Gigabyte Z490 Vision D

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.

ssprod · May 28, 2024

Greetings Maldon! Running Monterey and am planning on updating to Sonoma. Using your stock EFI for this build, however if you are able to apply any additional patches, that would be most appreciated. Thanks so much!

Gigabyte Z490 Vision D (F21bios)

i9-10900

RX580

Send me iMac-Pro.zip

MaLd0n · May 28, 2024

Enable VT-d on bios

https://easyupload.io/yadyxq

ssprod · May 29, 2024

Thanks so much Maldon. What is the preferred way to "update" to Sonoma, while still keeping all of my files/applications/data intact? Through an AppStore update or download separately and install? Much appreciated.

MaLd0n · May 29, 2024

Direct. Just update.

ssprod · May 30, 2024

Update successful, thank you again! I seem to have lost wifi.. was using openintel for Monterey. Is Sonoma supported?

MaLd0n · May 30, 2024

2 hours ago, ssprod said:

Is Sonoma supported?

Yes. Just need change wifi/bt kexts if u use Intel cards

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