[1.5L (+40K)] Build Suggestion - 4K Dual Boot Windows and Hackintosh - Photographer config - Lightroom

[whitestar_999]

1. SSD: Samsung - 500 GB (970 EVO PLUS) M.2 NVME
2. SSD: Samsung - 500 GB (970 EVO PLUS) M.2 NVME
3. SSD: Samsung - 1TB (970 EVO EVO PLUS) M.2 NVME

Unnecessary expenses especially now when ssd prices are already increased so much. Just get Crucial MX 500 1TB ssd I mentioned above for ~10k along with 512gb samsung 970 evo(or this one *www.vedantcomputers.com/products/s...xpg-sx8200-pro-pcie-512gb-gen3x4-m-2-2280-ssd ).

RAM: 8x2 - Corsair Veng 16GB 3000

Absolutely no. I wouldn't suggest/buy 3000MHz ram for even a 50k system nowadays let alone a 1 lakh+ system. Min for any system nowadays should be 3200MHz ram even if it is an intel system which doesn't benefit as much from ram speeds above 3200MHz as AMD Ryzen systems.

*www.primeabgb.com/online-price-rev...jawsv-f4-3200c16s-16gvk-16gb-ddr4-ram-memory/

SMPS: Corsair - CX 650

Already suggested TX650M.

Case: Corsair - 175R

Whatever cabinet you buy(MB511 is a good option though) make sure it does not have a front glass panel & must have a meshed front panel. Indian climate is hot & intel 9th gen also runs quite hot so you need a good airflow cabinet unlike European countries/USA where most reviews of cabinets come from.

 

[SaiyanGoku]

1. CPU: Core i7-9700k up to 4.70 GHz
2. CPU-Cooler: NZXT - Kraken x62
3. Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z390 Aorus Pro
4. Graphics-Card: RX5700XT - Gigabyte Gaming OC 8GB

Pretty sure R9 3900X plus decent X570 mobo would cost about the same as intel counterparts but would be better. You don't need 5700 and 5700XT is overkill. Get used RX 580 for now and wait for next gen AMD GPUs. I'd recommend Noctua NH-D15 over an AIO given the minor 3-4 °C difference and AIOs are priced higher.

 

[ico]

Pretty sure R9 3900X plus decent X570 mobo would cost about the same as intel counterparts but would be better. You don't need 5700 and 5700XT is overkill. Get used RX 580 for now and wait for next gen AMD GPUs. I'd recommend Noctua NH-D15 over an AIO given the minor 3-4 °C difference and AIOs are priced higher.

Yes, and there are many people running Ryzen Hackintosh. But you need to patch macOS's kernel to enable Zen support. And after that works, CPU power management doesn't work. Then there can be issues with drivers for motherboard devices. If going for Ryzen-based Hackintosh, then should ask on these people's Discord. AMD OS X Vanilla

 

[bssunilreddy]

Intel Hackintosh RIG (RX5700XT 8GB)
Budget -156.2K

Processor -Intel Core i7 10700K -38.9k
Motherboard -MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Edge Wifi -20.1k
Graphics Card -MSI Armor Radeon RX580 8GB -15.5k
RAM -Corsair Vengeance LPX 3200Mhz 32GB (8GBx4) -14.4k
CPU Cooler -Cooler Master MasterAir MA610P RGB -3.9k
SSD -Intel 660P 1TB M.2 SSD -10.5k (onlyssd.com)
SSD2 -Intel 660P 2TB M.2 SSD -20.6k (onlyssd.com)
Power Supply -Antec Earthwatts Gold Pro EA750G 750w -7.5k
Cabinet -CoolerMaster Masterbox MB520 RGB -5.6k
Monitor - Acer Nitro VG270P 27inch 1MS 144Hz FHD IPS -17.7k (Amazon.in)
KB & Mouse -ANT E-Sports KM540 Gaming Combo -1.5k (mdcomputers.in)

Total -156.2k

 

[venkig]

Where do you look for used parts?

 

[omega44-xt]

Where do you look for used parts?

Olx, quirk, FB marketplace, some FB groups, etc

 

[whitestar_999]

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Where do you look for used parts?

Also techenclave forum & erodov forum(make sure to deal only with old/good reputation members).

 

[mitraark]

Where do you look for used parts?

Faceboook Groups - Second Hand Component , Indian Budget Gamer...

 

[venkig]

After reading up a bit I have decided that building a new Hackintosh machine buying new hardware isn't value for money. I'll use my OptiPlex 780 or ThinkPad 440p for Hackintosh builds.

Could you guys revisit the specs and recommend me what would be a perfect build?

