My home brew apple mac project

swankyweb · swankyweb #1 (**permalink**)

02-10-2011, 04:35 PM

Hi everyone,

I've just come on here to see if anyone else has ever upgraded an old iMac to run an x86 board and OS? I've nearly finished one and im slowly writing up how i did it on my website. I'm looking to find out if there is anything specific people might be interest in reading in my how to guide?

Some pic's on here sum up what I'm on about pretty well
How I Built an Apple Mac computer

Thanks,
Chris

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #2 (**permalink**)

02-10-2011, 04:51 PM

Hackintosh??

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #3 (**permalink**)

02-10-2011, 05:28 PM

You will not get any help, advice or other about Hackintosh machines. Running OSX on different hardware is against the law (EULA).

I would recommend keeping the machine as it is.

- Simon

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #4 (**permalink**)

02-10-2011, 05:49 PM

Surprised moderators have not slammed the thread already!

chscag · chscag #5 (**permalink**)

02-10-2011, 05:54 PM

Note that the OP is not installing OS X on a PC. He's building a Mac from old Mac parts. However, since that too is not legal, this thread will be closed.

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swankyweb #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 10, 2011 Posts: 1	02-10-2011, 04:35 PM Hi everyone, I've just come on here to see if anyone else has ever upgraded an old iMac to run an x86 board and OS? I've nearly finished one and im slowly writing up how i did it on my website. I'm looking to find out if there is anything specific people might be interest in reading in my how to guide? Some pic's on here sum up what I'm on about pretty well How I Built an Apple Mac computer Thanks, Chris

MYmacROX #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2009 Posts: 3,361 Mac Specs: 2008 15" MBP ML, 2012 21.5" iMac ML	02-10-2011, 04:51 PM Hackintosh?? 16GB iPhone 5, 64GB Wi-Fi only iPad 1st Gen. Reminder: Please include your Mac's specs. This will make it much easier for the other members to assist you.

harryb2448 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,265 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	02-10-2011, 05:49 PM Surprised moderators have not slammed the thread already! *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*

chscag #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,387 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	02-10-2011, 05:54 PM Note that the OP is not installing OS X on a PC. He's building a Mac from old Mac parts. However, since that too is not legal, this thread will be closed. Community Guidelines

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