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[http://www.tonymacx86.com/325-building-customac-buyer-s-guide-january-2013.html#custo_pro CustoMac Pro Guide] | I constructed a Hackintosh in April 2013. I had a lot of trepidation, as it's my first self-built machine, and Hackintoshes have their share of issues, but it was a very smooth project, thanks to the wealth of information on the Internet. I love the price / performance I'm getting, I love the expandability, and I love being all Mac! | ||
I was also pleased to see that many of my software licenses from my [[MacBook Pro]] applied to second machines (e.g. [[Adobe Lightroom]], Microsoft Office), so I didn't have purchase second copies! | |||
== Specs == | |||
Using [http://www.tonymacx86.com/325-building-customac-buyer-s-guide-january-2013.html#custo_pro CustoMac Pro Guide] as a guide, I selected this components: | |||
* [http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-Series-Computer-CC650DW-1/dp/B004UE1W9K/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1360971044&sr=8-6&keywords=corsair+600t Corsair Obsidian 650D] ~$170 | * [http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-Series-Computer-CC650DW-1/dp/B004UE1W9K/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1360971044&sr=8-6&keywords=corsair+600t Corsair Obsidian 650D] ~$170 | ||
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* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006EKJCWM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20 SATA 6Gb/s 120GB SSD] ~$110 | * [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006EKJCWM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20 SATA 6Gb/s 120GB SSD] ~$110 | ||
* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CSIG1G/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=tonymacx86-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B004CSIG1G&adid=0FRR1MR1QPCW3JWRA9ZX WD Caviar Black 2TB] ~$180 | * [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CSIG1G/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=tonymacx86-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B004CSIG1G&adid=0FRR1MR1QPCW3JWRA9ZX WD Caviar Black 2TB] ~$180 | ||
* Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920. ~$70. Doesn't officially support Macs, but works great. For manual controls, you can purchase an app called Webcam Settings from the App Store | |||
* Azio USB Micro Bluetooth Adapter Version 4.0 (BTD-V400) ~$13 | |||
* Reused my Nvidia GEFORCE 9400GT from my [[Dell Inspiron 531]], which supports dual monitors (which I'm also reusing) | |||
* Reused the DVD-RW drive from my [[Dell Inspiron 531]]) | |||
* Reusing my wireless Microsoft Natural Keyboard (but not the mouse) | |||
* Reusing my Apple Bluetooth Trackpad | |||
Total cost was less than $1,300, which is an absolute steal considering the specs. An equivalent Mac Pro would have cost triple this. | |||
== Log == | == Log == | ||
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=== April 3, 2013 === | === April 3, 2013 === | ||
Swapped in my Nvidia GEFORCE 9400GT from my [[Dell Inspiron 531]]. (I needed to swap it out of the Dell anyway, in order to convert that machine into a media center PC.) Initial research suggested I may have issues: | |||
* 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/ | |||
However, it worked out-of-the-box for me! Sweet! | |||
WIth the drive, it took forever for it to acknowledge a DVD, and I've had issues with eject. Basically works, though, just not perfectly. | Also swapped in my DVD-RW from my Dell. WIth the drive, it took forever for it to acknowledge a DVD, and I've had issues with eject. Basically works, though, just not perfectly. | ||
=== April 2, 2013 === | === April 2, 2013 === | ||
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* Moved /private/tmp to HDD and created symlink | * Moved /private/tmp to HDD and created symlink | ||
== | === February 2013 === | ||
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]. | 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]. | ||
The Corsair Obsidian 650D is 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. | * 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?] | ||
* | * It's actually reasonably quiet (when I first saw the case, I thought it would sound like a rocket ship. In case I want to make it even quieter: | ||
** [http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1037067555 Corsair: 650D] | ** [http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1037067555 Corsair: 650D] | ||
** [http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-165-OP Foam silencing kit] | ** [http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-165-OP Foam silencing kit] | ||
** [http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=1030824 Silencing the Corsair Obsidian 650 D case with GTX 570] | ** [http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=1030824 Silencing the Corsair Obsidian 650 D case with GTX 570] | ||
** [http://www.overclock.net/t/1155513/corsair-650d-proper-positive-pressure-project Proper Positive Pressure Project] | ** [http://www.overclock.net/t/1155513/corsair-650d-proper-positive-pressure-project Proper Positive Pressure Project] | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Revision as of 15:39, 6 April 2013
I constructed a Hackintosh in April 2013. I had a lot of trepidation, as it's my first self-built machine, and Hackintoshes have their share of issues, but it was a very smooth project, thanks to the wealth of information on the Internet. I love the price / performance I'm getting, I love the expandability, and I love being all Mac!
I was also pleased to see that many of my software licenses from my MacBook Pro applied to second machines (e.g. Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Office), so I didn't have purchase second copies!
Specs
Using CustoMac Pro Guide as a guide, I selected this components:
- 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
- Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920. ~$70. Doesn't officially support Macs, but works great. For manual controls, you can purchase an app called Webcam Settings from the App Store
- Azio USB Micro Bluetooth Adapter Version 4.0 (BTD-V400) ~$13
- Reused my Nvidia GEFORCE 9400GT from my Dell Inspiron 531, which supports dual monitors (which I'm also reusing)
- Reused the DVD-RW drive from my Dell Inspiron 531)
- Reusing my wireless Microsoft Natural Keyboard (but not the mouse)
- Reusing my Apple Bluetooth Trackpad
Total cost was less than $1,300, which is an absolute steal considering the specs. An equivalent Mac Pro would have cost triple this.
Log
April 3, 2013
Swapped in my Nvidia GEFORCE 9400GT from my Dell Inspiron 531. (I needed to swap it out of the Dell anyway, in order to convert that machine into a media center PC.) Initial research suggested I may have issues:
- 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/
However, it worked out-of-the-box for me! Sweet!
Also swapped in my DVD-RW from my Dell. WIth the drive, it took forever for it to acknowledge a DVD, and I've had issues with eject. Basically works, though, just not perfectly.
April 2, 2013
Powered up the machine. No problems! Relatively quiet! Booted it off the UniBeast Mountain Lion USB drive I had created. Again, no issues.
Installed Mountain Lion. When rebooted, got the endless startup wheel. Rebooted in safe mode using "-x" boot parameter. Started up Mountain Lion just fine.
Went through Apple post-installation steps, then installed MultiBeast. Selected:
- Drivers > Audio > RealTek ALC8xx > RealTek ALC898
- Drivers > Network > hnak's' AppleIntelE1000e Ethernet
- Drivers > Disk > TRIM Enabler > 10.8.1+ TRIM Patch
Installed 2 TB hard drive. Formatted.
Other SSD hacks from this post:
- Set noatime flag for root partition
- Moved User directory to HDD and created symlink
- Moved /private/tmp to HDD and created symlink
February 2013
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.
The Corsair Obsidian 650D is 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.
- It's actually reasonably quiet (when I first saw the case, I thought it would sound like a rocket ship. In case I want to make it even quieter:
