This build look ok for a first time budget hackintosh?

[nibblestix]

GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2V LGA 1156 Intel H55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813128457

MicroATX case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811144162

Intel Core i3-550 Clarkdale 3.2GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819115065

Sony DVD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6827118039

ASUS EN8400GS Silent/P/512M GeForce 8400 GS 512MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814121360

GSkill 4GB (2x2) Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820231190

Everything look ok? Any suggestions? I was hoping to build this for casual iPhone app programming.

Will it be ok to just use a normal PC mouse/keyboard or do I need to get anything special? Also, will it work if I use a KVM switch to go back and forth between PC and Hack?

Thanks!

 

[donw35]

should be a great machine, get the latest iBoot and Multibeast and enjoy

 

[shaneblyth]

 

[SMHI]

Chipset H57 has higher bandwidth then H55, what I know. That is something to think about then choosing H55 or H57.

I cant find any motherboard with P55 chipset and USB3 support.

Mouse is no problem. PC keyboard I think will work but some buttons are different.

 

[slowjin]

I have arrived at a similar list of hardware in trying to build a low budget build with some future upgradability (1156 chipset instead of 775). I will most likely get my parts from tigerdirect to save on some CA tax. Going way cheap on the case (Apex TX-381 Computer Case - MicroATX/FlexATX W/ 300-Watt Power Supply(12.9 lbs) ).

Good luck with your build.

 

[melon]

 

[edgeuser99]

Hey your build looks good, I've got something pretty close, and it works well.

With respect to the KVM - I use a StarTech SV431DVIUA four port DVI / USB switch - it's OK, but not perfect going back and forth between OS X machines and Windows. A word of advice though, don't use the kvm while doing the build. Much better to just connect separate keyboard, mouse and monitor until you've got your OS X machine up and running.

Good luck!

 

[nibblestix]

Just wanted to say I got the parts in a couple days ago and built this little guy. I'm pretty happy with it so far. (and saved about $800 in hardware costs for similar specs)

After doing the hardware installation, I followed Pulpo's installation guide for this motherboard: viewtopic.php?f=81&t=11393

I basically got Snow Leopard running with hardly any problems. One minor thing was that the ps/2 keyboard i was using kind of just went in and out in OSX. I replaced it with a usb keyboard and it seems to be working fine now. Also, I originally used a ps/2 KVM switch and had some issues with the monitor resolution and the keyboard. Replaced that with a better USB KVM and it works flawlessly now.

I have to use wireless networking so I was looking around for an easy solution. I went with the NETGEAR WNCE2001 adapter because you can run an ethernet cable from the adapter to the hackintosh's ethernet port. It's working great so far.

Getting Snow Leopard running was actually a lot easier than assembling the actual hardware. The case I got (link in OP) is ok, but a real pain in the ass to get everything connected. I think I would do another case in the future if I did it again. They put the front panel audio right next to the graphics card slot, so it makes it virtually impossible to reach, and you can't pull the mobo tray out because the front panel cable isn't long enough. I must have spent 45 minute just trying to get that connected. Also, the case comes with the front panel screwed on to the chassis. After working with high quality cases like Antec makes (usually), I found myself pretty frustrated with this one.

Thanks again for the build review. I guess my final step is to donate to tonymac.

 

[Firebolt1]

Great build! The Aeus video card is currently unavailable at newegg. Can anyone suggest an alternative? Thanks.

 

[karacho]

Great build! The Aeus video card is currently unavailable at newegg. Can anyone suggest an alternative? Thanks.

Have a look to your thread -> http://www.tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=13016&start=0 i'd posted an alternative for you