You may choose variants of all these items depending on your own needs and budget, but you’re going to need some form of all of them. The components I’ve listed above - with the exception of the Wi-Fi adapter - are essential if you’re building a gaming Hackintosh. Some may cost more, others may cost less when you go to buy them. Note: These prices were accurate at the time of writing, but component prices fluctuate all the time. Not only will it tackle everyday tasks with ease, but thanks to its powerful graphics card, it’ll let me play the latest games in high-definition as well.
BUILD A MAC GAMING COMPUTER MAC
Using these components, I’m $5.32 under budget, and I have a machine that makes the $699 Mac mini look like a toy. I think the SPEC-01 looks good, but if you don’t, simply pick another. Other than that, choosing a case is all about personal preference. It’s no good buying a pretty little mini ATX case if your motherboard and graphics card won’t fit into it. Most importantly, the SPEC-01 is big enough to house the motherboard I’ve chosen, and that’s something you need to check when buying your case. It has plenty of space for additional fans and drives, and offers two USB ports and audio in and out connectors on its front. It looks fantastic, with a window on its side that lets you peer into your machine. Photo: AmazonĪll these components need to go into something, and I’ve chosen the Corsair SPEC-01 as my case. Corsair SPEC-01 Case - $49.99 This Corsair case looks SPEC-tacular. You can also buy Wi-Fi adapters that’ll plug into your USB slot, but in an effort to keep my machine looking relatively tidy, I’ve chosen an internal PCI adapter instead. If you’re going to be sticking with Ethernet, it’s an unnecessary expense. I need Wi-Fi in my machine so I’ve chosen to add a Wi-Fi card. The Core i3 processor I’ve chosen - like most modern Intel chips - has integrated graphics, so a dedicated GPU isn’t necessary if you won’t use it. If you’re not going to be gaming or performing other video-intensive tasks, you could leave the graphics card out of your build to significantly reduce the cost. Graphics: Retina 5K iMac versus Killian’s Hackintosh. In fact, it’s pretty much on par with the AMD Radeon R9 M295X graphics chip used in the high-end Retina 5K iMac, with the 270X edging it ever so slightly in GPUBoss benchmark scores. Like everything else in this build, the 270X is also compatible with OS X, which is essential if you’re building a Hackintosh. You can definitely get better cards if you’re willing to spend more, but right now the 270X provides a great gaming experience, and it costs less than $170. I’ve been putting the 270X through its paces for more than two weeks now, and it’s never disappointed me. Older games like Grand Theft Auto IV will give you even more, while a title like Counter-Strike: Source will deliver up to 300fps. In Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, I have almost everything set to high and anti-aliasing enabled, and the game rarely drops below 70fps. In Far Cry 3, I’m able to play on “ultra” and get at least 50 frames per second. The Radeon R9 270X OC packs plenty of power for HD gaming. The Radeon R9 270X has been an excellent choice so far.
BUILD A MAC GAMING COMPUTER 1080P
Since I’ll be using my machine for gaming, I wanted a card that would let me play the latest titles in 1080p on high settings - and I didn’t want to have to worry about lag or stuttering. The graphics card is one of the most important parts of my system, and also one of the most expensive components on my list. Sapphire Dual-X Radeon R9 270X OC - $168.99
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