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I don't know if my system is compatible with OSx86

I've read around all over the place and fully well understand that this isn't exact and that a lot of my hardware might not work at all. But I'm wondering since I"m building a new PC if I can do install any type of OSx on my new PC. This…

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@rubsnick Published 2009-12-30
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3,437 historical reads · 1 curated field notes (from 2 dispatches) · 2009-12-30
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I've read around all over the place and fully well understand that this isn't exact and that a lot of my hardware might not work at all. But I'm wondering since I"m building a new PC if I can do install any type of OSx on my new PC.

This is the Ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E168202… ↗

This is the DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...82E1682715… ↗

The PSU if it matters
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E168171… ↗

The HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E168221… ↗

The Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E168141… ↗

The processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E168191… ↗

The Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E168131… ↗

Last but not leas the Wi-Fi card (I hope it has drivers)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E168331… ↗

I just want to know if it will work if not then I won't bother anymore with a hackintosh (BTW I want to tripple boot Unbuntu,Windows Seven,Snow Leopard (if possible))

I have been trying to find info but many people just have little to say abotu it. I'm assuming it's a trail and error thing or whatever... I just want to know out.

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1 technical responses curated from 2 original dispatches

Field Note #1 @Imkantus 2009-12-30

Wifi Card has AR5005G chipset. There are ways with modified Tiger kexts on Leopard to get it working - not sure if that method still works on Snow Leopard...

Haven't looked up the other components, as I am to lacy to follow newegg links just to get model specifactions I still need to google for.

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