Gigabyte with Raptor Lake processors and the latest Bios / UEFI versions

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 · August 13, 2024

Gigabyte with Raptor Lake processors and the latest Bios / UEFI versions

-Professional Consulting for macOS Hackintosh since 2006 HERE

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-Problems with Paypal HERE

-Installation Guide HERE

-Hackintosh EFI folders HERE

-Hackintosh USB Remap HERE

-How to update OpenCore and Kexts HERE

-Guides and Tutorials HERE

-The largest EFI folder collection for Hackintosh HERE

-Hackintosh Tutorial Database - HERE

-Why Olarila doesn't support TonyMac, Reedit, Little-Translated and others HERE

Gigabyte is handling this issue better than other manufacturers. Everything works very well with the latest BIOS/UEFI versions. My 7200mhz memories work perfectly and I no longer need to set the TDP manually as you can see HERE. The computer works like a charm. It is best to always use Gigabyte motherboards for Hackintosh.

Some Screenshots of the Hackintosh Sequoia