Difference between revisions of "Hackintosh"
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== CPU == | |||
The CPU instructions said to apply thermal grease to the CPU before installing the cooler, but it looks like there was already thermal grease there. In any case, here's a [http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/howto_install_cpu_and_apply_thermal_paste guide]. | |||
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I chose the Corsair Obsidian 650D. It's largely self-explanatory, but there are things that took me a while to figure out: | I chose the Corsair Obsidian 650D. It's largely self-explanatory, but there are things that took me a while to figure out: | ||
* This is the [http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&file=print&reid=289 best guide] I found to all of the internal wiring. | |||
* Mounting an SSD. Remove the back side bolt (just give it a pull), and screw it in from the bottom. | * Mounting an SSD. Remove the back side bolt (just give it a pull), and screw it in from the bottom. | ||
** [http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=213732 How do I mount an SSD in a Corsair 650d?] | ** [http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=213732 How do I mount an SSD in a Corsair 650d?] | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 24 February 2013
- Corsair Obsidian 650D ~$170
- Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz ~$225
- Gigabyte ATX Motherboard GA-Z77X-UP5-TH ~$250
- 16GB RAM ~$100
- Corsair 750 Watt Modular ~$150
- SATA 6Gb/s 120GB SSD ~$110
- WD Caviar Black 2TB ~$180
UniBeast: Install OS X Mountain Lion on Any Supported Intel-based PC
CPU
The CPU instructions said to apply thermal grease to the CPU before installing the cooler, but it looks like there was already thermal grease there. In any case, here's a guide.
Cases
I chose the Corsair Obsidian 650D. It's largely self-explanatory, but there are things that took me a while to figure out:
- This is the best guide I found to all of the internal wiring.
- Mounting an SSD. Remove the back side bolt (just give it a pull), and screw it in from the bottom.
- Making it quieter. Haven't done anything about this yet. Just researching in preparation.
Other
Top candidates:
Other possibilities:
- Cooler Master RC-692-KKN2
- Lian Li PC-V1020
- Antec 900
- Corsair CC600TWM-WHT Special Edition Graphite Series 600T Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case
- Corsair Carbide Series 500R Black Steel structure with molded ABS plastic accent pieces ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Video Card
I have a Nvidia GEFORCE 9400GT in my Dell Inspiron 531 that I'll need to swap out anyway (in order to turn that old computer into a media center PC), so I'm hoping it will work in a Hackintosh. More information at:
- http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/158685-the-easiest-way-to-install-nvidia-9400-gt/
- http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/280837-mountain-lion-boot-on-in-safemode/
Other
- DVD-RW drive (may be able to use the one in my Dell Inspiron 531) ~$30
