Z97x UDH5 + i7 4790k with Monterey

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.

GuitarFa12 · February 25, 2024

Hi, I've tried to install Monterey to a PC with this specifications:

Gigabyte Z97x UDH5
i7 4790k
RX580

But I can't see the install driver in the opencore menu.

Can you help me with an appropriate EFI folder?

Thanks in advanced.

MaLd0n · February 25, 2024

Efi folder for haswell desktop

GuitarFa12 · February 25, 2024

That's the EFI that I used from an USB2.0, but I still have the problem

Edited February 25, 2024 by GuitarFa12

GuitarFa12 · February 25, 2024

Sorry, the menu that appears was from Clover of a drive with Catalina. But when I disconnect this drive and I try to run from the USB, it appears this message: "Reboot and Select proper Boot device or insert boot media in selected Boot device and press a key"

MaLd0n · February 25, 2024

Use UEFI mode -Desktop Haswell and Broadwell Download HERE

GuitarFa12 · February 26, 2024

Yeah! Thank you so much Mald0n!! It was configured by dual mode, so I changed it to only UEFI.

This is my files, Do I have to change something, or just the serial number and the other codes?

Send me iMac-Pro-de-Javier.zip

MaLd0n · February 26, 2024

https://easyupload.io/2zq4qm
-Last Bios UEFI Version
-Delete old EFI folder and paste new. Don't use merge files
-Don't use Drag and Drop into EFI partition. Use Copy/Paste instead
-Reset NVRAM one time - with OpenCore use entry "Reset Nvram" / with Clover use F11 key on boot screen

GuitarFa12 · February 27, 2024

That's perfect! Thank you so much Mald0n!!

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