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During the period you spent creating that list, visit the forums and post this update. Reduce the content significantly—perhaps in half, then further trim it to about a quarter—so it reflects the effort needed to search and read multiple guides before arriving at the solution. The initial link on Google is a reliable "Always up to date Hackintosh guide" that covers everything you need.
Skylake chips are currently unavailable. Support is limited to the El Capitan update, but successful booting hasn’t been confirmed yet and no genuine Macs run Skylakes either. Because these processors aren’t functional at the moment, we can’t determine if your motherboard will support them either—this will only be clear once Skylake compatibility is released. In the meantime, using a Haswell chip remains a solid choice; all other components should work fine. Be sure to install the latest NVIDIA Alternate Graphics drivers, especially for Maxwell-based cards to get full performance. A detailed tutorial covering USB setup, OS X installation, and post-installation tools is available online. If you plan to build Hackintosh systems, consult the TonyMacx86 Buyers' Guide for verified hardware lists that work natively with OS X.
Focus on compatibility of key components. Once you confirm each part functions, you’ll know it’s ready. You should expect the process to proceed smoothly after verification. You’ve already purchased the necessary items.
It's understandable if this seemed a bit critical. Make sure your motherboard, graphics card, and CPU work together before moving on. The other parts are less important at this stage.
Ensure your CPU, GPU, and motherboard are compatible. Other factors still matter, such as older PCI devices potentially blocking OS X boot. Dual-booting Windows and OS X is straightforward: use a prepared Hackintosh USB, open Disk Utility, set up the desired drive, and choose it in the setup wizard. We don’t know precisely when full native Skylake support will launch—it might arrive within the next few months to a year. If you’ve bought the motherboard and CPU already, consider returning them and buying compatible parts from TonyMacx86’s Buyers' Guide. As mentioned, the TonyMacx86 Buyers' Guide is excellent; all listed components have been verified to work natively with OS X.