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will my pc run osx

i want to know my system will be able to run osx. system specs: -q9550 (4.0ghz) -asus rampage extreme x48 -300gb velociraptor or 500gb caviar black (which ever drive works) -2 4870x2 grapics cards -1000w power supply -pioneer bdr 202 bk…

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@anish74 Published 2010-06-13
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i want to know my system will be able to run osx.

system specs:

-q9550 (4.0ghz)
-asus rampage extreme x48
-300gb velociraptor or 500gb caviar black (which ever drive works)
-2 4870x2 grapics cards
-1000w power supply
-pioneer bdr 202 bk drive (i dont mind if i cant use an optical drive. i use usb's most of the time anyway)
-4gb kingston ram rated at 2000mhz (running at 1885mhz 8-8-8-24)

if i need to mention anything else please post so i can edit the system specs

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Author Update #1 @anish74 2010-06-13

Ok i got a disk image of osx retail and I'm gonna use boot 132 to see if I can install osx first. Then, I will need drivers for for my motherboard etc... Which disk would I need ideneb, iatkos? If this all works could I then go and run snow leopard with the existing drivers?

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