What is a Hackintosh?

A non-Apple computer configured to run macOS using compatible PC hardware combined with a custom bootloader and configuration files to emulate a real Mac environment.

Is building a Hackintosh legal?

Installing macOS on non-Apple hardware violates Apple’s End User License Agreement (EULA). It is generally not illegal for personal experimentation but not permitted for commercial use.

What hardware is best for a Hackintosh?

The best hardware closely matches real Apple systems, with Intel CPUs (6th Gen to Core Ultra), AMD Radeon GPUs, compatible chipsets, and Intel-based Wi-Fi cards offering higher success rates.

Can I build a Hackintosh with an AMD CPU?

Yes, macOS can run on AMD Ryzen CPUs using kernel patches, but Intel CPUs provide better native compatibility.

OpenCore is a modern Hackintosh bootloader that provides near-native macOS behavior and is the recommended bootloader for new installations.

Is Clover still supported?

Yes, Clover is still supported but less recommended compared to OpenCore for modern systems.

Which macOS versions support Hackintosh?

Hackintosh systems support macOS versions from Leopard up to recent releases, depending on hardware compatibility.

Do NVIDIA graphics cards work on Hackintosh?

Only older NVIDIA GPUs work on older macOS versions; modern NVIDIA GPUs are incompatible with current macOS releases due to lack of driver support.

What is an EFI folder?

The EFI folder contains the bootloader, drivers, kexts, and configuration files required to boot macOS on a Hackintosh.

Kexts (kernel extensions) are drivers that enable hardware functionality such as audio, Ethernet, USB, and graphics.

How do I create a macOS USB installer?

A macOS installer is created using a real Mac or existing Hackintosh and includes the macOS installation files plus an EFI partition configured to boot the target system.

Why does my Hackintosh get a kernel panic?

Kernel panics are usually caused by incorrect kexts, misconfigured ACPI, incompatible hardware, or incorrect boot arguments.

Can Hackintosh use iMessage and FaceTime?

Yes, if valid SMBIOS data is generated; proper serials and identifiers are required to avoid Apple service blocks.

SMBIOS defines how macOS identifies your system model, impacting power management, updates, and Apple service functionality.

Can I update macOS on a Hackintosh?

Yes, but updates should be done carefully with backups, as major macOS updates may require updated kexts or OpenCore versions.

How do I enable audio on Hackintosh?

Audio can be enabled using AppleALC kext with the correct layout ID for your motherboard’s audio codec.

Does Hackintosh support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Yes, with compatible hardware like Broadcom cards, including support for AirDrop and Handoff.

Can I dual-boot macOS and Windows?

Yes; OpenCore or Clover allows easy selection between operating systems at boot time.

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[Catalina and Big Sur] i5 9400F + Asus Prime h310m-E R2.0/BR + Radeon 5500 XT Asus 4GB + Ssd nvme Kingdian 512gb

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Motherboard Uefi configuration: Go to UEFI Setup (press Delete) Load optimized configurations Disable VT-d Disable CFG-Lock Disable Secure Boot (just clean all the keys) Change OS Type to "Other OS" Disable Serial Port Save and exit Setup: CPU:i5 9400F Motherboard: Asus Prime h310m-E R2.0/BR RAM: 2X 8GB Corsair + Hyperx SSD: M.2 nvme Kingdian 512gb (chinese) GPU: Radeon 5500 XT Asus 4GB smbios: MacPro7,1 Status: - Audio: working (panel and Hdmi) - USB3: working - USB2: working - m.2 nvme: working - SATA: working Setup photo: I just used the Olarila Catalina image: Olarila Vanilla Images - Olarila Pre-Made ISO ( Recommended ) - Olarila And this kexts: (i just remove the Nvmefix.kext) I used this app to fix mouse flick and enable smooth scroll. -------------------------------- UPDATE TO BIG SUR I just update to big sur and get it working! After update, i just remove one kext: "SMCProcessor.kext"! kexts.zip config.plist.zip
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Consegui ?, demorou pra caramba mas ta pronto (as peças demoraram muito pra chegar), eu tinha conseguido com a r7 260x até o High sierra, no Catalina eu não consegui, então comprei uma outra gpu: resumidamente meu hardware ficou: Motherboard: H310M-E R2.0/BR (pichau) CPU:Intel i5 9400F (pichau) Ram: CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX 8GB DDR4(pichau) + Hyperx Fury 8GB (kabum) Video card: Radeon 5500 XT 4gb Asus (demorou pra chegar, kabum) Ssd NVME 512gb Kingdian (Aliexpress, demorou bastante esse Aqui tem o link de como eu fiz rodar: [Catalina] i5 9400F + Asus Prime h310m-E R2.0/BR + Radeon 5500 XT Asus 4GB + Ssd nvme Kingdian 512gb - Hackintosh Photos, Screenshots and Benchmarks - Olarila Em qual lugar do forum eu posso criar um topico de sucesso ?
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