The purpose remains the same - Lightroom, tonna multitasking and heavy web browsing hooked to multiple monitors (2x4K and 1xFull HD LG IPS monitor that I already have)

 

[SaiyanGoku]

The purpose remains the same - Lightroom, tonna multitasking and heavy web browsing hooked to multiple monitors (2x4K and 1xFull HD LG IPS monitor that I already have)

Would your budget be changed now that you've decided to go against new hackintosh?

 

[venkig]

Not necessarily but I don't want to splurge just cos ... Maybe let's say 1L (+50 k to balance if needed?)

 

[omega44-xt]

CPU - AMD R7 3700X - 27.2k

Mobo - Asus TUF Gaming X570-Plus - 17.5k

CPU Cooler - Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 - 7.7k

RAM - 2x16GB DDR4 3200MHz - 12.8k

GPU - Asus RX580 4GB - 13k*

M.2 SSD - Kingston A2000 1TB - 12.9k

M.2 SSD2 - Same as above, if required

PSU - Corsair TX650M - 7.4k

Cabinet - CM MasterBox MB511 or other mid tower ATX - 6k (can vary)

Monitor - LG 27UK650/BenQ EW3270U - 34k*

Total - 138.5k

If your usage benefits from Nvidia GPU over AMD, then get Zotac GTX 1660S for 19-21k.

 

[whitestar_999]

M.2 SSD - Kingston A2000 1TB - 12.9k

Where are you getting it at this price? Btw this one is available & overall a bit better than A2000.

*www.onlyssd.com/buy/wd-blue-sn550-1tb-m-2-pci-express-3-0-x4-nvme-ssd-wds100t2b0c/

 

[omega44-xt]

Where are you getting it at this price? Btw this one is available & overall a bit better than A2000.

*www.onlyssd.com/buy/wd-blue-sn550-1tb-m-2-pci-express-3-0-x4-nvme-ssd-wds100t2b0c/

My prices are a bit old now though, latest might be a bit higher. A2000 isn't DRAM-less like Blue but Blue is surely a good performer.

OOS here: Buy Online Kingston A2000 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD SA2000M8/1000G In India
14.5k in amazon

 

[whitestar_999]

A2000 isn't DRAM-less like Blue but Blue is surely a good performer.

Yes but despite that its performance is even better than A2000 in some areas & that's why I think it is better to get this over A2000(in tomshardware review check all benchmark pics).

 

[omega44-xt]

Yes but despite that its performance is even better than A2000 in some areas & that's why I think it is better to get this over A2000(in tomshardware review check all benchmark pics).

For some reason I forget that SN550 exists, is good & confuse it with SN500 (older one).

 

[venkig]

Can you somebody recommend what cooling would go fine with specs Omega44-xt has mentioned? I can't get Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 and I need alternatives.

Also do I really need a X570 board? Is this for future proofing? I know PCIE 4.0 is somewhat a big deal but currently is this an overkill?

Also what is your Monitor Mount recommendation for two 32" monitors? I have never used a mount before for my home builds and am really interested in one of them. Quickly glancing at Amazon I found most of the monitor mounts are for under 30" monitors.

 

[omega44-xt]

Can you somebody recommend what cooling would go fine with what Omega44-xt has mentioned? I can't get Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 and I need alternatives.

Also do I really need a X570 board? Is this for future proofing? I know PCIE 4.0 is somewhat a big deal but currently is this an overkill?

Also what is your Monitor Mount recommendation for two 32" monitors? I have never used a mount before for my home builds and am really interested in one of them. Quickly glancing at Amazon I found most of the monitor mounts are for under 30" monitors.

Noctua NH D15 is considered the best air cooler followed by DarkRock Pro4, but costs more as well. CM Hyper 212 Black is considered a great budget cooler & is superior to the one included in box (which is considered decent actually).
Buy Online Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Pure Black CPU Cooler with Dual 140m Fans - in India

If you are willing to spend on AIO, check out NZXT X52/X62 & Corsair H115 (CM ML240R or Corsair H100i for something cheaper). AIOs are quieter & aesthetically more pleasing but the thermal performance is similar to good air coolers.

For Ryzen 7, I'd highly recommend X570, it has future-proof features like PCIe 4.0 SSD & GPU support, surely overkill now but will likely be mainstream in 2-3 years, & better VRM temps than B450 mobos.

 

[venkig]

I like the idea of AIO. Below is the quote I got from the local vendor for NZXT
Kraken X52 - 9250+
KRAKEN - X 62 - 11500+
KRAKEN X 73 - 12500+

 

[omega44-xt]

I like the idea of AIO. Below is the quote I got from the local vendor for NZXT
Kraken X52 - 9250+
KRAKEN - X 62 - 11500+
KRAKEN X 73 - 12500+

X62 is considered a great AIO, so get that if price isn't an issue. Make sure your cabinet supports 2x140mm fans up front (ideal location IMO), CM MB511 I suggested surely does.