New Build - Please help!

[frankrizzo]

Hey folks,

I'm looking to build a low-mid budget hackintosh with minimal hacking (kexts/dsdt/etc) and fairly low noise. Please let me know how you think this build looks and whether it raises any red flags for you.

Thanks!!



- CPU: i3-530
- http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Processor-2-93GHz-LGA1156-BX80616I3530/dp/B0030DN1GO

- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P55M - UD2
- http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GA-P55M-Intel-Micro-Motherboard/dp/B002MAPSAI/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_1

- ZOTAC nVidia GeForce GT240
- http://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-nVidia-GeForce-PCI-Express-ZT-20404-20L/dp/B002X7A6N4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1280777452&sr=1-1

- HDD: Intel 40 GB X25-V Value SATA II MLC Solid-State Drive
- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031X8HG2/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

- RAM: Corsair XMS3 4 GB PC3-12800 1600Mhz
- http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-PC3-12800-1600Mhz-Channel-CMX4GX3M2A1600C9/dp/B002LE8D2A/

- Case/PSU: Antec Sonata III 500 Quiet Super Mini Tower ATX Case
- http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Sonata-III-500-Quiet/dp/B000QAVVAM/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

- DVD Burner: Sony Optiarc AD-7240S-0B 24X Dual Layer
- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00264GING?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20

- extra case fan? Antec 120 mm TriCool Case Fan

 

[Lnx2Mac]

Hey folks,

I'm looking to build a low-mid budget hackintosh with minimal hacking (kexts/dsdt/etc) and fairly low noise. Please let me know how you think this build looks and whether it raises any red flags for you.

Thanks!!



- CPU: i3-530
- http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Processor-2-93GHz-LGA1156-BX80616I3530/dp/B0030DN1GO

- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P55M - UD2
- http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GA-P55M-Intel-Micro-Motherboard/dp/B002MAPSAI/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_1

- ZOTAC nVidia GeForce GT240
- http://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-nVidia-GeForce-PCI-Express-ZT-20404-20L/dp/B002X7A6N4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1280777452&sr=1-1

- HDD: Intel 40 GB X25-V Value SATA II MLC Solid-State Drive
- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031X8HG2/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

- RAM: Corsair XMS3 4 GB PC3-12800 1600Mhz
- http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-PC3-12800-1600Mhz-Channel-CMX4GX3M2A1600C9/dp/B002LE8D2A/

- Case/PSU: Antec Sonata III 500 Quiet Super Mini Tower ATX Case
- http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Sonata-III-500-Quiet/dp/B000QAVVAM/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

- DVD Burner: Sony Optiarc AD-7240S-0B 24X Dual Layer
- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00264GING?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20

- extra case fan? Antec 120 mm TriCool Case Fan

Looks OK.
Take a look at my silent build: http://lnx2mac.blogspot.com/

Good Luck !
Lnx2Mac

 

[frankrizzo]

Looks OK.
Take a look at my silent build: http://lnx2mac.blogspot.com/

Good Luck !
Lnx2Mac

Thanks. I have visited your site - thanks for the good guides. I think the vid card I have chosen is a bit better performer for a similar price...and I'm going for an obviously cheaper/slower CPU...

Now I just gotta get the final go-ahead from the wife...and then pull the trigger...

 

[Lnx2Mac]

I think the vid card I have chosen is a bit better performer for a similar price...

Indeed... It's the price of silence...

Good Luck!
Lnx2Mac

 

[frankrizzo]

Indeed... It's the price of silence...

Good Luck!
Lnx2Mac

That's the thing - this one is fanless/silent as well. Supposedly it'll simply work with GraphicsEnabler=Yes, and it doesn't have crazy power requirements like some of these new cards do.

I was told by a friend that the GT240 would be a lot better performer than the 9800GT, but in doing some research it seems the 9800GT is actually better by a little bit....hrm.....

I guess if the GT240 saves me a bit of cash it's worth it....not much of a gamer....

 

[Lnx2Mac]

Indeed... It's the price of silence...

Good Luck!
Lnx2Mac

That's the thing - this one is fanless/silent as well. Supposedly it'll simply work with GraphicsEnabler=Yes, and it doesn't have crazy power requirements like some of these new cards do.

I was told by a friend that the GT240 would be a lot better performer than the 9800GT, but in doing some research it seems the 9800GT is actually better by a little bit....hrm.....

Oh, you are right... Wikipedia seems to agree the GT240 is indeed slower than the 9800GT...

Good Luck !
Lnx2Mac