Core i3 budget build

[Firebolt1]

Disclamer: I am officially a n00b.

For my first hackintosh, I would like to build a Core i3 build under $600. I would appreciate any part suggestions.

 

[Burninator]

Disclamer: I am officially a n00b.

For my first hackintosh, I would like to build a Core i3 build under $600. I would appreciate any part suggestions.

There are several threads about this very topic. Please do try to search well first using the forum's search function...

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viewtopic.php?f=22&t=11619&start=0&hilit=budget
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[Firebolt1]

Sorry, thanks for the links to the other threads.

 

[Firebolt1]

GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2V LGA 1156 Intel H55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128457

MicroATX case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144162

Intel Core i3-550 Clarkdale 3.2GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115065

Sony DVD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118039

ASUS EN8400GS Silent/P/512M GeForce 8400 GS 512MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121360

GSkill 4GB (2x2) Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231190

This looked like a good build to start with. However, the Asus video card is not available on newegg. Can anyone suggest an alternative? Finally, once I have my hackintosh, I'd like to upgrade to an SSd, would an SSD be supported by this build? Finally, nibblestix mentioned that the case was a bit of a pain, again can anyone suggest a viable alternative?

 

[karacho]

GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2V LGA 1156 Intel H55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128457

MicroATX case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144162

Intel Core i3-550 Clarkdale 3.2GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115065

Sony DVD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118039

ASUS EN8400GS Silent/P/512M GeForce 8400 GS 512MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121360

GSkill 4GB (2x2) Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231190

This looked like a good build to start with. However, the Asus video card is not available on newegg. Can anyone suggest an alternative? Finally, once I have my hackintosh, I'd like to upgrade to an SSd, would an SSD be supported by this build? Finally, nibblestix mentioned that the case was a bit of a pain, again can anyone suggest a viable alternative?

For a low Budget i suggest this GFX card http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Geforce-9400-Standard-TurboCache/dp/B001TK8CT6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8

And yes...SSD is supported

 

[Firebolt1]

@karacho,

Thanks for the reply, I appreciate the quick response. Sorry about the double post, I'm somewhat new to this forum thing.

 

[Firebolt1]

Would this work as a good case alternative?

ENERMAX VOSTOK ECA2020-B Black 0.6mm SECC Steel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply

 

[Firebolt1]

With the video card suggestion and this parts list, is it a good build?

 

[karacho]

With the video card suggestion and this parts list, is it a good build?

Yeppers What about the GFX card?

 

[Firebolt1]

The GFX card is included, it just wasn't listed on Newegg.