Instead of buying a new Imac, I thought I'd take the $1,700+ and try for a homebuilt gaming PC with possibilities of becoming a hackintosh down the line.
Please let me know what you think of this build. I'm less concerned with bargain hunting than finding a setup that will actually work for me as a first-time builder.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: this week or next
BUDGET RANGE: up to $1,800
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming (mmorpgs), photos, music, office productivity, internet
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, monitor, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com
PARTS PREFERENCES: i7 920 and gigabyte ud5 board (supposedly work well with OS X)