Why Build a Hackintosh?

Why should I build a Hackintosh? Why shouldn't I just buy a Macintosh and avoid the hassle? Why not buy a cheap PC package to use for my Hackintosh?

If you've read this far into the blog, there's a good chance that you've already chosen the benefits of the Mac OS X over Windows whether you're a devoted Mac fan or a newcomer.  Sure Windows is great and made Bill Gates the 2nd richest man in the world, but it fails in comparison to the Mac operating system in terms of appearance, design, functionality, lack of viruses, etc.. you get the idea.  The only shortcoming to the Mac OS X in my eyes is compatibility mainly because the majority of people/programs run Windows.  I justified this minute "con" by telling myself that I can run Parallels Desktop/VMware Fusion or just dual boot Mac and Windows when I need to use Windows.  But anyways this will be covered in a later post.

Now back from my tangent to the main question..
Why should I build a Hackintosh rather than just buying a Mac and avoiding the troubles?
Well the answer for me was obvious.. because it's CHEAPer.  I found that I could build a Hackintosh that was comparable or better than most iMac's for at least $1,000 cheaper.  After compiling a parts list for my Hackintosh build, the total came to around $650.  This was less than the cheapest Mac Mini ($699) which couldn't even compare to my build.  You'll also get the satisfaction of tackling the project of learning how to build a computer and getting to know the Mac operating system better.  So if you want a Mac and are on the budget, the answer is a no brainer.. Build a Hackintosh!

Why go through the hassle of building a computer for your Hackintosh vs using a pre-built PC?
When configuring a Hackintosh, using compatible hardware is the most important step.  Using the right combination of motherboards, processors, graphics cards, etc. is critical for the functioning of your Hackintosh.  Buying a pre-built PC with the right combination without having to interchange parts or give up some functionality of the computer is very unlikely.  Not to mention when building a computer you can choose what parts will be best for what you want to use your computer for (do you need more RAM, faster processor, larger hard drive, blu-ray burner, etc.)

So for me, buiding a Hackintosh was the obvious choice.

-Macster26