LittleNemoNES
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Originally posted by: dclive
The rule so far is - The same as it would run on a Mac with the same speed and same graphics card, I'd imagine. Has anyone found any exceptions to that rule?
Originally posted by: fyleow
Originally posted by: JDub02
I've been thinking about gutting my old tower and building a Hackintosh. My wife is getting into photography and I think the Mac photo management/editing software is pretty good. I just can't justify the cost of the Mac hardware. The higher end stuff is fairly competitive, but on the lower end, they're just way too much $$ for the specs.
The general consensus seems to be that Aperture and Lightroom are both just as good and Lightroom is available for Windows too.
Originally posted by: wwswimming
how well does 3D studio max run on a Hackintosh ?
Originally posted by: Modelworks
Originally posted by: wwswimming
how well does 3D studio max run on a Hackintosh ?
So far Autodesk has not released a version that works on apple pc or OSX.
I have a copy of cinema 4d though and that has native windows and mac versions.
Cinema 4d is a really capable program and I can't think of anything that 3dsmax can do that cinema 4d can't.
Not knocking 3dsmax in any way.
I 've used it since it was 3d studio and ran under dos.
Its just the interface is getting really dated to what is out there now.
Even Maya is looking old in the interface department.
Originally posted by: robisc
I just built a Shuttle K45 with parts I had around for about $110 not counting the original costs of the CPU, HDD and RAM, specs are Shuttle KPC K45, e6500 Core 2 duo, 2 GB A-Data RAM, 74GB Raptor HDD and so far everything works pretty well, except for the graphics limitation with the GMA 960 onboard video, I can't it to 1680X1050 that my monitor supports, but this little box is smoking fast running 10.5.2, the Xbench score is faster than a lot of Mac pros in the Xbench DB for a lot less $$. Now if I could just get the resolutions straightened out I will be golden.
Originally posted by: Kaido
Originally posted by: Modelworks
Originally posted by: wwswimming
how well does 3D studio max run on a Hackintosh ?
So far Autodesk has not released a version that works on apple pc or OSX.
I have a copy of cinema 4d though and that has native windows and mac versions.
Cinema 4d is a really capable program and I can't think of anything that 3dsmax can do that cinema 4d can't.
Not knocking 3dsmax in any way.
I 've used it since it was 3d studio and ran under dos.
Its just the interface is getting really dated to what is out there now.
Even Maya is looking old in the interface department.
I think that Cinema 4D is really the only company that pays attention to the Mac market. Maya is pretty slow to update and Lightwave is better, but still slow. A good alternative might be to run a VM with the app you want in it. But Cinema 4D is great, if you're looking for something like 3DS Max on Mac.
Originally posted by: Modelworks
Originally posted by: Kaido
Originally posted by: Modelworks
Originally posted by: wwswimming
how well does 3D studio max run on a Hackintosh ?
So far Autodesk has not released a version that works on apple pc or OSX.
I have a copy of cinema 4d though and that has native windows and mac versions.
Cinema 4d is a really capable program and I can't think of anything that 3dsmax can do that cinema 4d can't.
Not knocking 3dsmax in any way.
I 've used it since it was 3d studio and ran under dos.
Its just the interface is getting really dated to what is out there now.
Even Maya is looking old in the interface department.
I think that Cinema 4D is really the only company that pays attention to the Mac market. Maya is pretty slow to update and Lightwave is better, but still slow. A good alternative might be to run a VM with the app you want in it. But Cinema 4D is great, if you're looking for something like 3DS Max on Mac.
Zbrush has a native Mac client, but I only have the pc version.
Originally posted by: KaidoI'd recommend just getting a compatible video card. Does the K45 have a spare PCI port or something inside?
Originally posted by: xyyz
this thread needs a sticky.
anyways, here's the question:
is there any max os x server distribution?
Originally posted by: hoihtah
ok, over the last few weeks, i've been busy installing 10.5.2 on 4 systems at home... and trying to get all things straighten out.
from my experience, most desktop systems will install fine... but getting my hp laptop (pavilion dv8333cl) almost made me pull out my hair.
but still, compared to the days when osx first leaked out to intel systems, everything is pretty straight forward.
if you have a spare system, give it a go.
i find kalyway 10.5.2 to be most compatible... if anyone's wonndering.
Originally posted by: mshan
Are there any Lenovo laptops that would be easy to convert into a dualbooting hackintosh?