When Apple started using Intel chipsets and processors in their Macintosh line, we knew it was only a matter of time before some company attempted to release a retail Macintosh computer that was unaffiliated with Apple Computer.

Psystar is that company with it's first attempt, the Frankenmac. Success of such a system remains to be seen and Apple will surely find a way to make it disappear. That is, if they are legally able.

In the mean time, Mac users can build their own, based on a list of widely available parts. Here's what Rob Griffiths at MacWorld Magazine built:

Motherboard: Asus P5K-E $152.99

CPU: Intel Q6600 Core 2 Quad 2.4GHz $219.99

CPU heat sink: Zalman CPNS7700-Cu $48.00

RAM: 4GB DDR-2 800Mhz PC6400 $94.99

Video card: MSI NX8800GT 512MB OC $189.99

Case: Antec Sonata III 500 $119.00

DVD/CD Burner: LG HL-DT-ST GSA-H62N $40.00

Hard drive: Seagate 500GB SATA 2 $93.00

Shipping charges $23.45

TOTAL = $982.40

Read the full article at MacWorld.com

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