Hackintosh (Asus Rog + AMD)

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.

DarkeofTime · August 28, 2024

Hi I need your help (again) pls,

I have my principle computer and I want to make a hackintosh on it. so i build his EFI and when i try to install mac os it made an error and restart my pc.

so can you fix my EFI please.

The Spec of my PC.

Motherboard : ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II

CPU : AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core Processor

GPU : AMD Radeon (TM) R9 380 Series

SMBIOS : MacPro7.1

Mac OS Sonoma 14.2.1 (could you send me this version and not the latest please)

The link for my EFI and the error : https://drive.proton.me/urls/CZYJAJS2FG#ZbsXDuejO5YA

I'm really thankful for your help.

Edited August 28, 2024 by DarkeofTime

MaLd0n · August 28, 2024

Check here https://olarila.com/topic/40922-opencore-efi-folder-for-amd-ryzen-hackintosh-desktop-or-laptop/

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