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- Motherboard
- GA-Z68A-D3H-B3
- CPU
- Core i7-2600
- Graphics
- nVidia 560Ti [gigabyte branded]
- Mac
- Classic Mac
- Mobile Phone
SStreet's Build - GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 - Core i7-2600 - GTX560Ti
Sleep and Wake working!
*See Edit notes on keyboard and bluetooth.
Components:
GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 LGA1155 Intel ATX Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502
GIGABYTE GV-N560UD-1G GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1G 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125401
Intel Core i7-2600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071
Corsair Vengeance 8G (2x4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600 CML8GX3M2A1600C9B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233196
LG DVD/RW Drive OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136240
*See Edit 3 notes below
NZXT Source 210 S210-100 White w/Black Front Trim ATX Mid Tower Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146076
Antec NEO ECO 620W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 Plus Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371031
Apple Wired Keyboard w/Numeric Keypad
Lion Keycaps for F3 and F4
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Aluminum-Wired-Keyboard-MB110LL/dp/B000V07N9U
Previously Owned Components:
Apple Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A
Apple OS X Lion @ Mac Apps Store
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/os-x-lion/id444303913?mt=12
ADATA S599 128G 2.5" SATA II Internal Solid State Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211471
Seagate Momentous 7200.4 ST9320423AS 320GB 2.5" 7200 RPM SATA II Hard Disk Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148446
"Official" Apple Bluetooth A1114 Bluetooth Module
http://www.ifixit.com/PowerBook-Parts/G4-Aluminum-15-Inch-1-5-1-67-GHz-Bluetooth-Board/IF154-068
Note: You'll need a 5V to 3.3V voltage regulator, I made one; but I understand they can be purchased as a PCBoard ready to go now.
Apple Wireless Keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823101013
Logitech WebCam C270
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Widescreen-Calling-Recording-960-000694/dp/B004FHO5Y6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333069725&sr=8-1
I actually purchased this at Walmart some time ago, but listed here for completeness
Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-D66-00029-Wheel-Mouse-Optical/dp/B00006B7HB/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333053483&sr=1-2
About This Build:
This system was the fifth complete build of a CustoMac [hackintosh just sounds nasty]. After building a MacPro5,1 clone [GA-X58A-UD3R based], before that several Core 2 systems, before those my [R.I.P.] Original Intel 20" iMac, and my first 'modern' Mac, the original G5 Mac Mini.
Of all my previous builds, I am specially pleased with this one. It went together simply and rapidly. It also worked out of the box with no problems.
I did set the system to report as an iMac12,2 as the majority of the components are very similar to a real iMac of that generation. This enables full power control, sleep, and pays tribute to my dead iMac.
Comments:
Using the nVidia GTX560Ti requires a bit of plist 'altering' to provide full power state controls (and not to mention performance).
Do the install per the basic Unibeast create and install directions.
Here is my Multibeast setup:
Multibeast Grab for iMac12,2.tiff
Once you have booted from your internal drive, in my case my ADATA SSD, then you can alter the AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext to enable.
Open a Terminal:
Now, I'm a VI geek, so I use it all the time, but, hitting / and typing iMac12,2 followed by return/enter will search for the text and put the cursor on that text.
so, /iMac12,2
Mine file looks like this [the first <key>Vendor10deDevice1200</key><dict>...</dict> section is my addition]:
Once you finish adding the section in question save and quit (type) :wq (return).
And from the same terminal, rebuild your system's boot caches.
Now, restart and enjoy!
For reference:
Cinebench OpenGL scores: 44.5 FPS
Geekbench 32bit: 13744
This is with a slight over clock from enabling XMP profile of the RAM, which bumped the BCLK to 106 MHz, resulting in a 4.02GHz boosted clock. The only thing I had to do in BIOS extra was crank the PWM slope to 2.5PWM/C to ramp the stock Intel cooler fan up faster to keep up with the heat under full load. Doing that, idle CORE temps hover at 28C, while under full load they float around 70C; a little warm, but still within design spec and the processor stays in turbo boost the whole time.
'More' System Information Window:
Grab System Info.tiff
Good Luck Friends!
Edit 1: I realized after reading the forums that I forgot to mention that I disabled the onboard graphics (in BIOS, set Enable only if no other GPU is found).
