New User needs some help and recommendations.

[guidozepp]

Hi! I would like to install snow leopard in my desktop system, and I need some advices before starting to avoid possible issues.

My PC build:
Intel Core(TM) 2 Duo E4500 2.20 Ghz
4 gb RAM
Asus p5g41-m lx Motherboard
Nvidia G-force 7200GS 256mb PCI-e

I also use a firewire audio device M-audio profire 2626 and a usb lan adapter to connect wi fi.

If someone could install OS successfully on a similar build, please tell me what should i know.
Please i need advices, guides, and every help that you could give me, because my knowledge about this installation is very poor.
I may have forgotten some of my pc specs so everything you need to know just ask, i'll be very grateful.

Thanks!

(forgive my poor english )

 

[MintSauce]

Hi! I would like to install snow leopard in my desktop system, and I need some advices before starting to avoid possible issues.

My PC build:
Intel Core(TM) 2 Duo E4500 2.20 Ghz
4 gb RAM
Asus p5g41-m lx Motherboard
Nvidia G-force 7200GS 256mb PCI-e

I also use a firewire audio device M-audio profire 2626 and a usb lan adapter to connect wi fi.

If someone could install OS successfully on a similar build, please tell me what should i know.
Please i need advices, guides, and every help that you could give me, because my knowledge about this installation is very poor.
I may have forgotten some of my pc specs so everything you need to know just ask, i'll be very grateful.

Thanks!

(forgive my poor english )

Not wanting to "rain on your parade", but you may find your Core Duo a little too slow for serious audio (IMO It'd struggle to run more than a few plugins on a pretty limited track count in Logic/ProTools)

HTH

 

[guidozepp]

I surely know that, but right now i can't afford a better one, so I want to try it first, and then I'll know what to do. I have nothing to lose so i'll give it a chance.

Thanks for your answer!

 

[totenkopf4]

guidozepp

If you are unfamiliar w the internal workings of the Mackintosh world, I found the following websites and videos very be helpful.

But before you do this please look for some YOUtube vids under the name deanwrayUK
of these shortcuts.

His vid on Best Practice - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZl1Gv3J7bg
His vid on Basic Overview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIOJB3EVHaw
His vid on Bootloader flags http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDw3RhLWAjE

his youtube channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/deanwrayUK?feature=mhee

iBoot and Multibeast - TonyMacx86 guide
http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2010/04/iboot-multibeast-install-mac-os-x-on.html

Simplest Mac OS X Installation Guide - for 10.6.x
http://www.tonymacx86.com/43-simplest-mac-os-x-installation-guide.html
or
http://www.tonymacx86.com/section/3-guides.html

Mac OSC 10.6.8 update - and Update Helper for 155 Sandy Bridge
http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2011/06/mac-os-x-1068-update.html
http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2011/07/get-ready-for-os-x-lion-update-to-1068.html

TonyMac listing of alternative sources for information you may find usefull
http://legacy.tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2130

TonyMac listing of supported video cards that you may find usefull
http://legacy.tonymacx86.com/wiki/index.php?title=Graphics_Card_Database

Please perform a Google search for this
" How to use Multibeast: a comprehensive guide of Multibeast options " - remove quotes
you will see several links related to Multibeast that will help you with this utility.

Something usefull about command line switchs one needs to know !
http://www.ihackintosh.com/2009/05/bootloader-acpi-flags-while-darwin-bootloader/

Board index » The Build » Snow Leopard Installation » 10.6 Desktop Support
http://legacy.tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9541

Update helper - use before 10.6.8 install
http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2011/07/get-ready-for-os-x-lion-update-to-1068.html

Installation Troubleshooting Tips & General Recommendations
http://legacy.tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9541
http://legacy.tonymacx86.com/wiki/index.php/Troubleshooting

Some information on the BootX (Apple) process or what happens when you press that power button.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BootX_(Apple)