Comments for Dramatic Traffic http://www.dramatictraffic.com SEO Tips to help get a higher Google ranking Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:30:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Hackintosh Build #2 Part 4: The Results by Hackintosh Build #2 Part 3: The Build | Dramatic Traffic http://www.dramatictraffic.com/hackintosh-build-2-part-4-the-results#comment-2295 Hackintosh Build #2 Part 3: The Build | Dramatic Traffic Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:30:24 +0000 http://www.dramatictraffic.com/?p=306#comment-2295 [...] me a replacement. However, this meant that I was not able to work on the project for a full week. To Be Continued… Categories : [...] [...] me a replacement. However, this meant that I was not able to work on the project for a full week. To Be Continued… Categories : [...]

]]> Comment on Hackintosh Build #2 Part 2-Component List by Hackintosh Build #2 Part 3: The Build | Dramatic Traffic http://www.dramatictraffic.com/hackintosh-build-2-part-2-component-list#comment-2234 Hackintosh Build #2 Part 3: The Build | Dramatic Traffic Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:10:56 +0000 http://www.dramatictraffic.com/?p=251#comment-2234 [...] As I mentioned before, the Silencio 550 computer case that I chose has a reputation for having restricted airflow so as I put all the components together, it was really important for me to take my time and route all the cables so that they did not restrict airflow and open up the case is much as possible.  As you can see by the pictures I’ve attached, I think I did a pretty good job of keeping everything clean and neat inside the case and allow plenty of space for clean air flow. I also removed one of the hard drive racks to open up space inside the case even more and allow for complete unrestricted air flow. You may also remember that I chose to replace the stock fans of the computer case with some higher RPM fans and that I think was a good decision.  The fans I purchased are a little bit noisier, but the computer is operating at very cool temperatures and it is still within the noise specifications that I needed for my studio. The motherboard came equipped with all of the documentation that I needed to know where to attach the components, and the zip ties that came included with the computer case allowed me to manage all of the cables and keep them out of the way of air flow. It did take me a little bit longer to assemble the entire computer than I originally thought that it would.  This was in part due to the CPU cooler assembly. It is made to work with either Intel or AMD processors so I had to go through the instruction manual carefully to make sure that I used only the pieces that I needed for my processor and that it was assembled correctly.The end result is a very clean computer interior that has great airflow and delivers excellent performance. [...] [...] As I mentioned before, the Silencio 550 computer case that I chose has a reputation for having restricted airflow so as I put all the components together, it was really important for me to take my time and route all the cables so that they did not restrict airflow and open up the case is much as possible.  As you can see by the pictures I’ve attached, I think I did a pretty good job of keeping everything clean and neat inside the case and allow plenty of space for clean air flow. I also removed one of the hard drive racks to open up space inside the case even more and allow for complete unrestricted air flow. You may also remember that I chose to replace the stock fans of the computer case with some higher RPM fans and that I think was a good decision.  The fans I purchased are a little bit noisier, but the computer is operating at very cool temperatures and it is still within the noise specifications that I needed for my studio. The motherboard came equipped with all of the documentation that I needed to know where to attach the components, and the zip ties that came included with the computer case allowed me to manage all of the cables and keep them out of the way of air flow. It did take me a little bit longer to assemble the entire computer than I originally thought that it would.  This was in part due to the CPU cooler assembly. It is made to work with either Intel or AMD processors so I had to go through the instruction manual carefully to make sure that I used only the pieces that I needed for my processor and that it was assembled correctly.The end result is a very clean computer interior that has great airflow and delivers excellent performance. [...]

]]> Comment on Hackintosh Build #2 Part 2-Component List by pdawg17 http://www.dramatictraffic.com/hackintosh-build-2-part-2-component-list#comment-1477 pdawg17 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:50:05 +0000 http://www.dramatictraffic.com/?p=251#comment-1477 I hear you...just wanted to make sure you know it works great in Lion! Have fun with the project! I hear you…just wanted to make sure you know it works great in Lion! Have fun with the project!

]]> Comment on Hackintosh Build #2 Part 2-Component List by Darrell D. http://www.dramatictraffic.com/hackintosh-build-2-part-2-component-list#comment-1468 Darrell D. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:29:10 +0000 http://www.dramatictraffic.com/?p=251#comment-1468 Thanks pdawg17! Honestly, I did not consider the on board GPU because I've never been satisfied with on board graphics chips. While the HD3000 will out perform my curent 9400m in my iMac, the 5670 will be even better still. I realize it will create more heat, but I really like having a dedicated GPU. Thanks pdawg17! Honestly, I did not consider the on board GPU because I’ve never been satisfied with on board graphics chips. While the HD3000 will out perform my curent 9400m in my iMac, the 5670 will be even better still. I realize it will create more heat, but I really like having a dedicated GPU.

