hackentosh

[yoursoawsome]

i am wanting to build a hackintosh and i was wondering what parts need to be compatible with osx. what mobo should i get? what cpu should i get? my budget is around $400.

 

i tried to build 2 one with a pentium and the other with a i3. are they any good?

whats better?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-T4-18PK-R1 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($86.97 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($36.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 6770 1GB Video Card  ($100.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($23.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: CoolMax 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $427.87

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS8900 Quiet CPU Cooler  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($64.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($36.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 6770 1GB Video Card  ($100.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: CoolMax 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $463.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-09 05:02 EDT-0400

 

[Guest]

This is a list of compatible parts, I have no clue how complete/correct this is though: http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

[Thorium19]

You'll really need an nvidia GPU unless you want to go through a lot of hassle trying to set it up to detect and work with an AMD GPU

[MrSuperb]

You'll really need an nvidia GPU unless you want to go through a lot of hassle trying to set it up to detect and work with an AMD GPU

 

many older AMD gpus work OOB as well

[Thorium19]

many older AMD gpus work OOB as well

Just not many of the newer ones do. Not sure about the 6000 series cards, they're a bit of a blank for what I know

[yoursoawsome]

You'll really need an nvidia GPU unless you want to go through a lot of hassle trying to set it up to detect and work with an AMD GPU

whats a good one around $100 or less

[TheSLSAMG]

@Nicholas Marzio could help you out here

[ERSCreeper]

@Nicholas Marzio could help you out here

What you need to know?

[TheSLSAMG]

What you need to know?

I guess my first concern is if the Pentium and the i3 will even properly work with OS X.

 

Then we go from there?

[ERSCreeper]

I guess my first concern is if the Pentium and the i3 will even properly work with OS X.

 

Then we go from there?

The pentium will most likely not work, haven't seen any builds with one. i3 could work depending on the i3.

 

• i3-4360
• i3-4350
• i3-4340
• i3-4330

These are confirmed to work

 

Edit: Also the most impotent things about hackintosh is the Graphics, Ethernet/Wireless, Audio (Can be bypassed) 

[yoursoawsome]

The pentium will most likely not work, haven't seen any builds with one. i3 could work depending on the i3.

 

• i3-4360
• i3-4350
• i3-4340
• i3-4330

These are confirmed to work

I'm using the 4330, my build is in the first post. what graphics card around $100 should i go with

[TheSLSAMG]

The pentium will most likely not work, haven't seen any builds with one. i3 could work depending on the i3.

 

• i3-4360
• i3-4350
• i3-4340
• i3-4330

These are confirmed to work

 

Edit: Also the most impotent things about hackintosh is the Graphics, Ethernet/Wireless, Audio (Can be bypassed) 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($87.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($35.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Antec VSK-3000 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Mwave) 

Total: $375.93

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-09 15:50 EDT-0400

 

So then, would this system work well, iGPU and all?

[ERSCreeper]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($87.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($35.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Antec VSK-3000 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Mwave) 

Total: $375.93

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-09 15:50 EDT-0400

 

So then, would this system work well, iGPU and all?

 

iGPU would work. All is supported*

 

Also you could get off with a cheaper Motherboard.

[ERSCreeper]

I'm using the 4330, my build is in the first post. what graphics card around $100 should i go with

I will always recommended a Nvidia for Hackintosh since they work best driver wise. But also note that GTX 750/750ti is not supported. 

[ERSCreeper]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($87.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($71.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $406.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-09 16:06 EDT-0400

 

This will give you the expendability to add a graphics card later.

@yoursoawsome

@TheSLSAMG

[yoursoawsome]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $406.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-09 16:06 EDT-0400

This will give you the expendability to add a graphics card later.

@yoursoawsome

@TheSLSAMG

I am wanting the graphics to be able to handle 2 displays for multitasking how good are the graphics in the i3

[ERSCreeper]

I am wanting the graphics to be able to handle 2 displays for multitasking hoe good are the graphics in the i3

An i3 will handle multi-monitors without problems. It is not going to play games on high settings but you should be able to play a few games on low settings. What screen res are you planning to use?

[yoursoawsome]

I am wanting the graphics to be able to handle 2 displays for multitasking how good are the graphics in the i3

The monitors are 1080p I believe

An i3 will handle multi-monitors without problems. It is not going to play games on high settings but you should be able to play a few games on low settings. What screen res are you planning to use?

[yoursoawsome]

An i3 will handle multi-monitors without problems. It is not going to play games on high settings but you should be able to play a few games on low settings. What screen res are you planning to use?

What would be a good graphics card around $100 for light gaming like minecraft and maybe try some pc games on OK settings, nothing extreme

[ERSCreeper]

The monitors are 1080p I believe

Yes, the i3 would handle 2 1080P monitors fine.

[ERSCreeper]

What would be a good graphics card around $100 for light gaming like minecraft and maybe try some pc games on OK settings, nothing extreme

Sadly since the 750/750ti is not supported and there are no nvidia GPUs for around $100 that are good. I can suggest the R7 260X if you plan to play on windows but I can't be 100% sure that it will work on OS X. I know you would be able to get it working in OS X but not for gaming since I haven't test my HD7950 in gaming on OS X.

 

Edit: You could get this: GT 740 but I would suggest you save up for something like a GTX 760.

[yoursoawsome]

Sadly since the 750/750ti is not supported and there are no nvidia GPUs for around $100 that are good. I can suggest the R7 260X if you plan to play on windows but I can't be 100% sure that it will work on OS X. I know you would be able to get it working in OS X but not for gaming since I haven't test my HD7950 in gaming on OS X.

 

Edit: You could get this: GT 740 but I would suggest you save up for something like a GTX 760.

how this? do i need the cpu cooler or will it do ok with the stock one. is the mother board compatible with os x? what should i change?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS8900 Quiet CPU Cooler  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($64.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($36.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GT 740 1GB FTW Video Card  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: CoolMax 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $466.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-10 05:17 EDT-0400

[ERSCreeper]

 

@yoursoawsome

 

I'd recommend going with the build Nicholas has originally suggested... I'd also recommend you save your money and then come back when you have like $600 or more...

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($87.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($71.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $406.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-10 06:23 EDT-0400

 

I would still say that this system will work for what you want and you can add a GPU later.

[yoursoawsome]

I would still say that this system will work for what you want and you can add a GPU later.

whats a good m itx mobo is the one in my build ok

[yoursoawsome]

 

@yoursoawsome

 

I'd recommend going with the build Nicholas has originally suggested... I'd also recommend you save your money and then come back when you have like $600 or more...

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($87.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($71.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $406.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-10 06:23 EDT-0400

 

would the m itx board in my build be ok? is it compatible? if not whats a good m itx board