Which distro is best for me?!?

**StockDC2** · 02-19-2009 02:07 PM

Hi, I've decided that I've had enough with Windows Vista and its buggy support and want to install OS X. I've been reading lots on the install methods so I'm sure that I'll be fine there. My only concern is the distro that I should use. Here are my computer specs:

CPU: Celeron D
Memory: 2 x 512 Kingston PC3200
Mainboard: ECS P4M800-M V2
Sound: Realtek ALC655
Ethernet: VIA VT6103L
Video: BFG 5500OC AGP
HD: WD 160GB IDE HD

I realize that I might have to swap out the IDE hard drive with a SATA one to make the install work. Before anyone comments on my system, I'm poor

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**icchansan** · 02-19-2009 03:43 PM

Im not sure about your hardware... the video is kinda weird ;P

**StockDC2** · 02-19-2009 10:24 PM

Haha, it's an Nvidia 5500 AGP. Sorry for the confusion, BFG is the manufacturer. Here's a link to the card. BFG Tech - BFG NVIDIA GeForce 5500 OC 265MB AGP

**icchansan** · 02-19-2009 10:25 PM

Nah you need to google if is there support for it on leopard ;P

**StockDC2** · 02-19-2009 11:14 PM

After doing a little bit of research, the FX5500 is just a revamped FX5200. They share the same cores, have similar clock speeds, etc. Based on my recollection, I think that the FX5200 works in Leopard, correct?

**icchansan** · 02-19-2009 11:27 PM

Well then download iPC or iDeneb and try ;D you need to use a patched kernel like voodoo, check the official sites, they explain the basic installation ;P good luck, report your progress

**StockDC2** · 02-19-2009 11:51 PM

I'm thinking that I'm going to install iPC because it is the latest version of Leopard. However, while looking at the release information on the iPC website, I can't find any support for my sound. Can I just use AC97?

The same can be said for my network drivers. Which one should I go with?

**icchansan** · 02-20-2009 12:03 AM

Sound ALC655 work with Modify AppleAC67Audio.Kext

Download this

More info here

Not sure about ur LAN check the HCL

**StockDC2** · 02-20-2009 12:12 AM

I think I'm going to keep a log on everything that I'm doing. It might help some people down the road and save icchansan some time

. This is my first time so please bear with me.

I am using iPC.

Chipset: VIA/SiS/Marvell/SB Chipset Drivers
GFX: NVinject 0.2.1 256MB VRAM
Network: ViaRhine.kext found at Welcome to pinxue's home page - Via Rhine Driver for Mac OS X86!

Btw, I've been trying to find out more information on AGPGart but I can't seem to find what it does. I'm guessing I need it since I'm running an AGP video card?