Comments and Suggestions on 1st build please

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I'm about to order components for my 1st Hackintosh - somewhere between recommended build #3 and #4. There is about $100 difference in the motherboards suggested in these two builds. I would appreciate any comments to help decide between these boards or anything in between. :?

So far I've decided on:

cpu: i5 2500K
gpu: GA- HD6850 OR 6870
ram: Corsair Vengeance (4 x 4gb) - up from 3x - thanks to phil_phister
ssd: Crucial M4 64gb (just over $100 right now)
cpu cooler: Scythe SCMG II
Lian Li mid tower aluminum case - not sure which one yet
Apple wireless keyboard & trackpad

Already have :
- HD for Windows (dbl boot)
- Seasonic 650 watt power supply
- Mac Box Set 10.6.3

Intended use: General office apps, internet use, some home video and photo editing. Always have 4 or 5 apps running at the same time.

Comments on the build in general also appreciated. I do plan on overclocking.

 

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Re: Advice choosing motherboard - comments on 1st build

I'm about to order components for my 1st Hackintosh

So far I've decided on:

cpu: i5 2500K
gpu: GA- HD6850 OR 6870
ram: Corsair Vengeance (3 x 4gb)

Comments on the build in general also appreciated. I do plan on overclocking.

Hi

SB chips like i5 2500k are dual channel, so you need to install RAM in pairs, not triplets.. So 2 x 4GB or 4 x 4GB etc - Not the 3x 4Gb you've got listed..

Oh and I'd save money on the case and put it into the components

 

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Re: Advice choosing motherboard - comments on 1st build

SB chips like i5 2500k are dual channel, so you need to install RAM in pairs, not triplets.. So 2 x 4GB or 4 x 4GB etc - Not the 3x 4Gb you've got listed..

Oh and I'd save money on the case and put it into the components

Thanks for the feedback. You're right about the RAM - I'll up that to 4 x 4Gb.

I'm looking at a couple of Lian Li mid tower cases for about $80 - $100. I know I can get a bit cheaper but I move my computer into the living room and use my 37" Sony LCD fairly often.. my current Antec case weighs over 30lbs empty

 

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Comments on 1st build

I'm about to order components for my 1st Hackintosh - somewhere between recommended build #3 and #4. Itching to pull the trigger - Recommendations and Advice please..

So far I'm thinking of:

cpu: i5 2500K
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

mb: Gigabyte GA-68X-UD3H-B3
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128498

gpu: GV- R6850C OR GV-R687OC - more than I need if I'm not a heavy gamer or just good future proofing?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125357

ram: Corsair Vengeance (4 x 4gb)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

ssd: Crucial M4 64gb
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441

cpu cooler: Scythe SCMG II or III
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185168

Lian Li mid tower aluminum case
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112099

or might splurge a bit for:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112304

Apple wireless keyboard & trackpad


Already have :

- Mac Box Set 10.6.6
- 100Gb 7200rpm Seagate HD
- Seasonic SS600HT - ok or junk?
http://www.seasonic.com/letter/products/PC/pi050313.htm


Intended use: General office apps, internet use, some home video and photo editing. Always have 4 or 5 apps running at the same time.

I do plan on overclocking. Is it advisable to put both OS on the same SSD or is that likely to cause a problem? Thanks for the feedback.