i3-2328m Compatibility Help Needed!

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.

MR ACE · September 9, 2023

Hello

I need help to configure my hackintosh. Here are my old laptop specs:

CPU:- i3 2328M 2.2Ghz x4 threads

GPU:- Intel HD 3000

RAM: 8gb ddr3 1333mhz

STORAGE: 465gb hdd

This may come in handy for you guys :
Laptop Name: HP 650 Notebook PC

I wanted to ask which macOS version I should install on my laptop, so that everything works perfectly (wifi , display , sound etc.) without any problems

please help

do send me the installation guide (if possible) and please send me suitable kexts and config files for my pc

Network Adapter: Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter
Sound Adapter: Realtek High Definition (HD) Audio (dont know exact model but here is the driver version - 6.0.9205.1)
Display: Intel HDR Graphics 3000

Im waiting kindly for ur reply : )

Edited September 9, 2023 by MR ACE
forgot one point

MaLd0n · September 9, 2023

High Sierra

https://www.olarila.com/topic/25111-hackintosh-efi-folders-with-opencore-mod/

MR ACE · September 11, 2023

Thanks for the version!
Can you send me the kexts for ALC-3201GR for AppleALC so i can fix the sound
Please check this kext for my network adapter:
Network Adapter: Qualcomm Atheros AR9485
kext is uploaded below

source: kext.me
also will this efi work with my system

source: olarila.com

file name: EFI.OPENCORE.NOTEBOOK.SANDYBRIDGE.MOD
file size: 5.02MB

Content inside the file: MACOSX_ (22KB)

EFI(9MB)

AirPortAtheros40-9485.kext.zip

MR ACE · September 17, 2023

bro reply when?

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