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- Motherboard
- Gigabyte H81M-H Rev. 1.1 (F9 Bios)
- CPU
- Intel Core i3-4360
- Graphics
- Intel HD4600
So I've been wanting to get a Mac Desktop, but not wanting to spend the money on an iMac had me looking at Mac minis, and for the price, they're pretty much completely outdated.
I have an older PC that I used as a DVR, but since I don't have cable anymore, it sits unused.
I'm trying to do this as cheap as possible, so less than $350 is ideal. I'm also wanting it to work as well as possible, with little tinkering.
Here's what I have so far:
Here's what I'm eyeballing:
If the RAM doesn't work, I'll either do 8GB or 16GB of Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3 1600.
This will likely replace or be used in tandem with my Windows machine but it'll be typical school work use, streaming videos, some Light Room usage (light, as in >12 times a year), etc.
I'm also hoping that I can get Handoff and iMessage working, as I do have an iPhone and I'd really like to use those features. I'm sure there are software hacks that will enable them, but none of the hardware listed should prevent it from working I hope?
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
I have an older PC that I used as a DVR, but since I don't have cable anymore, it sits unused.
I'm trying to do this as cheap as possible, so less than $350 is ideal. I'm also wanting it to work as well as possible, with little tinkering.
Here's what I have so far:
- Gigabyte GA-H81M-H mobo
- Corsair CX430M PSU
- (1) G.Skill NS Series 4GB DDR3 1333
- Crucial M500 120GB SSD
- 2TB Seagate HDD (Can't recall the exact one, but it shouldn't matter, right?)
- Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 3000 v2
- Logitech Performance MX mouse.
Here's what I'm eyeballing:
- Intel i5-4690s
- Another 4GB stick of the G.Skill RAM (If it works, not sure what makes RAM Hackintosh compatible)
- Rosewill RNX-AC1900PCE
If the RAM doesn't work, I'll either do 8GB or 16GB of Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3 1600.
This will likely replace or be used in tandem with my Windows machine but it'll be typical school work use, streaming videos, some Light Room usage (light, as in >12 times a year), etc.
I'm also hoping that I can get Handoff and iMessage working, as I do have an iPhone and I'd really like to use those features. I'm sure there are software hacks that will enable them, but none of the hardware listed should prevent it from working I hope?
I'd love to hear your thoughts.