]]> Comment on Hackintosh Build #2 Part 2-Component List by Darrell D. http://www.dramatictraffic.com/hackintosh-build-2-part-2-component-list#comment-1467 Darrell D. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:26:50 +0000 http://www.dramatictraffic.com/?p=251#comment-1467 t_gruber, Lion can run on a Hackintosh and I have every intention of running Lion on this Hackintosh. t_gruber, Lion can run on a Hackintosh and I have every intention of running Lion on this Hackintosh.

]]> Comment on Hackintosh Build #2 Part 2-Component List by pdawg17 http://www.dramatictraffic.com/hackintosh-build-2-part-2-component-list#comment-1466 pdawg17 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:54:23 +0000 http://www.dramatictraffic.com/?p=251#comment-1466 Darrell- Have you thought about using the onboard video (HD3000)? I'm using that on my Hackintosh and it works great...5670 is a bit more powerful but if you aren't going to play graphically intense games the HD3000 does fine and is one less component to power and less heat to deal with... Looks great though and I love the Fringe podcast! Darrell-

Have you thought about using the onboard video (HD3000)? I’m using that on my Hackintosh and it works great…5670 is a bit more powerful but if you aren’t going to play graphically intense games the HD3000 does fine and is one less component to power and less heat to deal with…

Looks great though and I love the Fringe podcast!

]]> Comment on Hackintosh Build #2 Part 2-Component List by t_gruber http://www.dramatictraffic.com/hackintosh-build-2-part-2-component-list#comment-1465 t_gruber Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:35:24 +0000 http://www.dramatictraffic.com/?p=251#comment-1465 Looks like It's going to be awesome! If only Lion would run on a Hackintosh! Looks like It’s going to be awesome! If only Lion would run on a Hackintosh!

]]> Comment on Hackintosh Build #2 Part 2-Component List by Hackintosh Build #2 Part 1-Why Another Hackintosh Build | Dramatic Traffic http://www.dramatictraffic.com/hackintosh-build-2-part-2-component-list#comment-1464 Hackintosh Build #2 Part 1-Why Another Hackintosh Build | Dramatic Traffic Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:27:27 +0000 http://www.dramatictraffic.com/?p=251#comment-1464 [...] I must have found what I needed, right? I’ll cover my research and the components I chose in Part 2. Categories : [...] [...] I must have found what I needed, right? I’ll cover my research and the components I chose in Part 2. Categories : [...]

]]> Comment on Hackintosh Build #2 Part 1-Why Another Hackintosh Build by Hackintosh Build #2 Part 2-Component List | Dramatic Traffic http://www.dramatictraffic.com/hackintosh-build-2-part-1-why-another-hackintosh-build#comment-1462 Hackintosh Build #2 Part 2-Component List | Dramatic Traffic Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:19:49 +0000 http://www.dramatictraffic.com/?p=247#comment-1462 [...] I discovered the sub-culture of silent PC entusiasts I mentioned in Part 1, it really got me excited about the possibility of building another Hackintosh. If I could have the [...] [...] I discovered the sub-culture of silent PC entusiasts I mentioned in Part 1, it really got me excited about the possibility of building another Hackintosh. If I could have the [...]

]]> Comment on Hackintosh Build #2 Part 1-Why Another Hackintosh Build by Darrell D. http://www.dramatictraffic.com/hackintosh-build-2-part-1-why-another-hackintosh-build#comment-1438 Darrell D. Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:57:28 +0000 http://www.dramatictraffic.com/?p=247#comment-1438 Mike, It seems that building a Hackintosh is easier if using Intel chips and motherboards. Having never built an AMD based Hackintosh, I couldn't say how much harder it is. However, it can be done with AMD chips. I've seen at least one person who is running a Hackintosh based on the AMD 9550. Since those 2 chips are nearly identical, I would think that you'd be able to use the processor. What motherboard do you have? Choosing the right motherboard is one of the most critical steps in building a Hackintosh. Mike,

It seems that building a Hackintosh is easier if using Intel chips and motherboards. Having never built an AMD based Hackintosh, I couldn’t say how much harder it is. However, it can be done with AMD chips. I’ve seen at least one person who is running a Hackintosh based on the AMD 9550. Since those 2 chips are nearly identical, I would think that you’d be able to use the processor. What motherboard do you have? Choosing the right motherboard is one of the most critical steps in building a Hackintosh.

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