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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.

osxi7 · January 21, 2020

I am looking to upgrade to an intel 390 board with either 8700k or 9900k (hyperthread)

and wish to use the cpu graphics as the main graphics not for gaming but for video editing streaming.

came across this motherboard but I am confused GIGABYTE Z390 DESIGNARE this board has thunderbolt 3 on a usb c port I am looking for someone who is familair with this board and wish to know since the thunderbolt 3 can be graphic would a usb c to display port cable work with my dell 2410? The GiGABYTE board above only has hdmi out and my monitor has display port which gives better colour for some reason. can anyone advise before I purchase this board or look for another.

thank you

MaLd0n · January 21, 2020

https://www.olarila.com/forum/82-olarila-hackintosh-machines/

Josele · May 24, 2020

Greetings Daniel.
I remember reading at Insalenymac that you had an Asus Z97M-Plus Motherboard, and I'm thinking of getting one for myself.
Is it good for a full DSDT?
Is this Motherboard interesting?
Would you still have the complete EFI for it with Catalina?

My system (just in case).

ASUS Z97M-PLUS

Intel i7-4790S

16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3

Radeon RX 570 4 GB

Additional Samsung 970 Evo Plus M2 250GB

MaLd0n · May 24, 2020

10 hours ago, Josele said:

ASUS Z97M-PLUS

good

https://www.olarila.com/topic/5794-hackintosh-guide-install-macos-with-olarila-image-step-by-step-install-and-post-install-windows-or-mac/

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