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Hi all!
After months of lurking these forums, I've finally decided to take the plunge and turn my G4 Cube into a hackintosh. I've read through quite a few threads, and think I've figured out exactly what hardware I'd like to use. The Cube will be used mainly for web/software development, and casual photo/video editing. Before I start buying anything, I'd appreciate if you wouldn't mind checking my list over for anything that might not work or may cause me grief during my build.
After months of lurking these forums, I've finally decided to take the plunge and turn my G4 Cube into a hackintosh. I've read through quite a few threads, and think I've figured out exactly what hardware I'd like to use. The Cube will be used mainly for web/software development, and casual photo/video editing. Before I start buying anything, I'd appreciate if you wouldn't mind checking my list over for anything that might not work or may cause me grief during my build.
- CPU: Intel Core i5-6400T
- CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i
- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170N-Wifi Mini ITX
- Internal Storage: 120GB Kingston SSD (for now, since I have this lying around)
- RAM: Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2133
- Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB (chosen because of price, size, and that it's powered solely via PCIe)
- PSU: one of these 19.5V 240W Dell-compatible chargers, chosen because it was recommended for the following DC-ATX board
- DC-ATX: HDPLEX HiFi 250W DC-ATC (nanoATX Series)
- Wifi/Bluetooth: Broadcom BCM94352Z
- power: according to a PSU calucator, the total estimated max TDP is 146W, but I've also read that with the video card it's recommended to have at least a 300W PSU. Can someone please confirm this?
- my selected PSU and DC-ATX board: I believe someone recommended that board in an earlier thread (apologies for not linking to it), but does anyone have any experience with it? Or would anyone care to recommend a better alternative?
- video card: should I use a PCIe cable extender, or a riser? Any recommendations for either?
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