Installing macOS tahoe on skylake CPU

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.

Keemo. · June 14, 2025

does anyone know how to install macOS tahoe on a intel core i5 6th gen cpu? (skylake) i tried changing the SMBIOS to MacBookPro16,2 it just gives me the Prohibited Sign (🚫) can someone help me please

Keemo. · June 14, 2025

well nobody responded.

Slice · July 2, 2025

Sorry for late response. CPU Skylake is no problem for Tahoe. The problem is GPU HD530. You should take AMD Radeon card for Tahoe.

On 6/14/2025 at 10:44 PM, Keemo. said:

well nobody responded.

But you didn't show your hardware configuration.

donizeti a silva · July 11, 2025

ola amigo voce esta usando a EFI errado, infelizmente nao consegui anexar por aqui mas me passa teu email que eu envio a voce

ola amigo tudo bem voce esta usando configuração errada na EFI, eu tenho uma que funcione mas nao consegui anex-la se voce quiser me passe teu email que envio a voce

moishiteru · August 9, 2025

I think it is a laptop so If intel gpu not supported on Tahoe I can not install too to my old laptop Lenovo with intel 4600 HD graphics?

Edited August 9, 2025 by moishiteru

Slice · August 21, 2025

Yes, it is better for you to install Monterey.

moishiteru · August 27, 2025

no I have installed Sequoia with MaLd0n help for DSDT patch

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