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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.

pernacabeluda · October 15, 2013

I never read good things about beast tools in this forum, but it's your choice after all.

Nummy · October 15, 2013

I believe zou. But I managed to install driver with multishit and I will listen your advice and not touch it again. Ok I have successfully installed bootloader and it works. Now how do I save options there so I don/t need to write it always? I only need GraphicsEnabler=No there now.

Also one more thing that does not work now is: when I reboot or shutdown OS hangs. It goes to gray screen and then nothing happens. Only reset button works, but I think that is damaging my system.

What to do here?

Also I'm already writting from mac now

pernacabeluda · October 15, 2013

You need to edit config.plist, read the Clover wiki

http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=3198

After you configure it for power management, delete NullCPUPowerManagement from EFI/CLOVER/kexts/10.9

Nummy · October 15, 2013

Ok another update:

I installed sound (actually my 13 years old sound blaster audigy works perfectly fine!!! I'm impressed!) and wacom tablet. After installation I got reboot working.

Here is error I'm constantly getting (attached).

I will now get clover configurator and try to do it with that.

Thanks for your help!

pernacabeluda · October 15, 2013

You have to set correct permissions and ownership for installed kexts, use Kext Wizard.

Nummy · October 15, 2013

Ok I have no clue what to do with that config.plist file. I mean I don/t know what to select and what not... Should I go with all "fixes"?

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