Want to build a new PC? Want a Hackintosh?
The website PCPartPicker makes that easier than ever. With all of the parts you can imagine and benchmarks for quite a few CPUs, this website takes the guesswork out of assembling your own new rig!
For Hackintosh fans, there are a number of excellent choices. Here’s an article from last year on editing raw video with a $900 Hackintosh as compared to a $5000 Mac Pro.
If you are interested in converting a Windows laptop to a Hackintosh, the HP 4x30s and HP 4x40s make perfect options. The HP ProBook 4540 is available from Amazon here and is pictured below.
A couple of suggestions for your new computer:
- SSD is the way to go, especially for a computer you hope to use for a year or more
- Get the best CPU you can afford. With the right CPU, you can always upgrade your motherboard and RAM for better performance. I built a new PC for a relative last Christmas using the quad core CPU I’d initially used in the last computer I build for her a full 4 years earlier.
Remember, there are tons of forums that can make building a PC -- even your first -- a worry-free and fun project.
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