Edit 2: 2012-04-05 Removed Bluetooth USB and Swapped out BT Apple Keyboard for a Apple Wired with Numeric Keypad. HOWEVER! I had to plug the keyboard into my 4 port powered USB 2.0 hub, which is connected to the red USB port just above the PS/2 KB/Mouse connector. This allows full sleep/wake function from either mouse, keyboard, or power button.
Edit 3: 2012-04-18 Finally, after a day of troubleshooting; I was able to figure out that the Optical Drive Listed in the new parts list is keeping the system from sleeping on its own. Unplugging the drive allows the sleep timer to expire and go to sleep without "PleaseSleep.app" -- So, I'll be replacing that drive with a Sony next time I order/pickup new parts. Minor update to control-id in AGPM.kext/Contents/Info.plist
Sleep and Wake working!
*See Edit notes on keyboard and bluetooth.
Components:
GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 LGA1155 Intel ATX Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502
GIGABYTE GV-N560UD-1G GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1G 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125401
Intel Core i7-2600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071
Corsair Vengeance 8G (2x4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600 CML8GX3M2A1600C9B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233196
LG DVD/RW Drive OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136240
*See Edit 3 notes below
NZXT Source 210 S210-100 White w/Black Front Trim ATX Mid Tower Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146076
Antec NEO ECO 620W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 Plus Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371031
Apple Wired Keyboard w/Numeric Keypad
Lion Keycaps for F3 and F4
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Aluminum-Wired-Keyboard-MB110LL/dp/B000V07N9U
Previously Owned Components:
Apple Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A
Apple OS X Lion @ Mac Apps Store
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/os-x-lion/id444303913?mt=12
ADATA S599 128G 2.5" SATA II Internal Solid State Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211471
Seagate Momentous 7200.4 ST9320423AS 320GB 2.5" 7200 RPM SATA II Hard Disk Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148446
"Official" Apple Bluetooth A1114 Bluetooth Module
http://www.ifixit.com/PowerBook-Parts/G4-Aluminum-15-Inch-1-5-1-67-GHz-Bluetooth-Board/IF154-068
Note: You'll need a 5V to 3.3V voltage regulator, I made one; but I understand they can be purchased as a PCBoard ready to go now.
Apple Wireless Keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823101013
Logitech WebCam C270
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Widescreen-Calling-Recording-960-000694/dp/B004FHO5Y6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333069725&sr=8-1
I actually purchased this at Walmart some time ago, but listed here for completeness
Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-D66-00029-Wheel-Mouse-Optical/dp/B00006B7HB/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333053483&sr=1-2
About This Build:
This system was the fifth complete build of a CustoMac [hackintosh just sounds nasty]. After building a MacPro5,1 clone [GA-X58A-UD3R based], before that several Core 2 systems, before those my [R.I.P.] Original Intel 20" iMac, and my first 'modern' Mac, the original G5 Mac Mini.
Of all my previous builds, I am specially pleased with this one. It went together simply and rapidly. It also worked out of the box with no problems.
I did set the system to report as an iMac12,2 as the majority of the components are very similar to a real iMac of that generation. This enables full power control, sleep, and pays tribute to my dead iMac.
Comments:
Using the nVidia GTX560Ti requires a bit of plist 'altering' to provide full power state controls (and not to mention performance).
Do the install per the basic Unibeast create and install directions.
Here is my Multibeast setup:
Multibeast Grab for iMac12,2.tiff
Once you have booted from your internal drive, in my case my ADATA SSD, then you can alter the AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext to enable.
Open a Terminal:
Code:
sudo vi /System/Library/Extensions/AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext/Contents/Info.plist
Password: (enter yours)
Now, I'm a VI geek, so I use it all the time, but, hitting / and typing iMac12,2 followed by return/enter will search for the text and put the cursor on that text.
