Hackintosh Pro Project! [Part 1]
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The Hackintosh Pro Project is born! The goal of this project is create a beast of a video editing rig for 2013. Objective #2: Dual boot OSX Mountain Lion and Windows 8 (or 7)! Intro Track: ASDF Movie Song Outro Track: "Channel 41" by Deadmau5 ~ twitter.com gplus.to @MarquesBrownlee @MKBHD @MKBHD
This pilot episode launches the Hackintosh Pro Project, aimed at building a high-end video editing machine for 2013. Marques Brownlee explains that the goal is to assemble a powerful desktop PC using non Apple components that can dual boot OS X Mountain Lion and Windows 8 or 7, bridging the Mac OS workflow with Windows for flexibility. He discusses why laptops and some Apple options are less suitable for sustained video editing performance, and why the Mac Pro remains very expensive compared to a self-built Hackintosh with similar capabilities. The video outlines the approach: document part selection, the build process, and the installation steps for operating systems, with benchmarks and real-world testing to follow in subsequent episodes. Viewers are invited to contribute part suggestions and vote on whether to dual boot with Windows 8 or Windows 7. This episode also acknowledges the series as a response to the evolving hardware landscape at the start of 2013 and signals an ongoing exploration of performance, cooling, and workflow implications for video production. The overarching message is that a custom Hackintosh can offer substantial value for professional editing tasks while remaining cost-conscious relative to a Mac Pro, setting the stage for future, more detailed build videos and potential hardware choices.
Topics · technology · hardware · computer_building · mac_hackintosh
Questions answered
- What is the main objective of the Hackintosh Pro Project?
- The objective is to create a high-performance video editing machine using custom PC parts that can dual boot OS X Mountain Lion and Windows 8 or 7.
- Why pursue a Hackintosh instead of buying a Mac Pro?
- Because a Hackintosh built from off-the-shelf components can offer similar performance at a significantly lower cost, making it a cost-effective alternative to the Mac Pro.