buying advice

I'm currently on a MacPro5.1 (dual CPU with AMD RX580) and would now like to put together a new system, as the MacPro is clearly reaching its limits. Looking to build an OpenCore Hackintosh with Monterey (Audio, Video duties) + Windows 10 (Gaming duties) on separate m.2 SSDs. My shopping list...

My iMac 2017 died. I tried my best to get it back to life with no success (the issue is most likely a faulty GPU / logic board). I'm thinking about using its CPU and RAM to build a hackintosh, but first I need to do the math and see if it's worth it. I live in Brazil and I could purchase a logic...

I currently run an : Aorus Z390 I 9600K 6600 XT Phanteks Shift Air II Corsair SF750 I'm really looking for a new motherboard upgrade and ideally it would have a PCIE slot for thunderbolt (I have an old Apple Thunderbolt display that I'd like to use if possible) and PCIE 4.0 support for my GPU...

Hi everyone, I’m researching parts for a new rig and could use some guidance. As the title suggests, this machine will be a workhorse used in a production environment as a mobile workstation and as a live event multimedia server. It will need to be a rock solid 100% functional build, and from a...

Hey tonymacx86 family! Hope we all are are doing well. I'm web developer so actually I don't do much heavy tasks such as rendering, exporting etc. but I use photoshop. So actually I spend my times inside a text editor mostly. Which scares me is new m1 doesn't have virtualization so some...

Dear experts, i want to rebuild my hack from years ago. Will use it for fcxp/after effects/lightroom/audio mostly. Can you comment on the components? - MB: ASUS ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING ATX - CPU: Intel Core i7 9700k - GRAPHICS: Sapphire RX 580 Pulse 8GB - RAM: - Corsair Vengeance LPX Black2x...

I am very interested in building a hackintosh. I already have a computer and therefore I would like to not spend too much money. I saw this youtube video Is it still relevant today? If it is, I would love to test it out. And if I follow through, what GPU will I need to buy?

My PC Components CPU:Intel Core i5 4460 Motherboard: Asus H81m-k Ram: Twinmos 8GB ddr3 1600mhz (1 stick) SSd: Western Digital green 240 GB sata ssd HDD: Western Digital blue 1TB GPU: Sapphire rx 560 4GB PSU: Corsair 550W power supply Can I install MAC OS in this PC? And can I...

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Hi guys, I hope someone could help me and take a quick look if the following Hardware is compatible? Thanks a lot! CPU: Intel Core i7 8700k OR preferentially i7 9700k CPU Cooler: Cryorig R1 Ultimate // any advice (using this one currently on a i74790k but I am nut sure if it´s also enough...

Hello everyone, I want to build a new hackintosh and I think on buy these parts: Motherboard: MSI H370M Bazooka - (79,99€) CPU: I7 8700 - (360€) Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H45 - (49,99€) Tacens Anima APII750 ATX 750W - (24,99€) Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DDR4 8GB CL16 - (61,99€ x2)...

Wanting to build a duel booting pc for video editing (mac) and gaming (pc). Current spec follows... GX-312-EA EVGA GeForce GTX 1080Ti SC2 GAMING ICX 11264MB G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz 1 MB-57G-GI Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Ultra Gaming WIFI Intel Z370 CP-63R-IN...

Hi, I am planning a new build. it should be a powerful system for about 1k-1.2k € maybe some of you can give me advice to change some of the products with other ones for about the same money. specially i am not sure about the mainboard and the graphic card. thank you all! here we go: CPU...

Hi everyone, Me and my friend are planning on building an affordable hackintosh before the end of the year and we were wondering if you could give us some advice on compatibility and the likes so we at least will have the right components for the build. I have never done a build myself, but my...

I have a Z77-DS3H Gigabyte board and with the new High Sierra update I have found my old GPU does not work anymore. I have an i7 Intel chip that is basically doing the work for me at the moment but when I do more graphic heavy stuff it slows a bit. Have full 32GB Ram so it's maxed out there. I...

Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and this is my first post. I have a PC currently running Windows OS on it, with spec MB Asus Z370 Prime I7 8700 32GB RAM GTX 1070 TI EVGA SSD for booting and hard drive for storage As far I read on the forum and building guide, all I need to buy for a...

I’m a student and I was considering buying Macbook for a long time. I have a really powerful PC for gaming and demanding tasks but I need a laptop because I spend more time away from home. My first option was new Macbook Pro 13 (without touchbar, I don’t really find it useful and it costs alot...

Hello again, Would just like to double check compatibility of the components I've chosen before making the purchase. I would greatly appreciate any advice given. Components are: Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 Motherboard: Gigabyte H370M D3H (mATX) CPU: Intel Core i5 8500 CPU Cooler...

Hello im building a customacpro but i want to know which graphics card will be good and compatible for running 4k video editing and music production under 300 dollars somebody please help me? because if is same performance i can buy the cheapest one. this is the build that i want to do im open...

Hi, I made a build within my budget (≈2000GBP) and I would like you to just have a look and tell me your thoughts, and if I should proceed with this. I also have a few reasonings for my decisions and a few questions along the way, so thanks to everyone that is willing to read and help me out. I...