What is a Hackintosh?

A Hackintosh is a non-Apple computer that runs macOS using compatible hardware and custom bootloaders such as OpenCore or Clover.

Is building a Hackintosh legal?

Installing macOS on non-Apple hardware violates Apple's macOS license agreement. It is generally used for educational and experimental purposes.

What hardware is best for Hackintosh?

Intel CPUs with compatible chipsets and supported AMD GPUs are typically best for Hackintosh. Hardware compatibility is critical for stability and performance.

What is OpenCore in Hackintosh?

OpenCore is a modern bootloader used to boot macOS on non-Apple hardware. It provides better compatibility, security, and system stability than older bootloaders.

Can Hackintosh be updated like a real Mac?

Hackintosh systems can be updated, but updates should be done carefully. Bootloader, kexts, and configuration files often need updates before installing new macOS versions.

Is Hackintosh suitable for professional work?

A properly configured Hackintosh can be stable enough for professional tasks such as software development, audio production, and video editing, depending on hardware compatibility.

Does Hackintosh support Intel and AMD processors?

Hackintosh supports both Intel and AMD processors, although Intel systems generally offer broader compatibility and easier configuration.

Can macOS run faster on Hackintosh than on a Mac?

In some cases, high-end Hackintosh hardware can outperform older Macs, but performance depends on hardware choice, configuration quality, and macOS compatibility.

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The Real Vanilla Hackintosh with macOS BigSur and Opencore / Full DSDT Patches / Notebook

Shreyas Patil replied to MaLd0n's topic in Big Sur (10.16)

i tried it. doesnt work if dsdt is included
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The Real Vanilla Hackintosh with macOS BigSur and Opencore / Full DSDT Patches / Notebook

Shreyas Patil replied to MaLd0n's topic in Big Sur (10.16)

I am using Dell Inspiron 5567 running on Big Sur 11.2 and Windows 10 Dual Boot. Config: i7 7th Gen 16 GB RAM Intel 620 HD Graphics + AMD Discrete Graphics I have sleep and wakeup issue. Please help me patch DSDT. Also including DSDT breaks the Windows Dual Boot. It only is able to boot macOS. Select Windows as boot option results in restart. Please Help. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pks8KgpATdTpuaboMMr2nG5_M1D4o6yo/view?usp=sharing
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Help me with DSDT Patch. http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=78659264418191958655
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