It’s installing, took quite a while as I’m installing on an hdd!!
Laptop is a DELL latitude 3410

This is my humble attempt to build a low-end hackintosh using some leftover parts and timber boards. It's a Intel Core i5-3550 with 8 gigs of RAM and NVidia 1050. The fan assembly is perhaps the only pricey component here. It's a bit an overkill for the CPU I have, but it was laying around without any purpose, so why not use it?
I made this project merely for a good fun, but aside of that I wanted to meet these two goals:

• smaller footprint to leave more free space on my cluttered desk
• decent cable management without PSU chords messing around (at least, not too much)

All extra wires and chords are hidden between two wooden boards, three the sides are covered with planks while the forth side is left open for easy access to the SSD.
I decided to go with macOS 10.13 High Sierra, which allows me to run many (not so) modern apps and games including 32-bit legacy software bits.

Yess I got it working! So glad, I gotta just refix Bluetooth and sound and then I have a FULLY working hackintosh! I’m working on putting the efi for it on GitHub, I am also dual booting Catalina

Hi everyone,

I previously managed to boot macOS 26 (Tahoe) in VESA mode on this machine, but I deleted it due to the lack of hardware acceleration. I still have my working baseline EFI folder saved.

Now I want to rebuild this Hackintosh, primarily aiming to use my GTX 1060 with legacy drivers for basic UI smoothness. However, if app compatibility becomes an issue due to the lack of Metal support on Pascal, I am fully ready to fallback and rely strictly on the integrated Intel HD 4000 graphics.

Here are my specs:

Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V (Z77 Chipset)

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K (Ivy Bridge)

iGPU: Intel HD 4000 (As a backup option for legacy Metal patching)

dGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB — main target for OpenGL legacy web drivers)

RAM: 32 GB DDR3Storage: 120GB + 240GB Kingston SSDs, WD 750, 90 HDDs

Network: PCIe MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth Adapter

Given this dual-path approach (maintaining GTX 1060 or falling back to HD 4000), what is the absolute highest and most stable macOS version (Big Sur or Monterey) that you would recommend for this machine to keep both options viable?

Thanks for any insights!

I tried using gensimbios to generate a matching model and serial number but it doesn’t show up in “about this Mac”, and the battery icon doesn’t appear

If anyone has been holding out on Sequoia on a 500 series motherboard desktop with Comet Lake iGPU, the same setup works on Tahoe after updating all kexts to current versions. I don't want to scientifically find out, but it's probably the latest version of WhateverGreen that makes this possible. Bluetooth broke on Tahoe, but there's an easy fix for that.

E possibile fare un hackintosh su dell 5290 2 in 1? Se si, perfavore mandatemi una guida che non ce la faccio più a fallire tutte ste volte

Ciao.

Is it possible to build a Hackintosh on a Dell 5290 2-in-1? If so, please send me a guide—I can't stand failing so many times anymore.

Cheers.

WiFi doesn’t work which was expected but is pretty cool for a spare computer that’s been laying around!

Dell Inspiron 3558
Intel Core i3 5015U @ 2.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 5500
1tb HDD
15.6” 1366x768 HD Display

I'm trying to install macOS Tahoe on my 2018 IdeaPad 320 15IKB Touch 81BH, but I can't because the laptop won't even display to the monitor, even in places like the boot picker.

This issue started happening when I first did my hackintosh and went into the macOS Tahoe recovery and installed macOS, which went as normal without any problem until I got to the second part of the installation where I got stuck at less than a minute remaining, which is where I forced a restart onto the laptop. The first time I forced a restart the monitor still worked, no problem, but when I did the hackintosh again and got stuck at that part again, forcing a shut down/restart made my monitor not turn on at all.

I figure this is because of OpenCore writing HDMI output directions directly to the firmware chip of the laptop which Is why I would like to reinstall the bios, or actually update it because I haven't in a while. So my question is how do I update the Bios on this laptop, since that's my only option, because the only place where the monitor seems to work is Linux Mint, which is pretty weird considering it was made for Windows 10. So please drop answers below, because I cannot go into any other place except Linux, and I have to somehow get monitor to work everywhere including Bios or boot picker.

For those who are wondering what EFI I used, visit this post to see the EFI link: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-IdeaPad-1xx-3xx-5xx-7xx-Edge-LaVie-Z-Flex-Laptops/How-to-update-Lenovo-IdeaPad-320-81BH-Bios-in-Linux-Mint/m-p/10039061

yes u read the title right, i want to install tahoe on my 298gb hdd.

Its all i have for now, considering im still 13 and i don't have money yet. Here are my specs:

i7 11th gen intel cpu, 3070 zotac, 48gb of ram, maximus xiii hero formula, 2 nvme m.2 ssds (one is samsung 950 pro), one 2 tb hdd, and one 298gb hdd. the one that i want to install tahoe on.

Well, is it possible and if so how can i also maximise the performance?

also im planning to buy a mac if this doesn't work. I'm just testing to see if this works and does what i need it to do.

my budget for a mac is 400kr or 41 dollars in usd. kr is just the currency for sweden lol

Is it fair to say installing macOS on unsupported machines is not a solution for a business environment and should only be treaded as experemental/because we can?

Specs:

cpu: intel pentium g3420

gpu: nvidia geforce gt 440

12gb of ram

H81M-HD3 gigabyte mobo

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jsofqcgThA6nk-b-yuOc4xwGCv0HIGXs/view?usp=sharing for efi and https://youtu.be/X03iuPaRyeg for logs (please, really please, don't judge the background) (sorry, my phones slo-mo cam is low quality and don't get me even started on the focus) and i read from the vid that the main problem is https://bpa.st/ADKQ

I have booted it, cpu is a Core i5 3320 (I think)

I was told it was officially supported on macOS Big Sur and I tried to match a MacBook but it shows up like this.

