Hackintosh EFI OpenCore Lenovo ThinkCentre M720Q Coffee Lake

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.

MaLd0n · May 8, 2025

Just efi from first post here and use hdmi or display port video output.

Rasmus Bryde · May 8, 2025

I download files from folder and put them on my usb in usb efi partition but it doesn't bother to install it completely I have both HDMI and display connected to the same TV.

CPU-Z says it's a Coffee Lake and I download --OPENCORE DESKTOP--

-Desktop CoffeeLake Download HERE and then I put it in the usb efi partition

but that doesn't help I've also tried switching to mac mini but when I do that it won't boot if I do something wrong with it

Rasmus Bryde · May 10, 2025

I just got into it and am able to complete part 1 of the macos installsion. 🙂

when the computer restarts, the Apple logo appears from the HDD / SSD 🙂 but then the bar reappears and doesn't go any further from there

share my efi here https://limewire.com/d/GkGg3#J6fIOJRMiY

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