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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Please help with DVD Player

bcahyo replied to bcahyo's topic in Mountain Lion (10.8)

I tried but still no solution I'm newbie for working with DSDT patch
- March 14, 2013
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Please help with DVD Player

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The messege is My system is ML 10.8.2, I've been tried searching the solution on the internet with trial and error but nothing could help the issue. Any idea how's this happen? Any help would be appreciate. Thank You -bcahyo
- March 13, 2013
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bcahyo replied to oldnapalm's topic in DSDT & Patch Requests

Hello Please help me to patch mine with ML 10.8.2, Sleep not working, HDMI Audio graphic card not working, but QE/CI is Ok. My Spec: MB: H61H2-M17 (V1.0) http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product/Product_Detail.aspx?DetailID=1366&CategoryID=1&MenuID=103&LanID=0 Proc: Intel G2010 http://ark.intel.com/products/71071/Intel-Pentium-Processor-G2010-3M-Cache-2_80-GHz VGA: Radeon HD5670 http://www.digitalalliance.co.id/product/graphic-card/amd-series-pci-e/item/radeon-hd5670 Thank you in advance. -bcahyo Send me Budi’s iMac.zip
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