iMac27, Mid2011 Project

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.

RedStarOne · November 1, 2018

Hello,

I want to upgrade my iMac27 (12,2) with

a new Grafikcard! NVIDIA GTX860M and

a new CPU! i7-3770 (Ivy Bridge), and replace

the old GPU! With AMD Radeon HD6970M

and the old CPU! i5-2400 (Sandy Bridge),

from iMac27 (12,2) to iMac27 (13,2) BUT!

How? Can I do this?

Can I download the firmware from the iMac27 (13,2)

and replace the firmware from my iMac (12,2) or is

this not possible, because of the "wrong" iMac?

Because I have build the i7-3770 CPU! In my iMac,

it is the same Socket H2 (1155) but NO! Boot any more,

I think! Of the missing CPU-ID in the firmware of (12,2)

I'am right? Or NOT !?! Or how? Can i edit the firmware,

and ad the CPU-ID for all Ivy Bridge CPU's by myself,

with an APP or program! But with program I need?

And the second test! Was to build the GTX860M in my iMac

(MXM-Module) change, it is SIMPLE! But it boot's UP! But no

picture, just a black screen! But boot is WORKING! I have hear it,

with voice over! I think, the PROBLEM! Here was the missing!

Driver for my GTX860M, because I have not installed

the NVIDIA Web Driver, is this also right !?!

And I have also solved! The problem with the broken! HD6970M

with become! stripes or a blank screen, because of the heating!

OVER! Heating the GPU! This problem is known! Ok.

I don't want to OPEN! My iMac27 twice again, before I know, if

THIS! Konfiguration will WORK! So my question is, can this! will

be working! With a Web Driver! The newest for El Capitan (15G22010)

or have I Update to Sierra first, and then with the new GTX860M to

Mojave, because! Of the missing support for the HD6970M GPU!

So PLEASE! Give me a answer, THANK! You.

Greets

RedStarOne.

MaLd0n · November 2, 2018

reset nvram command+option+p+r and reset smc too, check manual

RedStarOne · November 2, 2018

How? and why reset the SMC too?

Will this! ONLY! Make my iMac27 (12,2) working

with a new CPU (i7-3370) and GPU (GTX860M) ?

Then it is really SIMPLE! Is this "truth" ???

greets

JOEL Kind.

MaLd0n · November 2, 2018

just Power Mac and press command+option+p+r

smc u need read manual

Sign In

iMac27, Mid2011 Project

Recommended Posts

RedStarOne

MaLd0n

RedStarOne

MaLd0n

Create an account or sign in to comment

Create an account

Sign in

Browse

Activity