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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.

ssprod · April 29, 2025

Greetings Maldon! I've been running this system without issue for 3 yrs until yesterday when a power outage rendered the OS non-bootable. I'm able to boot to it with external (Monterey) and your Haswell EFI. Any assistance in getting this system going on it's own would be most appreciated. Thanks so much!

Dell Optiplex 9020SF Desktop

i5-4590

Monterey 12.7.2

Send me Mac-Pro.zip

MaLd0n · April 29, 2025

what efi folder do u used?

ssprod · April 29, 2025

That EFI was the EFI you patched for me 3 yrs ago, but maybe it got corrupted during power out. I have put your Haswell EFI in now. Thank you

Send me Mac-Pro.zip

MaLd0n · April 30, 2025

If need apply ur video patch from previous efi

EFI 011.zip

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