Hackintosh Build Input? mATX

[Plotnus]

hello I'm looking for suggestions on this build.

First: All items must work with making a mackintosh, the main component that is an issue with is the mono

I may have to switch some parts out for compatibility reasons, but I just wanted some input for the time being.

This build will have a different OS on each HDD. Also, I'm likely going to get a Lenovo y40($740)/y50($1040), I haven't decided which yet... I'll have to balance that decision with this build cost. All recommendations welcome. Build change + recommended Laptop would be good, It's mainly about cost/performance . I'm trying to strike a balance, and not waste my money.

Here is the build. ALL critiques welcome.

Also each HDD has it's own OS to make things simpler with the Hackintosh. This makes for a VERY simple solution, compared to partitions and such.
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HTJrRB) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HTJrRB/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790) | $294.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Asus GRYPHON Z87 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-gryphonz87) | $144.99 @ NCIX US
**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls8g3d1609ds1s00) | $73.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Western Digital BLACK SERIES 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd5000bpkx) | $58.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Storage** | [Western Digital BLACK SERIES 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd5000bpkx) | $58.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Storage** | [Western Digital BLACK SERIES 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd5000bpkx) | $58.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Storage** | [Western Digital BLACK SERIES 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd5000bpkx) | $58.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280xgaming3g) | $291.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Case** | [Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1) | $39.99 @ NCIX US
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cs550m) | $74.99 @ Micro Center
**Other**| 4-way HDD selector| $42.00
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1198.88
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-28 06:15 EDT-0400 |

Also, if you think I should increase the performance/decrease let me know. I may have to switch the GPU to a r9 280x due to Hackintosh compatibility. I know everything else should work fine.

It'll be awesome 😀 I'm very excited for this build.

 

[i7Baby]

Get 2 x 4gb 1866 cl9 1.5v ram instead

Instead of 4 x 500gb drives, just get a 2tb drive and partition it.

Check that the R9 280x will actually fit in the 200R. Partpicker doesn't always get it right

Get a better quality power supply. You'll need a 600W anyway. Try a Seasonic 620, XFX 650 or Antec HCG 620M

 

[Rammy]

Pretty much agree with i7Baby.

1 stick of memory makes sense if you are on an ITX board (or any H81 chipset) and want to leave space for upgrades. At mATX/ATX you usually have 4 slots to play with, so there's no reason not to go for a pair really.
Going faster than 1600 makes sense to a point, but only if you stick with a Z87/Z97, and that seems of really questionable benefit without an overclockable processor or an intent towards SLI/Xfire.

For motherboard, it really depends what you need, but if you are intent on going with the 4790 then it'd make sense to go for a "90something" motherboard as these will guarantee CPU support without a BIOS update - ie. H97 or Z97.
H97 has nearly all of the features of Z97 bar overclocking and SLI support, so it's probably the one to go for.

The HDD situation isn't really something I can comment on. It's certainly not a cheap solution, and 2.5" mechanical drives are probably not a good idea unless you need them for space reasons. It seems strange that that would be the best resolution.

Graphics card is fine, it's not the cheapest model at the moment but if you have a preference towards MSI then it's a solid choice. There should be no issues with it fitting in an N200.

N200 doesn't really do much for me aesthetically but it's very well priced and practical.

PSU is really only a good choice if you are limited to 140mm PSUs, as there isn't a huge selection. When you aren't, there's a load of solid choices. I'd disagree with i7's point that you explicitly need a 600W+ unit, as a 280X will run fine on less, especially as you aren't overclocking, but all of the PSUs he suggests are top notch and well worth a look. If you desperately want a Gold rated Corsair for some reason then I'd throw in the HX650 too, though it's perhaps a bit expensive. If none of those take your fancy, the Rosewill Capstone (and CapstoneM) are worth a look too.