Dream-build Hackintosh Graphics Card?

[Bapple]

What would be the most powerful graphics card for work in the Adobe suite and FCPX, to pair with a 8700k? I have been looking at the Vega 64 Liquid-Cooled and GTX 1080ti. My current understanding is that the 1080ti has more raw power (especially for occasional gaming in windows) and is more energy-efficient, but that the AMD Vega cards have better optimization in Mac OS.

Would appreciate your thoughts, insights and any experience you could provide.

 

[trs96]

What percentage of your time will be spent working in the Adobe Suite ?

 

[Bapple]

What percentage of your time will be spent working in the Adobe Suite ?

Not quite sure. Maybe 60% of time under load.

 

[trs96]

Not quite sure. Maybe 60% of time under load.

If you don't mind the hassle of updating Nvidia Web drivers frequently the 1080 Ti would be your best bet. It performs well enough in FCP X too if that's not your primary editing program. The Vega 64 draws a lot more power and runs hotter hence the need for liquid cooling. Compared to your 650m graphics it will be a quantum leap upgrade in graphics performance.