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New build is it compatible and do I need a graphics card

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MSI H170A GAMING M3 SKT 1151 M
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INTEL I5 6500 SKYLAKE 65W 3.20
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Hi all I have been running a Mac pro 1.1 with a fancy graphics card. It seems to have finally bit the dust. I was looking for an option with multiple hard drive space and thats how I ended up here.
I do a bit bit of photography Nikon D610 and some 1080 video home stuff.
I took the graphics card out of the build as the Nvidea cards drivers are experimental (read that here)

If I need a graphics card are there some suggestions that are inexpensive and will work easily.
I am a complete novice and nobody in the country I live in has heard of a Hackintosh.

Kind Regards
Alan
Thanks in advance.

MSI H170A GAMING M3 SKT 1151 M
INTEL I5 6500 SKYLAKE 65W 3.20
MEMORY 8GB DDR4 2133MHZ DESKTO
RAIDMAX RX-530SS POWER SUPPLY
SOLID STATE 240GB DRIVE RAIDMAX VIPER GX 512 BLACK CHA
SATA DATA CABLE 45CM WITH L BE
ST-LAB PCI-E 7.1 SOUND CARD
 
You can use either the HD530 on-chip graphics or a Nvidia graphics card. They are not considered experimental they work well with the web drivers. I would put a higher quality PSU on your list. I wouldn't trust a brand new build that costs that much money to a questionable power supply. Do some research in that area.

This one from EVGA is only $40 at Amazon right now. Has a single +12v rail and better built in protections.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EON40CS/?tag=tonymacx86com-20
It's also the number 2 best selling PSU at Amazon right now. The Raidmax is #805 !

If you want to invest 35 dollars more in a gold rated PSU that is modular:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017HA3SQ8/?tag=tonymacx86com-20
 
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Thanks a mil for quick response I will upgrade power supply. Have a great day.
 
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