$500 Hackintosh budget Build

Migo Lai

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May 22, 2014
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Hi! I've decided to build my first hackintosh. However my budget is just around 500~600 dollars what parts do you guys suggest? It would be better if it is ITX because i'm planning on using the bitfenix prodigy mini-itx case since it gives off the old mac pro look :D

For now, here's the build i'm thinking, is there like any flaw in it?:http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3OMFh
 
This is what I would do....

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI(REV2.0) Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.29 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (White) Mini ITX Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $619.20


...your build with a few teaks.
MEM - install modules I pairs
SSD - The M500 will perform just as well for cheaper.
PSU - No Builder, CX, or CS line from Corsair. Stick with Antec, XFX or Seasonic (or the expensive offerings from Corsair).
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H81I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($40.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($72.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 650 1GB Video Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $515.83
 
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