

In Kirk’s case, he spent $464 to build a Mac that outperforms Apple’s $999 mini. Affordability: By buying your own parts and assembling them yourself, you can wind up with a much less expensive machine than one offered by Apple.What you build is up to you and your needs (and budget). From a pint-sized portable to a full-size mega tower, onboard video or high-end video card, hard drive type, number, and capacity, speed and amount of RAM, etc. Customization: You can build exactly what you need, not what Apple wants you to have.For complete details, see terms at /legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/us/mac/.There are many reasons to build your own Hackintosh. Purchase of the plan is not required to purchase the covered equipment. The company obligated under AppleCare+ in the United States is AppleCare Service Company, Inc., an Arizona corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Apple Inc., doing business in Texas as Apple CSC Inc. AppleCare+ benefits are separate from and in addition to the Apple Limited Warranty and any legal rights provided by consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction.Apple may also request that the customer replace components with readily installable parts. Availability of each option depends on country or region in which service is requested and location of Apple Authorized Service Provider.Telephone numbers and hours of operation may vary and are subject to change. Service coverage is available only for Mac and its original included accessories for protection against (i) defects in materials or workmanship, (ii) batteries that retain less than 80% of their original capacity, and (iii) unlimited incidents of accidental damage from handling, each incident being subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other accidental damage, plus applicable tax.
