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    To build a mac *not hackintosh*

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by dmacfour, Jun 28, 2008.

  1. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    I know that Macs these days are using mostly PC components on the inside. Lets say I get my hands on a Mac pro motherboard from ebay; I stick my own hard drive, memory, Processor, and video card in there. Could I build a custom Mac Pro that way? I already know where to get mac pro cases, so I could stuff everything into a real mac case. Is the power supply proprietary? I think it would be an interesting project, and a legal way to build a mac. Any input? I have a lot of components lying around, so depending on how much a mobo would cost I might be able to do this for cheap.
     
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  2. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think putting in a non mac PSU and Video card falls under the "non mac" hardware. Also, GFX cards have diffrent firmware for macs...
     
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  3. dmacfour

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    Couldn't I but a card that is in a Mac pro then flash it with the Mac cards Bios?
     
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    I dont know about that. Honestally, you could always call the apple store and ask them if what you are doing is ok/legal... they would know
     
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  5. dmacfour

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    I think they would hang up on me. I may be able to get my hands on a Geforce 7300 for cheap and flash it with the mac bios. I know it works with specific 8800gt models.

    EDIT: Found the power supply; it's 980 watts, and runs $250.

    http://www.applepalace.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=8110
     
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    its most likely against their rules since apple is lame like that
    i want you to do it and like take pictures and post how everything works or did not work
     
    predatorramboxxx, Jun 28, 2008
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  7. dmacfour

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    I guess I'll have to read the EULA before i try this.
     
    dmacfour, Jun 28, 2008
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    Unfortunately, I will have to close this topic down. While it is an Apple computer by using Mac Pro components and the Mac Pro casing, its not "authorized" by Apple persay, so I will have to close this topic down. Sorry!
     
    Sam, Jun 28, 2008
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