Need advice on new build.

[clement7]

I'm a noob at computer building/hackintosh. This is what I have bought so far.

XFX HD-485X-ZNFC Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814150482

XFX P1-650X-CAG9 650W ATX12V 2.2 / ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817207002

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811129021

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820231428

Hitachi Deskstar 2 TB 3.5-Inch CoolSpin RPM SATA III 6Gbps 32 MB Cache Internal Hard Drive 0F12117
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004E9 ... PDKIKX0DER

I know the graphics card is kind of old, but it was on sale for about 50 US dollars after rebate. I'm also not a hardcore gamer, so the power is sufficient. What motherboard and processor do you guys suggest? I was thinking about getting an i5 2500k. Hopefully I will be able to build a hackintosh with these parts. Thanks for your help.

 

[MacMan]

I'm a noob at computer building/hackintosh. This is what I have bought so far.

XFX HD-485X-ZNFC Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814150482

XFX P1-650X-CAG9 650W ATX12V 2.2 / ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817207002

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811129021

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820231428

Hitachi Deskstar 2 TB 3.5-Inch CoolSpin RPM SATA III 6Gbps 32 MB Cache Internal Hard Drive 0F12117
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004E9 ... PDKIKX0DER

I know the graphics card is kind of old, but it was on sale for about 50 US dollars after rebate. I'm also not a hardcore gamer, so the power is sufficient. What motherboard and processor do you guys suggest? I was thinking about getting an i5 2500k. Hopefully I will be able to build a hackintosh with these parts. Thanks for your help.

The 4850 can be extremely difficult to get working in OS X so be prepared. Sandy Bridge CPUs should be supported once Apple releases an update for the new MacBook Pro's.

 

[clement7]

Ok. Thanks for your help.

 

[chasetb]

I have the same case. It moves a lot of air and is perfect for keeping a workhorse cool.