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I currently own a Macbook Air, but I plan on building a gaming computer. I want my computer to be as Hackintosh Compatible as possible, because I want to use OSX for almost everything but gaming. Some of the games I will be playing are SimCity (2013), The Sims 3, and games like Far Cry 3 and Battlefield 3. As far as budget goes, $1000 is my maximum, but if I can save on components while not losing too much performance, let me know.
I have read the Buyer's Guide and browsed the forum and used the information to select my components.
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Pearl Black
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3SH
CPU: Intel Core i5 3570k
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 660Ti
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (CML8GX3M2A1600C9)
PSU: Corsair Builder CX600 V2
Boot Drive: Sandisk Extreme 240GB
Storage Drive: Seagate Barracuda 500GB
Optical Drive: Sony Optiarc AD7280-S
Bluetooth: IOgear Bluetooth 4.0 USB
I plan to use HDMI/DVI connect the computer to my HP2710m monitor on a 1920x1080 resolution. I already own a Snow Leopard (DVD), Mountain Lion Bootable Drive, Apple Magic Trackpad and Wireless Keyboard. Connecting to the internet via wired network.
My questions:
1. Will I need additional fans/coolers to manage the cooling of this build?
2. Can I use a Samsung 830 SSD instead of the Sandisk SSD without any problems?
3. Have I chosen a correct PSU, or should I go for a more/less powerful PSU?
4. Is there anything I have overlooked?
Other advice and recommendations are greatly appreciated.
I have read the Buyer's Guide and browsed the forum and used the information to select my components.
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Pearl Black
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3SH
CPU: Intel Core i5 3570k
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 660Ti
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (CML8GX3M2A1600C9)
PSU: Corsair Builder CX600 V2
Boot Drive: Sandisk Extreme 240GB
Storage Drive: Seagate Barracuda 500GB
Optical Drive: Sony Optiarc AD7280-S
Bluetooth: IOgear Bluetooth 4.0 USB
I plan to use HDMI/DVI connect the computer to my HP2710m monitor on a 1920x1080 resolution. I already own a Snow Leopard (DVD), Mountain Lion Bootable Drive, Apple Magic Trackpad and Wireless Keyboard. Connecting to the internet via wired network.
My questions:
1. Will I need additional fans/coolers to manage the cooling of this build?
2. Can I use a Samsung 830 SSD instead of the Sandisk SSD without any problems?
3. Have I chosen a correct PSU, or should I go for a more/less powerful PSU?
4. Is there anything I have overlooked?
Other advice and recommendations are greatly appreciated.