Help Needed: macOS Installation Issues on Ryzen 5 5600 + RX 6600

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.

Vercel · February 24, 2025

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to install macOS on my system but I'm facing some issues. Here are my specs:

CPU: Ryzen 5 5600
GPU: RX 6600 Challenger D 8GB
Motherboard: B550M Pro-VDH Wifi
RAM: 16GB (2666MHz)

The problem:

On boot, only my USB installer and Windows appear as boot options—the macOS recovery option is missing.
When I try to boot from the USB, I get the following error: https://pastebin.com/MzBsCFyx

I've already configured my EFI and will attach it for reference.

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

EFI.zip

MaLd0n · February 24, 2025

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

Vercel · February 24, 2025

25 minutes ago, MaLd0n said:

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

I tested this EFI and had the same issue

MaLd0n · February 24, 2025

Check correct kernel patch for ur processor

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