- Joined
- Jun 15, 2011
- Messages
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- Motherboard
- GA-Z68XP-UD4
- CPU
- i7-2700K
- Graphics
- GTX 1050 Ti
Hey everyone,
I built my first Hackintosh quite a bit ago (and I'm still actively using it; Sandy Bridge i7-2700K and all), and I'm looking to get back into the game and build my second Hackintosh. After doing quite a bit of research on these threads, I think I have most of the compatible parts picked out, but wanted some advice on if there were any critical items missing or possibly additional suggestions to improve the build.
To start, I am probably a 60-70%/40-30% Windows/Mac user (I do gaming and general usage on Windows, with video editing on the Mac). I have seen that the Z490 builds are more stable (and I have been looking at CaseySJ's Z690 build), but curious if individuals here think the performance is worth going to Alder Lake, especially if Windows is slightly more of a majority usage for me (and would be able to utilize more of the perks of the extra cores). I also plan on installing through OpenCore (which I am used to Clover so should be a fun new project), but wanted to double-check on dual-booting with Windows. I know it's possible but had read some older threads that some users ran into issues - not sure if that is still the case at all.
Here is my LGA1200 build:
If I were to go with LGA1700, I would probably swap the motherboard with Gigabyte Z690 Gaming X DDR4, the CPU with i9-12900K, the cooling to be Noctua NH-U12S (compatible, I believe, with LGA1700), and the RAM with G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 (which I think mimics CaseySJ's build).
Finally, my last question is on the case... I am torn between NZXT H710i and Phanteks Eclipse P600S, both of which seem slick and great, and wanted to understand if users have had experience with either. I come from the NZXT Phantom 410, which I enjoyed, but I know the Phanteks has gotten some fantastic reviews as well.
This is a great community and it's exciting to get back into this (even though GPU prices put a tear on my face, but it is what it is). Looking forward to any help!
I built my first Hackintosh quite a bit ago (and I'm still actively using it; Sandy Bridge i7-2700K and all), and I'm looking to get back into the game and build my second Hackintosh. After doing quite a bit of research on these threads, I think I have most of the compatible parts picked out, but wanted some advice on if there were any critical items missing or possibly additional suggestions to improve the build.
To start, I am probably a 60-70%/40-30% Windows/Mac user (I do gaming and general usage on Windows, with video editing on the Mac). I have seen that the Z490 builds are more stable (and I have been looking at CaseySJ's Z690 build), but curious if individuals here think the performance is worth going to Alder Lake, especially if Windows is slightly more of a majority usage for me (and would be able to utilize more of the perks of the extra cores). I also plan on installing through OpenCore (which I am used to Clover so should be a fun new project), but wanted to double-check on dual-booting with Windows. I know it's possible but had read some older threads that some users ran into issues - not sure if that is still the case at all.
Here is my LGA1200 build:
- CPU: Intel Core i9-10850k
- Cooler: Corsair H60 54 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
- Motherboard: Gigabyte Z490 VISION G
- RAM: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600
- SDD: 2x Samsung 860 EVO 2.5GB SSD (probably 1TB for Windows, and a separate 500GB for Mac)
- HDD: Seagate Barracuda Computer 2TB 3.5 7200RPM HDD (for storage/media/etc.)
- GPU: MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT GB Gaming X Trio
- Power: Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 750W 80+ Gold
- Wireless: Asus PCEAC68 PCIe x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter (I heard this was more stable than the Fenvi FV-T919, and I do have a compatible Bluetooth Dongle that I've used in my previous build)
If I were to go with LGA1700, I would probably swap the motherboard with Gigabyte Z690 Gaming X DDR4, the CPU with i9-12900K, the cooling to be Noctua NH-U12S (compatible, I believe, with LGA1700), and the RAM with G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 (which I think mimics CaseySJ's build).
Finally, my last question is on the case... I am torn between NZXT H710i and Phanteks Eclipse P600S, both of which seem slick and great, and wanted to understand if users have had experience with either. I come from the NZXT Phantom 410, which I enjoyed, but I know the Phanteks has gotten some fantastic reviews as well.
This is a great community and it's exciting to get back into this (even though GPU prices put a tear on my face, but it is what it is). Looking forward to any help!