Should I build a hackintosh?

Hay /comp/,

I have money to throw around and I want a better mac than my Mini. However, I am not homosexual yet so I can't buy an overpriced box from Steve. I'm thinking of making a custom-built Hackintosh, but I can't figure out whether it's a good idea to do it because all the osx86 information available on the Internets seems to be outdated so I don't know what to expect in terms of very long-term stability and annoyances. (would I be still be able to update the software regularly in 3 years for example?)

Here's what I need from that computer:
1. Running the last major version of OS X at all times
2. Running Parallels
3. Running Opera
4. Supports dual-screen
5. Supports about 20 USB devices at the same time (told you about the money thing) - stupid mini whines about it no matter what setup of powered hubs I use

Should I build it or bend over? Your opinion is appreciated.

>>11
Yes, it would be an upgrade, as you wouldn't be burdened with a piece of shit 2.5" HD and you'd have more than a few extra mhz, even if you compare the fastest mini to the slowest C1D iMac. It's not an immense upgrade, I suppose, but in my experience almost all UI lag etc issues in OS X tend to come down to storage speed. Oh, and you could actually play games on it if you wanted.

Lots of people whine about not having a box between the mac mini and Mac Pro. They all fail to realise this is the iMac, and that unless they 1. Are a graphic designer that needs a great monitor and 2. Are such a failure of a graphic designer that they can't afford to buy the iMac and use it as a secondary monitor, they are deluded because they don't think it makes sense to sell what they already have.

Let go of your monitor, however much you like it. eBay it and get the iMac - it's everything you want otherwise, you're just making it an issue because you can't let go of the monitor. If you sell your display for $200 you have enough in your budget for the 20" C2D iMac, and you'll come out ahead if you get the $150 edu discount. (Did I mention there's a new one out real soon now? It'll be even better than your Mac mini then..)