Build help: Planning for a hackintosh for development and light gaming

[moneyolo]

What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.

I plan to first off, most likely, hackintosh it. I know AMD doesn't really fare well with Hackintosh but I have seen some signs of life online and since its a fairly budget build, I think AMD is the way to go. This is not a "main gaming build." I will obviously do light gaming here and there (like hard-core games but not everyday) so thats why I chose a 960. It seems to fit the budget nicely. The main reason for my build is to basically develop. Games, applications, compile Android ROMs. Those tasks, can be very extensive on the CPU. I am currently pursuing a Computer Science degree.

 

If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)

Well, I want to do gaming but its not the main reason for the build, but when I game, I'd probably want fairly decent FPS (40+) in High/Medium. I don't have a good monitor (don't plan on getting a new one yet) so I mean medium, high settings are probs fine for me.

 

What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?

$750 Canadian dollars MAX

 

In what country are you purchasing your parts?

Canada The prices here are insane compared to USA. UUGGGHHHH.

 

Draft of build 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/F4VG99

 

Provide any additional details you wish below.

Hope you guys can take me into the right direction and I make the best decision in this build. Thanks!

PS: Sorry, copied straight from /r/buildapc. Hope no one minds.. 

[ilikemacandpc]

No, don't waste your time on an AMD rig. It will be quite difficult to hackintosh. 

 

Here's a website with a TON of info on hackintoshes. 

http://www.tonymacx86.com/

[TheRandomness]

An R9 380 would be a much better graphics card for the cost.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
 
CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ NCIX) 
Motherboard: MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($100.08 @ DirectCanada) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($49.95 @ NCIX) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($286.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 2500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($74.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($10.27 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $812.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 19:19 EST-0500

 
I vote that but the original list is missing a power supply so that's why this is more expensive.

[moneyolo]

An R9 380 would be a much better graphics card for the cost.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($100.08 @ DirectCanada) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($49.95 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($286.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 2500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($74.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($10.27 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $812.22

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 19:19 EST-0500

 

I vote that but the original list is missing a power supply so that's why this is more expensive.

Well, the main purpose for this, is not gaming. And I don't think a dual-core i3 will be very good for a build thats main purpose is development (game, android). And oops, yeah, I forgot the PSU. I can change the budget then to $800. Take some cost measures on other parts possibly. Thanks for the reply though!

[TheRandomness]

Well, the main purpose for this, is not gaming. And I don't think a dual-core i3 will be very good for a build thats main purpose is development (game, android). And oops, yeah, I forgot the PSU. I can change the budget then to $800. Take some cost measures on other parts possibly. Thanks for the reply though!

It's a dual core but it's hyperthreaded so 4 threads. Very good at imitating a quad core.

[moneyolo]

It's a dual core but it's hyperthreaded so 4 threads. Very good at imitating a quad core.

Hmm, I can understand but I don't know. Doesn't seem to be the best one for the future either. Try and convince me for it. I think quad core would be better for compiling say for, AOSP as well. 

[moneyolo]

Bump...

Drop the hackintosh idea and what build would be best for my purpose. (Development and light gaming)