MSI GS75 Stealth 8SF

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What is OpenCore?

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

Q: Is Clover still supported?

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

Q: Which macOS versions support Hackintosh?

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

Q: 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.

Q: What is an EFI folder?

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

Q: What are kexts?

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

troyjamz · November 11, 2020

Hey, I have been trying to install various versions of OSX on my MSI GS75 Stealth 8SF without any success.

I have followed every single instruction I could find from start to finnish with both OC and Clover methods but I still have the same issue with getting into the installer for some strange reason. My laptop just keeps rebooting after I select "Install Mac OSX" from the boot menu. Can someone please help me, maybe provide the correct EFI folder for my machine etc, or tell me what's wrong at least so I can do it myself because it's been driving me nuts for several days now.

Thanks ahead of time!

MaLd0n · November 12, 2020

what full hardware specs?

troyjamz · November 12, 2020

4 hours ago, MaLd0n said:

what full hardware specs?

Processor

Intel Core i7-8750H 6 x 2.2 - 4.1 GHz, Coffee Lake-H

Chipset

Intel HM370

Graphics adapter

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile & Integrated Intel UHD630

Memory

16384 MB (2x8GB) DDR4, (2666 MHz)

Display

17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI

Storage

512 GB SSD (Samsung)

Connections

4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort

Networking

Killer E2500 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5), Bluetooth 5.0

Soundcard

ALC1220 2x2W

MaLd0n · November 12, 2020

use -wegnoegpu and -igfxvesa

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