theconsumer1's Mavericks GA-H61m-DS2 - Core i5 - GeForce 210 Build!

[theconsumer1]

theconsumer1's GA-H61m-Ds2 - Core i5 - GeForce 210 Build!​

Components

Total Build Cost (Average): $520

-Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 (I have Rev 2.2) - 50 to $80
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005PX3UYA/

-Intel Core i5 2500k 3.3 Ghz Socket 1155 - 180 to $210
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EBUXHQ/

-EVGA GeForce 210 1024mb DDr3 GPU - 25 to $32
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004KABG1I/

-Corsair XMS3 8GB 1333 MHz - $85
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003N8GVUY/

-Cooler Master Elite Power 460W Power Supply - $38
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002G1YPHK/

NZXT Source 210 Case (white) - $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146075

OPTIONAL: Asus USB-N13 WIFI Adapter 300MB/s - 20$
http://www.amazon.com/USB-N13-Wireless-N-Adapter-802-11b-Wireless/dp/B002UVNW5W/


Already Owned

750 GB WD HDD - $75 (ALREADY OWNED)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DSUTX3O/

Note: You may be able to browse eBay and find these parts much more inexpensively.


Comments:

I built this hackintosh with plans of getting the most simple, budget friendly, build working. I have been attracted to OSX's smoothness and potential since I first started hackintoshing on my Acer Laptop. This build is more than fast enough for me. It is super compatible with little toying around to make it fully functional. I have found that a DSDT for this build is not required what so ever because I have never had luck with any DSDTs out there. I use this build primarily for daily web browsing and music production with FL studio 10. I do small photo editing as well. This build is suitable for virtually any user who wants a fast system and lots of capability. Of course, I will be upgrading the cheap GPU for a GTX 650 eventually. The weak GeForce 210 does not provide any gamer with a suitable system, however I am not a gamer therefore I chose my GPU with the likings of compatibility only, versus performance. I will also include an SSD in this build whenever I come up with the cash.

Installation Notes:
This build was installed via UniBeast and is running the latest and greatest, 10.9 Mavericks.
You MUST boot with GraphicsEnabler=Yes


BIOS Settings:
Load Optimized Defaults
Change SATA to AHCI Mode
Change Internal Graphics to 'PEG'
Enable 'HPET'
Optional: Disable onboard graphics. (i have left mine on AUTO in case of not being able to access bios if GPU fails)


Post-Installation

I used the latest MultiBeast of course (Thanks to tonymacx86)

MultiBeast settings:
DSDT Free Installation OR just install latest Chimera Bootloader. (if you install DSDT Free option, you may or may not need to add the following options below)

Realtek ALCxxx > Without DSDT> alc887/888b Current (sound driver)
Realtek - Lnx2Mac's Realtek RTL81xx v0.0.90 (Ethernet)
NullCPUPower
Generate CPU states
Hibernate - Mode desktop (ensures proper shutdown)
Use KernelCache

If you bought the Asus Wireless USB stick adapter, visit this link: http://www.asus.com/Networking/USBN13/#support

Download the UTILITY, not a driver. Download an App called the Asus wireless utility. Download it for version 10.7 lion. It will work!


For those of you who have a very slow boot/shutdown process, it is due to the GeForce 210. please follow this guide:
http://www.tonymacx86.com/audio/109902-usb-start-up-problem-aka-audio-problem-3.html


What's not working?
GeForce 210 Sometimes takes 10-15 seconds after log in to load the finder bar. Not a big problem.

IMPORTANT: If you are trying to access the bios on an HDTV that is fairly large, with this card, you will get a black screen. I am told that large TVs draw too much power from small GPU card


Last words:

I hope I have helped some folks out there who are looking for a solid build. I have spent many hours trying to perfect this build and it has been a cakewalk. If you follow this build, you will surely have a fully functional machine that is absolutely, hands down, a smooth machine. I hope I also helped out some fellow hackintoshers with similar specs and the same board. I have rev 2,2

Here is a Youtube Link to my workstation: The beat was created by ME:

[video=youtube;F92vmsZeAw0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F92vmsZeAw0[/video]

A big thanks to everyone here at tonymacx86 for making this all possible. A thanks to tonymacx86 user peacefulwilly who has also made a guide for this specific board.

Peace!

 

[JavieruP]

I have a problem with BIOS setting. i can't find the internal graphics no show PEG and the option Onboard Graphics: Disabled and i can't start the Bootloader show as kernel panic