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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.

Saruf Ratul · December 29, 2024

Component	Details

Processor

Intel 13th Gen Core i7 13700K Raptor Lake Processor (15W - 241W)

CPU Cooler

Gamdias CHIONE P3-360U ARGB 360mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler (10W - 15W)

Motherboard

MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR5 ATX Motherboard (17W - 70W)

RAM

Kingston FURY Beast 32GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 RGB Desktop RAM (x2) (2W - 4W)

Storage

Team T-FORCE G70 PRO 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (x2) (2W - 10W)

Graphics Card

Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card (40W - 160W)

Power Supply

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

Casing

DeepCool CH510 WH Mid-Tower ATX Casing

MaLd0n · December 29, 2024

Good hardware

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