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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Gigabyte z370 HD3 CF
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Mojave / Catalina on GA-Z370 HD3 + i7-8700K / FULL DSDT Patch

Machiavelli replied to MaLd0n's topic in Mojave (10.14)

MaLd0n this are the dump files . Thanks Send me.zip
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Mojave / Catalina on GA-Z370 HD3 + i7-8700K / FULL DSDT Patch

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I will be at home at the end of the week and ill make dump file and ill post it here Sorry for the late respawn , just more then busy week
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Mojave / Catalina on GA-Z370 HD3 + i7-8700K / FULL DSDT Patch

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My Bios is F8 , sorry But it boots and not troubles Thanks again ! Ill send beer till 2-3 days . Big thanks again !
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Mojave / Catalina on GA-Z370 HD3 + i7-8700K / FULL DSDT Patch

Machiavelli replied to MaLd0n's topic in Mojave (10.14)

Hello ! Thank you for all of your work ! Evrything works with your clover folder . Major thanks !!! Ill send beer till 2-3 days Cheers Mobo : Gigabyte Z370 HD-3-CF (Bios F8a), I5-8500,2x8 Kingston Hyper X 2666, GTX 1050 TI
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