 Can I Build My Own Bac-based Computer?, building a computer |
 Wed 21 Feb 2007, 20:46
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i'm sure this is being asked in a lot of heads right now. but with the newest mac os running on intel core 2 duo, could i have a computer built for me that has a core 2 duo processor and the right "parts" (obvious why i'm having it built FOR me)... buy MAC OS 10.4.whatev and kick some ass? i love my little G4 iBook, but i need some more power! and it's kinda tough to afford a new big-boy apple right now (for me). any takers on this?
while i'm on this subject, why is it uncommon to see people build their own mac-based computers? in fact i've NEVER seen one. please only reply if you know what you're talking about |
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Thu 22 Feb 2007, 06:12
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QUOTE (Mr. Jason E. Lectric @ Wed 21 Feb 2007, 19:46)  i'm sure this is being asked in a lot of heads right now. but with the newest mac os running on intel core 2 duo, could i have a computer built for me that has a core 2 duo processor and the right "parts" (obvious why i'm having it built FOR me)... buy MAC OS 10.4.whatev and kick some ass? i love my little G4 iBook, but i need some more power! and it's kinda tough to afford a new big-boy apple right now (for me). any takers on this? while i'm on this subject, why is it uncommon to see people build their own mac-based computers? in fact i've NEVER seen one. please only reply if you know what you're talking about The only way you'd be able to build an intel based Mac is to buy the Apple parts to build one. The motherboard is unique to Macs, and the rest of the innards have to be up to the strict Apple specs... which means Apple parts. You'd pay more for the parts than you'd spend for a used MacPro on eBay. Even a PowerPC based G5 is going to be a good platform for 4-5 years. The only Mac I've ever built was a PC in a Mac G3 case... |
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Mr. Jason E. Lectric Can I Build My Own Bac-based Computer? Wed 21 Feb 2007, 20:46
gdoubleyou Not only that, but there currently is no retail Ma... Thu 22 Feb 2007, 21:19 lepetitmartien And there's a site about all this, but given t... Fri 23 Feb 2007, 00:48 Mr. Jason E. Lectric awesome... it was as i suspected. i'd have to... Fri 23 Feb 2007, 01:19 lepetitmartien Watch closely, the refurbs are not always interest... Fri 23 Feb 2007, 23:42
frankELF QUOTE (lepetitmartien @ Fri 23 Feb 2007, 17... Mon 26 Feb 2007, 04:21 lepetitmartien The unspoken stuff it's because part of this i... Mon 26 Feb 2007, 23:08 spacelace If you go on ebay, try to get in touch with a guy ... Tue 27 Feb 2007, 04:15 mortalengines The other thing to think about....and I don't ... Tue 27 Feb 2007, 06:58 frankELF QUOTE (mortalengines @ mar 27 fév 2007, 00... Wed 28 Feb 2007, 05:47 |
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