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Can you build a PC that runs Mac?
Rick’s answer: Chris, while it’s entirely possible to build your own computer and install Mac OS on it (and end up with what’s called a Hackintosh), that might not be your best course of action. Actually, there are a couple of ways you can get yourself a machine that runs the popular Mac OS.
What is a PowerPC based Mac?
PPC Macs refers to the generation of Macintosh computers created in the mid to late 1990s through to 2006 that used PowerPC RISC based chips made by IBM or Motorola. That last PowerPC based Macintosh, the PowerMac G5 stopped being sold in August 2006.
Is a Mac more powerful than a PC?
Apple is full of it. I’m referring to Apple’s claim that its fanless, Arm-based MacBook Air is “faster than 98 percent of PC laptops.” Yes, you read that correctly: Apple officials literally claimed that the new MacBook Air using Apple’s custom M1 chip is faster than 98 percent of all PC laptops sold this year.
What was the last PowerPC Mac?
The final version of Apple’s Mac OS that ran on PowerPC chips was 2007’s Leopard (version 10.5), released in October 2007. The final version to run applications written for PowerPC chips, using the Rosetta binary translator, was 2009’s Snow Leopard (version 10.6).
Can you run macOS on a gaming PC?
I run macOS on my custom gaming PC. I have used both nvidia and AMD graphics cards. AMD is easier to work with when setting up/updating havckintosh but Nvidia works just fine with just a driver installation and is better for gaming on windows.
What can a Mac do that a PC Cannot?
7 things Mac users can do that Windows users can only dream of
- 1 – Back-Up Your Files and Data.
- 2 – Quickly Preview The Contents Of A File.
- 3 – Defragging Your Hard Drive.
- 4 – Uninstalling Apps.
- 5 – Retrieve Something You’ve Deleted From Your File.
- 6 – Move and Rename A File, Even When It’s Open In Another App.
Do Macs or PCs last longer?
Lifespan and configuration According to a 2018 Microsoft study, the optimal age of PCs is no more than four years old. Macs meanwhile average between 5 and 7 years of service, with some lasting longer.
How long were PowerPC Macs supported?
By 2011, Apple’s Rosetta, which translated code for from older PowerPC apps to run on Intel x86, was dropped as well, and Apple ended all service and support for PowerPC Macs. That all adds up to four years of OS support and six years of any support for PowerPCs, before Apple pulled the plug.
Should I buy a Mac or a gaming PC?
With the number of different systems and the number of users, PCs have better backwards compatibility, that is, you can run older versions of software or operating systems on new hardware. It’s certainly possible to run games on a Mac, but PCs are generally considered better for hard-core gaming.
Why was PowerPC discontinued?
Profitability concerns and rumors of performance issues in the switching between the x86 and native PowerPC instruction sets resulted in the project being canceled in 1995 after only a limited number of chips were produced for in-house testing.
What are some good games for a PowerPC Mac?
A decent amount of games were released for PowerPC Macs, and you can find many of them online. Two games I’m currently enjoying are the cell-shaded shooter XIII (which will be re-released later this year) and Star Trek: Elite Force II. While the gameplay and graphics don’t quite meet the sophistication of today’s games, they’re still fairly fun.
What is an Apple Mac OS X desktop computer?
Mac OS X. These desktop computers run version 10.2 of Apples OS X operating system, which is also nicknamed “Jaguar.” An optical drive. In addition to the dual hard drive bays, these computers have a third bay with a SuperDrive optical drive that can read both CDs and DVDs and that can burn data onto CDs.
What power adapter comes with a MacBook Pro?
MacBook Pro (2016 and later) comes with an Apple 61W or 87W USB-C Power Adapter with duckhead and a USB-C Charge Cable. The images below show the style of adapter that comes with each MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air.
What happens if I use a different power adapter for Mac?
If you use a power adapter that is lower in wattage than the adapter that came with your Mac, it won’t provide enough power to your computer. Mac notebooks that charge via USB-C come with an Apple USB-C Power Adapter with detachable AC plug (or “duckhead”), and a USB-C Charge Cable.