does Final Cut Pro X run on Hackintosh's?

[finbarqs]

I'm trying to run it, but it keeps crashing on startup!

 

[Kaido]

What OS release are you on? Apple recommends 10.6.8 for maximum compatibility:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4722

 

[finbarqs]

running 10.6.8...

it just crashes in immediately in the beginning.. upon launch..

 

[Ka0t1x]

/Applications/Utilities/Console

Show Logs List is on the top left.

Should give some indications as to why.

 

[SKORPI0]

What is the mobo, cpu, and graphics card? I'm stuck with 10.6.3 with my Asus P5K Premium, Q6600 and 9600GT 1024mb. I'm looking to upgrade to the latest/compatible motherboard soon.

 

[finbarqs]

ep45 UD3P, q6600, 8800gtx...

 

[Zaap]

Obvious question that has to be asked: you bought FCP X from the app store, right?

Given that we're talking legit: the only difference a Hack would make in running FCP X (and any Pro app) that I know of, is that your graphics card must be working 100% full CI/QE/OCL.

If not- no pro apps. That includes audio-only like Logic. So make sure your graphics are working correctly.

 

[finbarqs]

maybe this answers my question as to whether my gpu works 100%.... what's ocl? how can I check?

 

[appleriffic]

I have an ep45 UD3L-R mobo, 9800 GTX+ and my retail copy of FCP 7 runs flawless. FCP X on the other hand crashes on startup as well as compressor. Motion 4 works fine. all bought from the App store.

I actually was refunded by Apple though complaining that this is NOT a Pro application, but I would still like to try and get used to this as I know I will be required at some point to use with it. I have tried it on my Mac Mini and Mac Pro at the office and it works fine on those machines.

There must be something that Hackintoshes lack.

 

[finbarqs]

sucks

I'm afraid to go to lion right now... I want to, but there's no clear cut guide for maximum compatibility with Lion... In fact, things might be worse...

 

[Zaap]

There are people over on TonyMac running FCPX on their Hackintoshes, so it can work.

Personally, I couldn't be assed about FCPX in it's current form on my machines- FCPX vs. FCP7 is literally the difference between what I'd expect a 12 year old to edit crappy youtube videos with (X) and what I'd expect to find on a working professional's machine (7).

That said, if I were wanting to try it, I'd make sure I was running the latest Chimera. (It was a requirement for even downloading Lion in X, so I'd wager it also makes changes that may allow FCPX to run.)

I'd make sure I had a proper DSDT file, and I would make sure my graphic card is recognized properly and compatible.

Meet all of the system/software requirements like ProKit 7.0

Check that my Ethernet interface is device (eth0). Some Apple apps are tied to this interface and won't work without it, or if it's improperly identified.

I'm guessing that since TonyMac users are able to run FCPX, his methods set things up properly to allow FCPX to run.

 

[alfa147x]

It works fine on my hackintosh. I'll be upgrading it to Lion tomorrow.