superb pc running OS X or should w8 for imac?

[totoshark]

=Cave Man;8339794 Hackintoshes are really for those who want in between the top end iMac and the entry level Mac Pro, or who have particular needs that can't be found in the Mini/iMac series.

exactly. considering what i do with computers, imac almost can do my jobs perfectly, but hackintosh can take everything to another level.
quad core power will shorter the converting time effectively.

the reason why i picked up some high-end hardware only becoz i thought pc hardwares suppose to be cheap. however, the bill surpise you when it comes to the total.

p.s, i think when ppl always put more money than what they really need. some time, its just weird if you put some cheap part in it while others are so costy.
its so obvious in my case. but if you look around the branded pc market, they do produce pcs with equilavent component in them. so, nothing is perfect, neither is ppl. that may explain why i spend unwise money 'wisely' to do my list.

 

[NoSmokingBandit]

the reason why i picked up some high-end hardware only becoz i thought pc hardwares suppose to be cheap. however, the bill surpise you when it comes to the total.

Your hardware list was cheap. When compared to what Apple would charge, that is. The parts list you posted costs less than the mac pro and would blow it out of the water any day of the week. Im in the process of building a core2quad rig (4gb ddr3, Q8400, gtx260 896mb) and it totaled about $700. Add a good screen and it still costs much less than an iMac and is tons more powerful.

 

[totoshark]

Your hardware list was cheap. When compared to what Apple would charge, that is. The parts list you posted costs less than the mac pro and would blow it out of the water any day of the week. Im in the process of building a core2quad rig (4gb ddr3, Q8400, gtx260 896mb) and it totaled about $700. Add a good screen and it still costs much less than an iMac and is tons more powerful.

mind sharing full spec?