So my mom needs a new computer...

[Arma_Sektos]

...so I'm building her a Hackintosh.  This should be fun.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/c6BhJx

 

This is more or less the build in it's current form.  This is the first hackintosh I'll have ever built though, so any comments/suggestions/positive feedback are welcome and appreciated.

[Comessy]

Lol she would be fine with a G3258 and no gpu

[bob345]

you should not buy a k series processor if you are going to buy a board that does not support overclocking.

[SImoHayha]

...so I'm building her a Hackintosh.  This should be fun.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/c6BhJx

 

This is more or less the build in it's current form.  This is the first hackintosh I'll have ever built though, so any comments/suggestions/positive feedback are welcome and appreciated.

just get an G3258 and a cheap gpu if she needs multiple monitors.

[techguru]

Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H

Core i5-4460

8GB

Samsung 850 EVO 250GB

seasonic 520w psu

TP-Link PCI Express Wifi Adapter(if needed)

[Arma_Sektos]

just get an G3258 and a cheap gpu if she needs multiple monitors.

She doesn't.  If it weren't for her 9 Y.O. mac's screen having a vertical line error in it, she'd be fine sticking with that.  The video card is one of the two currently in my system (I'm upgrading my gaming rig around the same time, though I'm not sure what to get, and this isn't exactly the location in the forum to discuss it).  The machine will barely be used, maybe twice a week.  I'm kind of just trying to save her some money.  Buying a new Apple machine is pricey.

[Arma_Sektos]

It should also be noted that I'm building for longevity, hence the particular hardware in the build.  No overclocking will be necessary as far as I can tell.  Like I said though, first time Hackintosh builder, lol.

[SImoHayha]

It should also be noted that I'm building for longevity, hence the particular hardware in the build.  No overclocking will be necessary as far as I can tell.  Like I said though, first time Hackintosh builder, lol.

Wait why does she want a MAC anyway ? You could get her a computer with a APU in it one of the nice A series APU from AMD...Those are actually pretty darn nice.

[Arma_Sektos]

Wait why does she want a MAC anyway ? You could get her a computer with a APU in it one of the nice A series APU from AMD...Those are actually pretty darn nice.

She loathes tech.  More complicated to use/learn is NOT the way to go with her.  She's 65, and barely wants to use a computer... but she realizes that she needs one for e-mail and the like.  She's self-employed in orthopedic bodywork too, and needs something for viewing patient x-rays and MRIs.  Windows is out, she won't use a WinPC.  Linux would drive her batty(er).

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for a mom? PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($64.89 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($72.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($53.10 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($181.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.95 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $594.36

 

really? mom doesnt need a 4690k and a 680..

[Arma_Sektos]

 

for a mom? PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($64.89 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($72.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($53.10 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($181.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.95 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $594.36

 

really? mom doesnt need a 4690k and a 680..

 

I'll give you that she wouldn't know the difference, and it would work fine.  She's getting the 680, because it'll be free.  I'm using two of them right now and I'm upgrading my rig soon.  Otherwise, you make some interesting and valid points.  It is a work in progress.  Thanks for the input.  

[Arma_Sektos]

One other thing to note: apparently, Mac OSX won't run on just any hardware, and I haven't seen a complete list of all of the compatible system components on the websites I've been checking.  The partial list I found was here

 

http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.10.3

 

If there are better sites to look for, please let me know.  Thanks!