Microphone and Camera

[jefftr66]

What do people typically use for cameras and mics on their Hackintoshs? (i.e. compared to built-in on iMacs and Mac Books, etc.)

 

[helmi100]

What do people typically use for cameras and mics on their Hackintoshs? (i.e. compared to built-in on iMacs and Mac Books, etc.)

In my hack there is a Logitech C930 webcam installed via USB. It works out of the box.
The Logitech C920 webcam should also work flawlessly.

 

[Stork]

The Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 (1080p, Native Microphone) is listed in the tonymacx86 Buyer's Guide, Accessories section.

I use the old Apple iSight camera (Firewire) of which I have several for both my Macs and hacks. I only recommend the iSight if plan to use it only with macOS as it's not supported natively on Windows; there is probably a driver in Apple's Bootcamp, but I don't use windows so I haven't tested it in Windows.

 

[jefftr66]

Thanks for the suggestions. I do have a couple old iSight cameras but do modern mobos have Firewire connectors or do you use another PCI card?

 

[Stork]

You'll need a FW PCIe card. I use >

SYBA Low Profile PCI-Express 1394B/A Firewire Card Model SD-PEX30009
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002S53IG8/?tag=tonymacx86com-20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815124072

 

[jefftr66]

Awesome - that's what I figured after looking at my mobo and graphics card - no FW! Thanks much!

 

[pastrychef]

I also use a Logitech C920. I still have my old, old iSight but I really liked the improved resolution of the C920.