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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D Pham replied to MaLd0n's topic in Patches, Tips & Tricks

yes, thats the one i'm using. i put the dsdt in the /efi/clover/acpi/patched folder, audio still not working Screen Shot 2020-06-23 at 3.43.29 PM.png.zip
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thank you, it didnt work. please help
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can you help me patch audio? HP S5-1414 with i5-3475S cpu upgrade. Thank you. DSDT.aml
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please help me get audio working. hp s5-1414, cpu upgraded to i5-3475s https://filebin.net/y9ncz5fdu29i5y7h/Send_me_Mac-mini.zip?t=hl7vo6yd
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