Last updated: April 15, 2017
Below is the total cost1Not actually the total cost; see footnotes below. to build my Hackintosh, which I've given the thrilling name Frankenmac 2017. The objective was to build a "Mac Pro like" machine, with lots of room for internal expansion and great performance, though using a desktop-class, not Xeon-class, CPU.
| Description | Company - Product Name | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Case | Antec - Performance Series P100 | $74.99 |
| Power Supply | Thermaltake - Toughpower 750W | $84.74 |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte - GA-Z170X-UD3 | $129.99 |
| CPU | Intel - Core i7 6700K / 4GHz unlocked | $319.89 |
| CPU cooler | Enermax - ETS-T40fit | $38.99 |
| Hard Drive 1 | Samsung - 850 EVO 250GB SSD | $108.49 |
| RAM | Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 32GB | $219.99 |
| Video Card | Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 | $529.98 |
| WiFi/Bluetooth | Fenvi - FV-T919 WiFi/Bluetooth2See note below about Amazon and this card. | $59.99 |
| Total Cost | $1,567.05 | |
Footnotes:
- Not included are the cost of a keyboard, mouse, or display. I have all of these available, but if you're starting from scratch, you'll need them as well.
- The link for the Fenvi WiFi card points to AliExpress, not Amazon, though I bought the card from Amazon. However, the Amazon link from my actual order now leads to a much cheaper, non-AC card that I have no experience with. I have no idea what happened to the product on Amazon's site, but you want the Fenvi T-919 (that link goes directly to the Fenvi web site). Do not buy the two-antenna card that the Amazon link goes to as of April 15, 2017.