can you built an apple

[bagaki]

can you build an apple like you can built a pc? i mean can you buy the seperate parts like the mobo and CPU, and then slap it in a case?

 

[Nate420]

I don't think so, but I could be wrong. Why the hell would you want to build an Apple anyway?

 

[Coolone]

you would needs apple seeds to build an apple

 

[Mavrick007]

In a word, no. I have never seen a place to buy an apple mobo. It's usually seen as a package like you get an integrated PC from Dell or Gateway or (uck!)Packard Bell. You're not going to get one of their mobos without buying a full package or unless you're getting something replaced.

 

[CubicZirconia]

<< Why the hell would you want to build an Apple anyway? >>



I'm sure the thread was just of of curiosity, but I have to ask the same question as above.

 

[microAmp]

I know you can buy a G4 tower case... that's about it.

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

<< In a word, no. I have never seen a place to buy an apple mobo. It's usually seen as a package like you get an integrated PC from Dell or Gateway or (uck!)Packard Bell. You're not going to get one of their mobos without buying a full package or unless you're getting something replaced. >>



the short answer is, no. At some point in time Apple was starting to allow Mac clones to appear but they later changed their minds and now if you want to buy a Mac, you buy an Apple. Actually, I believe you're asking if you can build a Macintosh. To "build an apple" is like saying that you want to build a Compaq, you can't do it.

-Ice

 

[jhu]

no, but you can build your own powerpc based system. some companies are producing reference motherboards with all the usual slots (pci, agp).

 

[n0cmonkey]

<< no, but you can build your own powerpc based system. some companies are producing reference motherboards with all the usual slots (pci, agp). >>



But they arent always compatible with Mac PPC software.

 

[jhu]

no, but a prep linux kernel might run since they're reference boards

 

[Diable]

<< can you build an apple like you can built a pc? i mean can you buy the seperate parts like the mobo and CPU, and then slap it in a case? >>



Kinda. Modern Mac's(the G3/G4 models)use the same memory, keyboards, mice, hard drives, CD-ROM's, CD-RW's and DVD drives as PC's so those parts will be very easy to come buy. Mac video cards are easy to get, every online Mac shop sells them. The cool ass G3/G4 cases can be found on ebay along with the motherboards(or logic boards as Apple calls them)but be warned G4 motherboards don't come cheap. If you build a G3 based system the processors will be easy to find, just go to any online Mac store and get a "G3 upgrade". If your want to build a G4 system AllMac and Shaye Computers are the only stores that I know off that sell 500mhz+ G4 modules.

 

[bagaki]

thanks for all the replys. it was just out of curiosity.

 

[yourharddrive]

ya actually u can, my friend built one, just buy a PSU, logic board, and a g4 off ebay, and the rest are standard pc parts, and just throw it all into a nice big antec case with lost of room to work

 

[BIGMACC]

Diable and yourharddrive...GREAT REPLIES!!!

Yes it can be done!! The mobo and processors are a little bit harder to find, but it can be done!!!

I am an APple Power Rep for my area and I talk with Mac users that do this a lot. They buy/trade with other Mac users all the time.

 

[Kerouactivist]

I heard OS X is awesome but, I think I stick with the good ole PC and WIN XP

 

[Justin218]

ya, you can. Like the others said, you just buy the mac specific parts of eBay. MOST of a mac is standard PC parts.

 

[jhu]

do the mac motherboards have a standard atx form factor? if so i just might have to try and assemble one myself...

 

[nortexoid]

of course (u can build one)...

simply purchase one, dismantle it, and reassemble it.

 

[BFG10K]

can you build an apple like you can built a pc?

No.

The mobo and processors are a little bit harder to find, but it can be done!!!

Really? So where do I buy a brand new packaged (ie unopened) Mac motherboard?

 

[LucJoe]

This is interesting. So will these "logic" boards fit in a standard ATX case?

 

[Zoltarc]

Since when has apple been "logical"

I dont think you can buy Apple components so the short answer is, no.

 

[Dreadogg]

LOL hahahahaah you need apple seeds! We all know now that Computers grow on trees!

 

[ElFenix]

word... might have to do that...

 

[gsaldivar]

no... foo

 

[Elledan]

<<

<< no, but you can build your own powerpc based system. some companies are producing reference motherboards with all the usual slots (pci, agp). >>



But they arent always compatible with Mac PPC software. >>


What's the difference between a 'normal' PPC system and an 'Apple' PPC system hardware-wise?