Monday, February 9, 2009

Build a Hackintosh for Less than $350 (Including shipping)

Everyone i know wants a Mac, but they all have one thing in common. THE PRICE. The prices this -- blah blah blah... Well, today i will show you how to build a Hackintosh (If you have never heard of the name, see here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSx86) for less than 350 dollars, including shipping. First off, you need the following. You are free to change what you need, but idk if it will work. I built one with this same configuration, and everything works except for the sleep button (easy solution!!! don't sleep!). Anyway, this is what i configured for a pretty good Hackintosh.

Motherboard: Ecs 945GCT w/1333 FSB (this board can't be overclocked, so get a good processor) For $43
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135068

Memory or Ram: 2 gigs Crucial memory For $22
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146526

Processor: 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo For $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115206


Case: Linkworld computer case w/front usb For $24
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811164121

Power Supply: Athena 300w Power Supply with SATA connectors for $21
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817338031

Hard drive: 500GB Seagate SATA HD For $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

DVD/CD Drive: Liteon DVD burner for $21
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106228




For The guide on how to install with this board, visit here. http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=82928

PS -- If you know NOTHING about computers, just buy a Mac. This isn't for you. iT get's pretty technical.