so, /iMac12,2
Mine file looks like this [the first <key>Vendor10deDevice1200</key><dict>...</dict> section is my addition]:
Code:
<key>iMac12,2</key>
<dict>
<key>Vendor10deDevice1200</key>
<dict>
<key>Heuristic</key>
<dict>
<key>ID</key>
<integer>0</integer>
<key>IdleInterval</key>
<integer>250</integer>
<key>SensorOption</key>
<integer>1</integer>
<key>SensorSampleRate</key>
<integer>4</integer>
<key>TargetCount</key>
<integer>5</integer>
<key>Threshold_High</key>
<array>
<integer>87</integer>
<integer>87</integer>
<integer>87</integer>
<integer>100</integer>
</array>
<key>Threshold_Low</key>
<array>
<integer>0</integer>
<integer>87</integer>
<integer>87</integer>
<integer>87</integer>
</array>
</dict>
<key>LogControl</key>
<integer>0</integer>
<key>control-id</key>
<integer>17</integer>
</dict>
<key>Vendor1002Device6720</key>
<dict>
<key>QSC</key>
<dict>
<key>Enabled</key>
<integer>1</integer>
<key>Mode</key>
<integer>1</integer>
<key>hwPState</key>
<array>
<integer>0</integer>
<integer>0</integer>
<integer>0</integer>
<integer>1</integer>
<integer>1</integer>
<integer>1</integer>
<integer>1</integer>
<integer>1</integer>
<integer>2</integer>
</array>
<key>qscOnTime</key>
<array>
<integer>0</integer>
<integer>960</integer>
<integer>2400</integer>
<integer>0</integer>
<integer>2560</integer>
<integer>5280</integer>
<integer>8000</integer>
<integer>10560</integer>
<integer>0</integer>
</array>
</dict>
<key>control-id</key>
<integer>17</integer>
<key>max-power-state</key>
<integer>8</integer>
</dict>
<key>Vendor1002Device6722</key>
<dict>
<key>QSC</key>
<dict>
<key>Enabled</key>
<integer>1</integer>
<key>Mode</key>
<integer>1</integer>
<key>hwPState</key>
<array>
<integer>0</integer>
<integer>0</integer>
<integer>0</integer>
<integer>1</integer>
<integer>1</integer>
<integer>1</integer>
<integer>1</integer>
<integer>1</integer>
<integer>2</integer>
</array>
<key>qscOnTime</key>
<array>
<integer>0</integer>
<integer>960</integer>
<integer>2400</integer>
<integer>0</integer>
<integer>2560</integer>
<integer>5280</integer>
<integer>8000</integer>
<integer>10560</integer>
<integer>0</integer>
</array>
</dict>
<key>control-id</key>
<integer>17</integer>
<key>max-power-state</key>
<integer>8</integer>
</dict>
<key>Vendor1002Device6740</key>
<dict>
<key>control-id</key>
<integer>17</integer>
<key>max-power-state</key>
<integer>2</integer>
</dict>
</dict>
Once you finish adding the section in question save and quit (type) :wq (return).
And from the same terminal, rebuild your system's boot caches.
Code:
sudo /usr/sbin/kextcache -system-cache
sudo /usr/sbin/kextcache -system-prelinked-kernel
Now, restart and enjoy!
For reference:
Cinebench OpenGL scores: 44.5 FPS
Geekbench 32bit: 13744
This is with a slight over clock from enabling XMP profile of the RAM, which bumped the BCLK to 106 MHz, resulting in a 4.02GHz boosted clock. The only thing I had to do in BIOS extra was crank the PWM slope to 2.5PWM/C to ramp the stock Intel cooler fan up faster to keep up with the heat under full load. Doing that, idle CORE temps hover at 28C, while under full load they float around 70C; a little warm, but still within design spec and the processor stays in turbo boost the whole time.
'More' System Information Window:
Grab System Info.tiff
Good Luck Friends!
Edit 1: I realized after reading the forums that I forgot to mention that I disabled the onboard graphics (in BIOS, set Enable only if no other GPU is found).
Edit 2: 2012-04-05 Removed Bluetooth USB and Swapped out BT Apple Keyboard for a Apple Wired with Numeric Keypad. HOWEVER! I had to plug the keyboard into my 4 port powered USB 2.0 hub, which is connected to the red USB port just above the PS/2 KB/Mouse connector. This allows full sleep/wake function from either mouse, keyboard, or power button.
Edit 3: 2012-04-18 Finally, after a day of troubleshooting; I was able to figure out that the Optical Drive Listed in the new parts list is keeping the system from sleeping on its own. Unplugging the drive allows the sleep timer to expire and go to sleep without "PleaseSleep.app" -- So, I'll be replacing that drive with a Sony next time I order/pickup new parts. Minor update to control-id in AGPM.kext/Contents/Info.plist