Looking for a low budget mackintosh build

[jackowfish]

I've been searching for a new mac computer for some time now and have found the hackintosh world. IVe researched and looked for cheaper builds and found the customac mini 2011. Is that a good build or does it have to be updated? Im still a kid with a low paying job and i have a budget of about $400.00 not including monitor, mouse, keyboard, etc. Anyone have any suggested builds or ideas? Thanks for the help

 

[alans17]

If you don't mind a compromise and a couple of hoops, there's this:

http://www.tonymacx86.com/deals-day/69288-complete-h77-kit-398-frys.html

Keep in mind that $400 is not just low, but particularly low. So I would expect most solutions to involve compromises unless you can bring at least a few existing parts to the table like hard drives, cases, PSU's, etc. I do feel for you, though. I remember what it was like to be young and broke (as opposed to now that I'm older and not quite as broke).

 

[Koalaman]

The CustoMac Mini 2011 Builds are still good builds. DON'T Skimp on the PSU though.

 

[jackowfish]

If you don't mind a compromise and a couple of hoops, there's this:

http://www.tonymacx86.com/deals-day/69288-complete-h77-kit-398-frys.html

Keep in mind that $400 is not just low, but particularly low. So I would expect most solutions to involve compromises unless you can bring at least a few existing parts to the table like hard drives, cases, PSU's, etc. I do feel for you, though. I remember what it was like to be young and broke (as opposed to now that I'm older and not quite as broke).

Yes I know $400 is extremely though and ive seen the frys barebone set before so i'll check it out thanks Im still keeping the customac mini 2011 in mind too though

 

[goober296]

http://www.tonymacx86.com/user-builds/43721-295-povomac-cheapest-hackintosh-ever.html...... and don't forget microcenter..http://cart.microcenter.com/cart.aspx.....just add a cheap video card from craigs list