Well, that's my recommendation for a hackintosh - i7 with 32GB RAM & a RX 580.OpenCore is, for lack of a better word, amazing.
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However, a Mac Pro 4,1 upgraded to a 5,1 via firmware will be an expensive and hard system to upgrade, especially the processors which have to be "de-lidded." It can be done, but it's not easy, and, if you have someone else do it, it's expensive. The same for each Mac Pros' graphics cards. Both Mac Pros have had their processors swapped out for the fastest available for each model. Well, that's my recommendation for a hackintosh - i7 with 32GB RAM & a RX addition to the hackintoshes I've built, I have a 2008 & 2010 Mac Pros. While you don't need a "K" processor nor an expensive graphics card, his build should help you make your decision.
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(BTW, Nvidia is having a problem with Apple, and Nvidia has yet to release drivers for their graphics cards for Mojave.)Īs an example, I'd look at ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G build thread. Finally, you'll need a better graphics card, like a Sapphire RX 580 Pulse 8GB which works natively with High Sierra and Mojave. First, you'll need an i7 with hyperthreading. However, for your requirements, the system you're looking at will disappoint you in it's performance. My systems listed below were painless to setup and get running. That being said, techniques for making hackintoshes have come a long way over the past 10 years. Finally, you'll have no problems with installing macOS updates and upgrades for the next 4-5 years. If you're using Chrome, Outlook and Lightroom with PhotoShop, you'll going to need an i7 processor and at least 32GB RAM. Why the Mac Mini? Unlike the hacks, you'll get Thunderbolt 3 (which I have in my 2017 MacBook Pro) for fast external peripherals and a 4K monitor (but you'll need an eGPU with a very good graphics card).
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Since both of those options are soldiered onto the motherboard, you can't upgrade them like you can the memory which you can easily upgrade to at least 32GB and need for your professional apps. Thus, I want to recommend that you seriously look into the new Mac Mini with it's optional i7 processor and larger SSD. TP-Link Archer T9E PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi AdapterĬooler Master MasterWatt 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power SupplyĬorsair 270R ATX Mid Tower addition to the hackintoshes I've built, I have a 2008 & 2010 Mac Pros. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB G1 Gaming Video Card
Gigabyte Z370 HD3P ATX LGA1151 MotherboardĬrucial Ballistix Sport AT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory Intel i3-8100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor Being a long time Mac user I'm just so used to everything working. I did actually create a list of parts for a Hackintosh, but I'm not sure if I can be bothered with the unreliability. Am I thinking too much about Geekbench score when in the real word the MP would smash all this no problem, especially with a 6 core and 16gb ram? I might have Chrome, Outlook and Lightroom open then trying to nip into PhotoShop to quickly edit a photo it really bogs down (8GB RAM). My MBP can handle most of my needs without a problem, where it falls down is trying to do much at once. I also do some light gaming on occasion, nothing to tasking not expecting to play games in 4k by any means. photo editing (LR and PS) so would want to connect a high res display (4K if possible?). I've heard that programs like Lightroom and Photoshop depend on single core more than multi-core performance. I have the i7 13" MBP, so looking at Geekbench my single core score is actually better than I would get from the X5690 (3500 ish vs 2600). Then I'd throw in new GPU, some flash storage and additional RAM. My budget is tight, so it would be a 4,1 which I would flash to a 5,1 but most likely a single core (I've already found an X5690 cheap on eBay). My initial thought was to Hackintosh, but I love the "cheesegrater" Mac Pros, and, upon seeing how usable they still are today, I'm now considering getting a 4,1 and upgrading it. I've been using a 13" late 2012 for years, and I love it! But I'm looking for a desktop machine with more power for multitasking. Building a CustoMac Hackintosh: Buyer's Guide
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