Hey guys,

I'm new to this whole OSX86 thing, but I have some experience building computers. I thought this would be a breeze from what I've heard over the net, but the more things I read the more confused I get. I want an i7 build which is as stable as possible and as easy to get working as possible. Is this hardware config OK? If so, is there a tutorial you can link me to that will work with these components?


Mobo Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R
Proc Core i7 920
Memory Corsair XMS3 3x2 (6GB)
HDD Hitachi Deskstar 1TB x 2
Optical LG GH22LS50 Lightscribe
Graphics Asus EAH4870 DK 1GB

Thanks guys.

Originally Posted by 964project

Hey guys,

I'm new to this whole OSX86 thing, but I have some experience building computers. I thought this would be a breeze from what I've heard over the net, but the more things I read the more confused I get. I want an i7 build which is as stable as possible and as easy to get working as possible. Is this hardware config OK? If so, is there a tutorial you can link me to that will work with these components?


Mobo Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R
Proc Core i7 920
Memory Corsair XMS3 3x2 (6GB)
HDD Hitachi Deskstar 1TB x 2
Optical LG GH22LS50 Lightscribe
Graphics Asus EAH4870 DK 1GB

Thanks guys.

Hey there man and welcome, just follow this guide, for video check netkas site and dont forget to report back your results, good luck

long time mac guy - first time 'hackie'
I'm building a machine for final cut rendering - among other things.

these are the components I'm about to pull the trigger on

gigabyte x58 UD5
I7 920
evga 9800gtx video card
noctura cooler
corsair 750 hx (or tx) psu
coolermaster storm scout case (for portability)

I would like to overclock to 3.8 or higher
I want to install (or at least be able to install) 12gb of ram
I'd also possibly like to set up an HD raid

I have two questions

1) what mid price 12gb stick combos will work well OC'd on this board?

I was going to get two 6gb tri channel corsair kits - but on the gigabyte compatibility list it seems like all the 2gb x 6 approved pieces are dual channel - not triple channel, and reviewers who tried doing 12g corsair tri channel on the g-byte boards report problems. When you go to 12gb do you have to run dual channel sticks ?

re. raid. Is this board - or any of the gigabyte x58 series , set to control a raid array? One poster mentioned the UD3R as designed for this (the 'R' designation = raid? ). Is the UD5? I couldn't tell by the gigabyte page on the UD5.

Originally Posted by Noam

long time mac guy - first time 'hackie'
I'm building a machine for final cut rendering - among other things.

these are the components I'm about to pull the trigger on

gigabyte x58 UD5
I7 920
evga 9800gtx video card
noctura cooler
corsair 750 hx (or tx) psu
coolermaster storm scout case (for portability)

I would like to overclock to 3.8 or higher
I want to install (or at least be able to install) 12gb of ram
I'd also possibly like to set up an HD raid

I have two questions

1) what mid price 12gb stick combos will work well OC'd on this board?

I was going to get two 6gb tri channel corsair kits - but on the gigabyte compatibility list it seems like all the 2gb x 6 approved pieces are dual channel - not triple channel, and reviewers who tried doing 12g corsair tri channel on the g-byte boards report problems. When you go to 12gb do you have to run dual channel sticks ?

re. raid. Is this board - or any of the gigabyte x58 series , set to control a raid array? One poster mentioned the UD3R as designed for this (the 'R' designation = raid? ). Is the UD5? I couldn't tell by the gigabyte page on the UD5.

Follow the guide in the Post #203, I think they support RAID, you can check those in gigabyte I think or google for more info, no idea about overclock but surely it will work too they are pretty expensive they should support those things keke, good luck

Hey all,

Just wanted to report on my progress.

I built my project into a G5 case. (probably the hardest part of the whole project)

Here are my specs:
EP45 UD3P motherboard
Quad Core 9550 2.83 Intel processor
8Gb Kingston HyperX DDR2 Ram
Gigabyte GTS 250 1GB graphics
10.5.6. Retail
Vista Home Premium
Dual booting using Chameleon 2 RC2

Couldn't have done it without 4 things:
1) Support and info from the community
2) Lots of reading and multiple re-installs
3) Lots of patience
4) Luck

So far everything seems to work ok except mirror doesn't work on the GTS 250. I have DVI, VGA and HDMI on my card - it probably has something to do with the HDMI out but I'll look into that another time.

I am wrapped!

Thx for sharing this info keeza, dont forget to post some pics

Just curious if someone would like to give me some feedback on my projected build. Would like to install using retail.

Below are two different motherboards I can't decide between. The video cards was chosen as I will need dual and horizontal support. Would eventually like to buy a second video card and link. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance as I am new to the osx86 but am an advanced user and not a first time pc builder.

Cheers


Cart Item List:

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1

EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512-P3-N871-AR Video Card
Item #:N82E16814130339
Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate
$139.99
$129.99
1

Nvidia Gift - World of Warcraft

Nvidia Gift - World of Warcraft
Item #:N82E16800999168
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$49.99
1

GIGABYTE GA-EP45-EXTREME LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard

GIGABYTE GA-EP45-EXTREME ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813128349
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$189.99
1

OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7

OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W Power Supply compatible with core i7
Item #:N82E16817341016
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$30.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$89.99
$59.99
1

GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DQ6 LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard

GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DQ6 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813128343
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$189.99
1

Intel Core2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80580Q9400

Intel Core2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor
Item #:N82E16819115131
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
$189.99
2

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive
Item #:N82E16822148433
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant
$179.98
$169.98
Grand Total: $929.93

Originally Posted by r3lliklair3s

MOTHERBOARD: $209.99
EVGA 121-BL-E756-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 Micro ATX SLI Micro Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813188051

im interested in this mobo too. has all the perks of the larger classified boards in a x2 sli micro form.

since 757 and 758 evga boards seem to work, im hoping this one does also.

joshearl, you can find a guide for this in the tutorial section

Originally Posted by slumlord

im interested in this mobo too. has all the perks of the larger classified boards in a x2 sli micro form.

since 757 and 758 evga boards seem to work, im hoping this one does also.

hey there, here a guide for that mobo
Leopard 10.5.7 Vanilla Installation on EVGA X58 SLI [GUIDE/TUTORIAL] - InsanelyMac Forum

Thanks, I don't know how I overlooked that scouring this and insanelymacs forum the last 2 weeks!