tonymacx86 Build - GA-H55N-USB3 - Core i3-530 (Mini-ITX)

[gjeff]

For those of you looking for MB replacements, I went with the Asus Rock 67M-ITX (Amazon) which is now working perfectly for me with 10.7.3 and HDMI video/audio. It has 2xSATA3 and 2xSATA ports which seemed a much better option for me then the H61 board.

See this thread for details if you decide to go that route: http://tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=50852

 

[joarce]

Will a GPU like the GT 210 fit in the Apex case recommended for this build?

 

[Flounder Man]

Nice build man I think I'm going to do something some what similar as an HTPC

 

[OSX86107]

Great for a mini desktop good and just what i was looking for.

 

[studiompd]

Can anyone verify this works 100% with 10.7.4? Planning on copying this build sourcing used parts.

 

[tonymacx86]

Can anyone verify this works 100% with 10.7.4? Planning on copying this build sourcing used parts.

Any build that we've ever recommended here on the site has been Socket 1156 or later. These all have 64 bit CPUs, which are compatible.

 

[studiompd]

Can anyone verify this works 100% with 10.7.4? Planning on copying this build sourcing used parts.

Any build that we've ever recommended here on the site has been Socket 1156 or later. These all have 64 bit CPUs, which are compatible.

Just want to make sure. I've read some posts that users have updated to newer versions of osx and some things no longer work. My memory may be incorrect but possibly audio, usb, sleep etc. breaking after an update.

So is it safe to assume, that any of your recommended builds are working solid up to the current version of osx?

 

[tonymacx86]

Can anyone verify this works 100% with 10.7.4? Planning on copying this build sourcing used parts.

Any build that we've ever recommended here on the site has been Socket 1156 or later. These all have 64 bit CPUs, which are compatible.

Just want to make sure. I've read some posts that users have updated to newer versions of osx and some things no longer work. My memory may be incorrect but possibly audio, usb, sleep etc. breaking after an update.

So is it safe to assume, that any of your recommended builds are working solid up to the current version of osx?

Yes it is safe to assume that.

 

[Fwiler]

Yes it is safe to assume that.

Just seeing if 10.8 was working for people with this build.

 

[dddirtman]

to all noobs this build is a great combo to get your feet wet on tonys procedures
with the recommended parts this setup is totally oob..and verry stable....
it runs 10.6.2(dvd) all the way to 10.8(unibeast or xmove)


mine has been verry stable for at least 1 year now and never panicked....highly recommended for noobs

note:this assumes u can even get these boards now lol


note:ALLWAYS!!!! backup your installs e.g. do an update tweek as necessary backup again.
clone working drive then move on to next update(reason always have a working osx boot drive to fall back)