Posted on 06/20/2018 1:41:51 PM PDT by Swordmaker
FCP.co friend Michael Kammes decided to build a Hacintosh, a computer built from parts that runs macOS. He succeeded, but was it worth it and would he do it again? He benchmarks NLE performance including FCPX.
Macs can be expensive, but they work out of the box and we know that apps such as Final Cut Pro X are optimised for the machines.
However, for those who feel up to the technical challenge, it is possible to build a computer to run macOS for a lot less money than buying a new Mac off the shelf.
Michael Kammes got in touch to tell us about his latest YouTube video that he published. He decided to build a Hackintosh and after a lot of research and assembling the parts, managed to build a fully functioning machine.
But was it worth it and how does it benchmark with various NLEs against a Mac Pro and an iMac Pro. We will let Michael take up the story, we were quite surprised at the results and more importantly his conclusion.
How to Build a Hackintosh YouTube.
Should you want to find out more information about building a Hackintosh, Michael has very Kindly published a transcript including some very handy links.
Steve Jobs approach saved AAPL all that difficulty and made the money to finance the initial development of the iPhone.
Apple long been in the hardware-software business. Has one out of two feet in the processor business. Soon will be 95% in the processor business except for contracting out to foundry (Samsung?) to actually manufacture them.
I need all my USB ports on back and need the right one on apple keyboard I jerryrigged the most functional broken one for wired mouse and left USB port on kb for other stuff.
Where is the Ser# on the slim alum keyboard? Can't see very well even w/old magnifying glass. TIA
Found a workaround to type while I'm trying to get this resolved. Any suggestions re the keyboard?
Unfortunately not.
Had a heck of a time getting a return label printed and had to get help from apple. Again. Ended up sharing a screen. Very helpful rep and got my label printed.
Now to figure out what to do about FEDEX, pick it up at my house (I often don't hear the door) or take to a facility. Will have to check some things out about that.
Apple brand new available at BB elsewhere are wireless in case anyone is interested. Hard to find an apple brand wired any more, one at amazon for $135.
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