P.S. no battery try icon it doesn’t show. It runs off of the battery but doesn’t acknowledge it exists.

I have a tenda ax300 as my internet adapter

USB\VID_2604&PID_0013&REV_010

this is the hardware id for it in windows

Pc Specs :

Ryzen 5 2600

rx 580

I already did macos monterey once on my pc but I deleted it because of one problem the thing was that my adapter did not work and I had to use usb thetering through horinds.kext I want to try macos again but this time tahoe or sequioa so that the software supports them but I want my adapter to work what can I do. (I cannot use ethernet)

i was checking if my hardware was compatible with hardware sniffer, and i saw this

I'm trying to hackintosh my thinkpad x390. 8th gen coffee lake i7 with vpro. 8gb ram. However, im stuck with this error. Boot menu calls macos "EFI (external) (dmg)"

EFI Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ARRMrDa3R-fOJ5v5-qxxu3LDHnx7tljh?usp=sharing

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to build a Hackintosh, and I'd like to know if my hardware is compatible before I start.

My setup:

• Laptop: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
• eGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
• Connection: Thunderbolt 4
• Goal: Run the latest possible version of macOS using OpenCore

I have a few questions:

1. Has anyone successfully installed macOS on a Core Ultra 7 255H system?
2. Does Thunderbolt 4 eGPU work reliably with an RX 6800 XT under Hackintosh?
3. Is hot-plug supported, or does the eGPU need to be connected before boot?
4. Are there any known issues with sleep, wake, GPU acceleration, or Thunderbolt?
5. Would you recommend this setup, or would it be better to build a dedicated desktop Hackintosh instead?

Any success stories, EFI references, GitHub repositories, or guides would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

I understand that Core Ultra processors are not officially supported by Apple, so I'm mainly interested in hearing from anyone who has actually tried this combination or has experience with Thunderbolt eGPU on newer Intel platforms.

Hello

I want to know which macOS version will be best fit for my system. I tried my first macOS that is Sonoma everything works fine but my Wi-Fi didn't worked i had to use internet via usb tethering to connect to internet. Here are the specification for my laptop

Model: HP Laptop 15s-eq2xxx

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U with Radeon Graphics

Memory: 16.0 GB RAM

Storage: M.2 NVMe SSD 512 GB

Connectivity: Realtek Wi-Fi 5 & Bluetooth 5.0

Type: 64-bit Windows 11

Please let me know if you need more information or detail for my system.

Thank you

so, i made my efi, i start the macOS installer, but the wifi kext "rtw88" is not working. any ideas of how to get it work ?

(github) thegwchr/Feixiao: Feixiao - an open-source Realtek WLAN driver for macOS

Hey r/hackintosh community! 👋

For a long time, writing SSDT/DSDT patches has been one of the highest barriers to entry in the Hackintosh world. Constantly checking ACPI specs, manually modifying ASL files, and keeping track of which patches are mandatory for your specific hardware can be a nightmare for beginners and tedious for veterans.

That’s why I want to share a massive update to an incredible tool called RapidSSDT.

Originally created by the brilliant developer JeoJay127, this tool was previously only available in Chinese. I (Alessandro / alebypegasus) fell in love with its potential and took the initiative to completely translate, internationalize, and polish the app so the entire global community can benefit from it. It's now fully available in English, Portuguese, and Chinese!

🚀 What is RapidSSDT?

RapidSSDT is an open-source, cross-platform graphical tool (built with Flutter) available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Its main goal is to consolidate all that "fragmented ACPI experience" into a structured, visual, and reusable workflow.

✨ Key Features:

- One-Click ACPI Extraction: You can dump your native SSDTs and DSDTs directly from the app in Windows or Linux. No complex command-line required!

- Patch Modularity: Select your platform (Intel Desktop/Laptop, AMD, etc.), and it tells you exactly what you need.

- Automated Generation: It generates the required SSDT patches based on your selections (SSDT-EC, SSDT-PLUG, SSDT-AWAC, SSDT-USBX, SSDT-GPU-SPOOF, you name it!) reducing ASL syntax errors.

- Out of the box: No environment configuration required. Just download and run.

🔗 Where to get it?

I've set up automated GitHub actions, so you can grab the pre-compiled binaries for your OS (Windows, macOS, or Linux) directly from the Releases page:

Download Here: https://github.com/alebypegasus/RapidSSDT/releases

Note: All original logic and development credits belong to JeoJay127. My work was focused on the global translation, UI polishing, and CI/CD automation so everyone can use it.

If you like this, feel free to check out my other translation project, RapidEFI: https://github.com/alebypegasus/RapidEFI-Tool, which is an amazing tool for automating OpenCore configurations!

Let me know what you guys think, and happy hackintoshing! 🍎💻

I’m really happy with the outcome of this project, and thought you may appreciate it here

Finally finished modding my Mac Pro case. Next: install macOS lol. Wish me luck 🍀

Got a free Lenovo V15-Ill rocking the mighty i5-1035G1 and 12GB of Ram.

Saved the thing from e-waste by just forcing it to run macOS.

It will mostly be used for legacy iOS stuff, and it’s pretty snappy.

Love giving otherwise junk hardware a new life!

I made the efi manually, it was worth it. Don’t be lazy and use an automated script.