Hackintosh anyone? need advice on multi GPU please...

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ringleader
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Hello!

I was planning to build a hackintosh. So i was wondering if anybody uses one too and if its possible to use multiple GPUs on it.
I would like to be able to put at least two Titans in it.

Has anyone recommendations for parts that will work?

THANKS!!!
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glimpse
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hi there,

that might come handy

http://www.tonymacx86.com/411-building- ... -2014.html

Overall that entire site is a good piece of useful information.

cheers
bbeepp
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I've recently bought GTX780 and it's doing great in Octane. With this card under OS X the interface is smooth even at full priority which is'not in Windows.

PT in benchmark gives me 6 Ms/sec

Remember that only cards with GK110 chip rev.A you will not have problems under OSX.
ringleader
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any more info on a working multi gpu hackintosh setup?
Thank you!
bbeepp
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This guy from link below has a working setup with dual GTX780 so a assume Titans should work also.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/graphics/1213 ... post775479
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I have a Hackintosh running nicely at the moment - only single GPU though. I used Mavericks via a USB stick to install. The 500 series GTX cards are not as well supported by Mavericks, but the 600 and 700 series are said to be good. Stick with a Gigabyte motherboard. Setting up with a USB moue and keyboard is easier than PS2.

Paul
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bbeepp
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Nvidia 5xx series are supported in Mavericks. Latest CUDA allow to use them in CUDA powered apps.
GTX 580 is a good and cheap (half the GTX780 price) chioce as it performs almost fast as GTX780 but is more power hungry.
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