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Tri-Boot Build Part IV: The Bootloader

By EAN ⋅ March 20, 2008 ⋅ 7 comments

Technically, if you’re happy pressing F8 whenever you restart your computer, you’re done. But a boot loader works so much better.
Boot into Vista. Load the Kalyway Leopard DVD and browse for the chain0 file. Copy that file into your C: drive. The path should look like this: C:/chain0.
Now head to NeoSmart Technologies and download a […]

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Tri-Boot Build Part III: The Installation

By EAN ⋅ March 19, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

Alright, so you’ve got your computer built, and I assume is starts up as it should. You may want to consider running Memtest to make sure your RAM is working properly before you proceed–or you can just jump right in to tweaking the BIOS settings.
Even if you just bought your parts, you need to upgrade […]

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Tri-Boot Build Part II: The Build

By EAN ⋅ March 18, 2008 ⋅ 4 comments

OK, so you’ve got your parts all ready, now it’s time to really get hands on with the project. If you’re nervous, don’t be. Building your own computer is surprisingly easy and by the time you’ve finished, you’ll feel like a professional.
Here are a couple of tips to keep in mind before you begin your […]

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Tri-Boot Build Part I: The Parts

By EAN ⋅ March 17, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

The basis of this guide started with a computer that I built in October 2006. If you already have a complete (and working) computer, you can skip this section.
My parts:

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
Asus P5W DH Deluxe Motherboard
Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400 2GB RAM
XFX GeForce 7600 GT XXX Edition
Fortron FSP FX600-GLN Power Supply
DVD Burner
4 Hard Drives of various […]

Tri-Boot Hackintosh, Vista, Linux Box: A Comprehensive Guide

By EAN ⋅ March 17, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

So you’ve probably seen several of these guides to help you install OS X 10.5.2 on your computer. However, the goal of this guide is different. Far too many “how-tos” start with an already assembled computer–but not this one. I want to help you get your computer up and running, starting with just a pile […]