which config is best

[closeupman]

Hi,

 

I've been debating whether to get a used mac pro or build my own hackintosh. I've been trying to do a hackintosh for a while, and now want to make my own.

 

My choices:

mobO:

GA-H55M-S2H (or s2v)

or

GA-P55-USB3

or

GA-X58A-UD3R

 

I was leaning towards the first(h55m-s2h) as it's the cheapest and there's a dsdt at Tony's site and I've read some success on it, but wanted more input. (I had first thought of a GA-G41M-ES2L with a core duo or core2quad, but the processors were only a little cheaper than an i3 or i5, and the performance I'd see would be much better w/an i3 or i5 right?)

 

proc:

i3

or

i5

 

I can save $60 w/the i3, but for final cut I'd think spending the $60 for the i5 would be worth it.

Any thoughts?

 

graphics:

EVGA(or other brand) nVidia GeForce GT 240 512 MB DDR5

or

EVGA(or other brand) GeForce 9500 GT 1GB DDR2

or

EVGA nVidia GeForce GT 220 1 GB DDR3

or

EVGA nVidia GeForce 210 512 MB'

or

9800GT(if you know which brand is best would help)

 

P.S. I'll also be using Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.

 

Thanks for all your help in advance.