I'm new to building Hackintoshes (though I do own several real Macs), and would like some advice on the following:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4690S 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $214.99 @ Newegg |
| Memory | Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $149.99 @ Micro Center |
| Storage | Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $239.00 @ Amazon |
| Case | BitFenix Phenom Midnight Black Mini ITX Tower Case | $79.99 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $79.74 @ Amazon |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $763.71 |
I'd like the following for the system: low power consumption in order to keep the heat and noise down (got too used to it after owning an iMac), so I'm interested in the i5 4690S CPU. The system would be used for Adobe Suite software, some light video editing, and gaming (Blizzard games - Diablo 3/Hearthstone). A few things I'm still undecided on:
Which Mini ITX motherboard should I go with? I'll be using an ethernet cable most likely, but wouldn't mind the option of using WiFi and Bluetooth. What about video card, and monitor?
I'm basically looking for something that would work right off the bat with as little need to tinker with configuration as possible on Mavericks. If I decided to go with the built-in graphics now, and get a stand-alone card later, would I need to reinstall everything? I wanted to get a GeForce 750Ti, but I am not sure if those are fully compatible, so my next choice would be a 760. Which model is best for this configuration? Also, would I need a 550W PSU for the stuff listed, or could I drop it to 450-500W?
For the screen, would this be a good choice with minimal (or none) ghosting/tearing? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA3PC1B63719 ? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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