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    Originally posted by ccsdo5 View Post
    It's pretty funny building a computer almost twice as fast for half the cost of an Imac and still running osx.
    Oh for sure. 1/4 of the cost. There are so many video editor guys I know that got dumped by apple when the sunsetted FCP and a real tower. Switched to a osx86 and never connect to the internet on their editing rig other then through drop box and such.
    Originally posted by Matt-B
    hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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      Originally posted by ccsdo5 View Post
      . It's pretty funny building a computer almost twice as fast for half the cost of an Imac and still running osx.
      I laugh at this statement. Are we building all-in-ones based off a ~200-300 watt PSU? You know the cost of the LCD by itself??? 5k Retina is ~$900

      You are doing a completely different build with a non-mobile GFX card and most likely better spec'd processor. The computer you build as a hackintosh WILL outperform the AIO.

      BTW power draw here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201918

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        Yeah, it was fun learning how to get the OS X on there. Need to get the graphics card drivers going.





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          Nice! I love NZXT's cable shield thingy. Only thing I would change is maybe add an air cooler for the cpu. It would run quieter and look great in that window.

          Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
          Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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            It should be quiet enough in that case, doesnt have a ton of fan vents like most. But yeah, also get one for the cool factor lol.
            1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
            willschnitz

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              I've been outta the PC building loop for awhile.

              Current rig
              AMD phenom dual core
              Asus board
              GTO 250 or 260 video card
              4 gigs ram
              500 gig hard drive
              Windows 7 premium
              I may hand this box down to my step son


              I've been doing some online reading on current gen stuff......man I'm behind!!!

              Any suggestions?
              I may do some gaming on the next box as well

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                Whats your budget, You can build a great budget PC for around $600. Or a decent haswell rig is like 800-1200 which is mid range in my opinion.
                1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
                willschnitz

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                  To build on my statement heres some examples:

                  https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/xfmPx...-960-gaming-pc This is probably the most popular $500 pc build right now, You can also switch out the I5 for a FX-8320 and a AM3+ board if you like AMD more, but the I5 will outperform it.

                  http://i.imgur.com/E7mEHNZ.png This is something id consider a great average middle of the line build, will max most games at 60fps 1080p, some even at 1440p.

                  and bonkers builds are everywhere, pc partpicker is filled with them.
                  1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
                  willschnitz

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                    Originally posted by Wschnitz View Post
                    To build on my statement heres some examples:

                    https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/xfmPx...-960-gaming-pc This is probably the most popular $500 pc build right now, You can also switch out the I5 for a FX-8320 and a AM3+ board if you like AMD more, but the I5 will outperform it.

                    http://i.imgur.com/E7mEHNZ.png This is something id consider a great average middle of the line build, will max most games at 60fps 1080p, some even at 1440p.

                    and bonkers builds are everywhere, pc partpicker is filled with them.

                    Pc partpicker is new to me.
                    I've always been a NewEgg/Tiger Direct kinda guy.

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                      All it is really is a database that looks up part prices from different retailers, and allows you to put together a build of items to see the costs and power draw, etc. Its not actually a retailer.
                      1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
                      willschnitz

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                        Originally posted by Wschnitz View Post
                        All it is really is a database that looks up part prices from different retailers, and allows you to put together a build of items to see the costs and power draw, etc. Its not actually a retailer.
                        I'll check it out for sure.

                        Most of my reading lately points to AMD being "stagnant" in their chip design.

                        This build may go Intel.

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                          Im actually waiting on update plans until ZEN releases for that very reason, AMD has been focusing pretty hard on GPU market the past few years because Intel makes it really hard to be competitive.
                          1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
                          willschnitz

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                            Originally posted by Wschnitz View Post
                            Im actually waiting on update plans until ZEN releases for that very reason, AMD has been focusing pretty hard on GPU market the past few years because Intel makes it really hard to be competitive.
                            My last 3 builds have all been AMD. Good value for the money in my opinion. Never felt "bottle necked" in any applications.

                            5-$700 area is usually where I end up on most of my builds.

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                              Zen should be out mid this year. They showed off the AM4 socket at CES last week.

                              Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
                              Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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                                A good place to check for sales.

                                Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
                                Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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