Audio editing Hackintosh

[littlepigboy5]

Hello,

I'm building a hackintosh for my brother for the holidays.  i would just build a pc, but hes a mac, (I apologize in advance).  Just wondering, he would be doing some medium audio editing and composing, and then just some light applications like web browsing, and facetime and stuff.  i was wondering if i should go with an i3, with hyperthreading, or an i5, with four cores.  I wanna build it for under $600 and i want 8 gigs of ram, an ssd of at least 60, and a 1tb hdd.  either just reccomend a processor or an entire build.  Also, should i get a dedicated low ends graphics card like a gt 620?  or can i run a hackintosh on an AMD APU.

[TheSLSAMG]

You will need an Intel-based system if you want a rock-solid, compatible and stable system.

 

As for the budget, I am on it now. Is this $600 USD, CAD, AUD, NZD, or some other currency?

[Clyne]

i think your stuck on a g3258 and with a ssd under budget or a i5 that's over budget

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.00 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($124.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($125.00 @ Newegg) 

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $547.91

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-28 02:16 EDT-0400 

or this on a i3 but with a lower capacity ssd

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($184.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($125.00 @ Newegg) 

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $618.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-28 02:18 EDT-0400

[TheSLSAMG]

 

i think your stuck on a g3258 and with a ssd under budget or a i5 that's over budget

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.00 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($124.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($125.00 @ Newegg) 

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $547.91

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-28 02:16 EDT-0400 

or this on a i3 but with a lower capacity ssd

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($184.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($125.00 @ Newegg) 

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $618.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-28 02:18 EDT-0400

 

The G3258 does not work with OS X, and neither does the motherboard. Hackintoshes require careful parts selection.

[TheSLSAMG]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($188.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($88.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($60.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ Amazon) 

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $528.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-28 02:22 EDT-0400

 

This computer will do very well. You will need some files (PM me for them when you are ready to build), an Apple ID and another PC to run a VM on. You will not need a dedicated graphics card for this.

 

There is a process with these things, but to sum it up it goes like this:

 

Make an OS X VM (contact me for the necessary files and steps to do so)

Boot into OS X in the VM

Download Mavericks, but do not install.

Download UniBeast from the TonyMacx86 forums in the VM

Run UniBeast, install to a formatted 8GB+ flash drive

Download and install MultiBeast for Mavericks to another formatted USB flash drive

Reboot onto USB flash drive

Format OS X SSD as OS X Extended (Journaled)

Install OS X to it

Reboot onto SSD

Open MultiBeast, use these flags:

Install, reboot and you should be golden.

[Clyne]

The G3258 does not work with OS X, and neither does the motherboard. Hackintoshes require careful parts selection.

well then a z77 mobo and i3 3225 should work although the parts are that common to find anymore, you can go with @TheSLSAMG build

[TheSLSAMG]

well then a z77 mobo and i3 3225 should work

But that's not only a shit setup, but also unnecessary.

 

I know what I am talking about when it comes to OS X hardware compatibility for the most part. The setup I posted is in budget, more powerful and will work properly.

[Clyne]

But that's not only a shit setup, but also unnecessary.

 

I know what I am talking about when it comes to OS X hardware compatibility for the most part. The setup I posted is in budget, more powerful and will work properly.

well then OP, don't follow my build, go follow @TheSLSAMG build and also have the steps to install OSX 

[littlepigboy5]

You will need an Intel-based system if you want a rock-solid, compatible and stable system.

 

As for the budget, I am on it now. Is this $600 USD, CAD, AUD, NZD, or some other currency?

US Dollars

[AlWinwood]

For audio editing, your brother could likely start using software like Protools soon. So you may want to accommodate that into the build to add some future-proofing. I would recommend an i5 for that. For a graphics card, it could be a better option to go for an older graphics card that is used. You could get far better value within your budget and have the ability to upgrade later. 

 

As for what is compatible with Hackintosh, I believe tonymacx86 has part compatibility lists.

 

Hope this helps 

[littlepigboy5]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($188.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($88.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($60.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ Amazon) 

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $528.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-28 02:22 EDT-0400

 

This computer will do very well. You will need some files (PM me for them when you are ready to build), an Apple ID and another PC to run a VM on. You will not need a dedicated graphics card for this.

 

There is a process with these things, but to sum it up it goes like this:

 

Make an OS X VM (contact me for the necessary files and steps to do so)

Boot into OS X in the VM

Download Mavericks, but do not install.

Download UniBeast from the TonyMacx86 forums in the VM

Run UniBeast, install to a formatted 8GB+ flash drive

Download and install MultiBeast for Mavericks to another formatted USB flash drive

Reboot onto USB flash drive

Format OS X SSD as OS X Extended (Journaled)

Install OS X to it

Reboot onto SSD

Open MultiBeast, use these flags:

Install, reboot and you should be golden.

 

I like this build, i'll probably end up contacting you about setting it up around chanukah, lol.  try to keep me in mind