we try Maximus VI impact
Stay Tuned
 
Congratulations Hiwa! :clap::clap: Wow! What a Hackintosh! :thumbup:
 
Awesome build! Looking to build something similar.

Does the onboard WiFi & bluetooth work with your setup?

Looks like an awesome setup, just need to convince myself that $520 (Australian pricing :() is worthwhile for the board.
 
Awesome build! Looking to build something similar.

Does the onboard WiFi & bluetooth work with your setup?

Looks like an awesome setup, just need to convince myself that $520 (Australian pricing :() is worthwhile for the board.

If you are going to buy new hardware for hackintosh, I won't recommend that you buy this board as it's very expensive and you can't use all the features. I'll test some more boards soon and can tell you whats the best with 10.8.5 or 10.9.

Thanks Stork :D
 
Sorry I agree with your statement about not being able to use all the "features" on this board.though these boards with run circles around any gigabyte board!

So you already tried M6I ?

yes with M6E i boot without USB, nothing special in bios.
 
Nevermind I'm sure the I stands for "impact" and the e is for extreme

Used the build for some days now. i can say its not what i am looking for. i can definitely say its not a good board for hackintosh.
Yes, e =extreme i= impact
I will try impact soon.
 
Hello
I just get a asus max vi hero, but I have few questions about bio setting~

I set up the usb to boot~but it does not real works
 
im upgrading to haswell and i wanted to know how this mobo works on mac. any boot problems? did you have to set any specific bios settings? please get back to me thanks
 
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