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I've been trying to install Snow Leopard on a i3-540 and a NVIDIA GeForce GT 210, but when I get to the install it just says that it cant install Mac OS X. I'm using iBoot 3.3.0 and the (non-gray, snow leopard art on the disc) DVD, version 10.6.0. If anyone interested I only used -v for the boot...

Hi there, I have actually built a few Hacks, or at least a few versions using the same setup (which is quite old now). My problem is i do not really understand what I am doing most of the time, I just keep stumbling around and clicking on stuff until it works! My current hack is working 99%...

Hello, My sister is building a hackintosh and I'm helping her, but we're not well-versed in computer knowledge. She needs the hackintosh for audio/music production. We planned this build using the parts list on this website. Our planned build is: CPU: i5-10600K 4.1GHz CPU Cooler: Arctic...

Hi all, I'm still a newby here. So after checking it out just wanne be sure that this all will work together. It is a bit of a big build for me though. Asus ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING Intel Core i9-9900K Corsair Hydro Series H60 Samsung 860 EVO 2TB Corsair RM Series RM650 Gigabyte Radeon RX 5700...

Hi, I've been using Hackintosh for a few days; and while I can use it, it wasn't really great. I used Clover to install Mojave. My system is: * Intel i5-6600K (+ HD 530 iGPU) * AMD R9 390 (Sapphire Nitro) * 8GB DDR4 RAM * ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming AMD card is connected to my first monitor with...

Hi everyone, this is my first hack and I've followed all the compatible kit guides and followed the High Sierra installer guide but my USB won't reach the OS installer. I've changed all changes needed in BIOS - Optimized defaults / turn off VT-d / Turn on XHCI, tried with XMP memory profile 1...

Would love some thoughts on my system before I finish buying: i7-8700k GTX 1080Ti PNY Blower Gigabyte Aorus Gaming Wifi EVGA G3 850 32gb (2x16gb) Ballistix Sport LT 2400 (white) Gigabyte Alpine Ridge Thunderbolt 3 Card (later) Samsung 500gb 860EVO SATA SSD (OS) Toshiba 4tb 7200rpm (scratch)...

Hey guys, this is my first Hackintosh attempt, trying this on my new PC. The specifications are below. Mobo: Asus Prime H310M-D Processor: Intel Pentium G5400 GPU: Gigabyte GTX 750 1GB RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 2400 mHz SSD: 120GB SanDisk SATA, 240GB Toshiba NVMe (will install on this) I...

Hey all, it's been forever since I tinkered with this stuff (more or less running smoothly since install) and I was wondering if my system is compatible with High Sierra. I know what a hassle it can be to update but I really want a new update on some software that needs a more current OSX. I am...

Hi everybody, I am looking for guidance on my 1st Hackintosh build Asus H81-Plus Mobo Intel H81 Express Chipset Up to date bios Intel i5 4960 cpu with stock cooler GeForce God 760 2 gb, single fan 16gb ddr3 ram Integral 120gb SSDTs WD 1 tb hd Just wondering if anyone has had any success any...

Hi there- I am new to the world of custom computers, let alone CustoMacs, and I am looking to build my own system. My goal is to make a machine that Is comparable to apples mac pro (trashcan model), that can handle running Ableton Live 10, OBS, and Resolume Arena 5 simultaneously, with ease. I...

So here's the quick rundown. I just scored a HEVENLY / PRESTINE - gutted, never even been to factory cheese grater mac pro tower with stickers / plastic still on it from someone on craigslist for $20, with full intent on SOMEHOW building a video editing PC inside with minimal to NO cutting. ( I...

Hi everyone. I'm a novice to hackintosh and I want to install on my dell vostro 360 all in one. I'm unsure of what motherboard is in there but it has a 2nd gen intel i5. I read somewhere else on here that is series 5/6 so I chose legacy USB support when using unibeast 6.2. What's happening...

Hey guys! I saw a video from TechSmartt featuring a small mini PC called the PowerLead Ptox P1030. It looks like a Mac Pro, but the size of your hand! I know right, ridiculous! Specs: Intel Bay Trail CR Z3735F Quad Core 1.8GHz Intel HD Graphic(Gen7) HDMI 1080P DDR3L 2GB eMMC 32GB Camera 2.0MP...

Hello, After "succeeding" installing Sierra, my system's resolution is too big, is not the right resolution. Also I don't have wifi and I'm using a TP Link wifi card. And last but not least, my noctua nf-a14 pwm fans are running unstable, like 5 seconds are quiet and 2 seconds going hard...

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this. Recently I bought a HP Z420 workstation, and it had already macOS Sierra 10.12.6 pre-installed. However, it was installed on a small SSD (128 GB) and, while I was able to copy the EFI/Sierra partition to a larger hard disk I'm unable to resize the...

Hi, I'm a long time Mac user , but after years I decided to build a windows pc . Specs: i7 7700K Asus Z270 16GB Ram Vengeance Lpx 3000hmz (it was cheap) Noctua ns-h15 Eva Supernova G2 PSU Fractial R5 Case & SSD 500gb ( I got another 250gb ssd but it isn't installed yet) If not much asking...

Hi There, I was searching the forum and didn't come across similar questions, so here goes, I'm thinking of building a hackintosh that would be primarily used for my design work (photoshop, illustrator) and some video editing, possibly 4k (after effects, final cut pro x, maybe premiere). There...

Hey guys, I am completely new to the Hackintosh way of things, as I always bought directly from Apple. This time though, my MacBook Pro is dying as my main machine and it is my life line for getting work. All the available Mac's are good but really a waste of money at the moment when new...

Hi all, first off I am a complete newbie so apologies for having to post this. I have read topics in this page https://www.tonymacx86.com/forums/audio.14/ but am not confident I have understood much. I have this http://www.asrock.com/mb/intel/z97m%20anniversary/ motherboard and a 3.60 gigahertz...