Running mac os on windows based computer

Hey everyone i have a question. Is it possible to install Mac OS x 10.4 on a windows computer. as the primary operating system. Or could i bye a new harddrive and install mac os. I really want a mac but i dont want to fork out 1000 bucks. thanks for reading.

Mac OS X can only be installed on an Apple branded Mac. It can not be installed on any other hardware.
Hope this helps! bill
1 GHz Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.9)

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