GTX 550TI/ Fake GTX 750TI Please help me

[HackinthosherG4560]

So I am new to Hackintoshs and I don't know If I could use the Chinese fake 750TI as my gpu for my G4560 build.
Will I be able to use it without flashing the BIOS back to the original and if without flashing how to use it best. I would really be thankfull If someone could help me. And sorry if my english is bad I'm not native.

 

[Adrian B]

To the best of my knowledge the issue with these fake cards whether in Windows, Linux or macOS is that due to not being able to flash the GPU bios with a replacement bios the card will always identify as the wrong product for graphics drivers. As there is no correct bios in these false cards, even if you could flash the card with a bios, you might actually damage the card if the bios is incorrect.

I would stay clear of an actual 'fake' GT750Ti, unless you wish to experiment for your own enjoyment and interest. Genuine used GT750Ti cards can be found on AliExpress. A fresh installation of thermal paste would be a sensible idea
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/GIG...ee3c7e6&transAbTest=ae803_1&priceBeautifyAB=0

I understand that 'many' fake cards have a bios that cannot be re-flashed. If you were able to get an old 550Ti running in Windows, there is no guarantee that getting it running in macOS would be possible.

A basic GT710 should work or if you need a bit more graphics power then you can either find a used compatible card or get a GT1030 with GDDR5 RAM.

https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...versions-of-os-x-using-older-chipsets.141225/

How much are used CPUs in your area, can you find a cost effective 13 processor with supported integrated graphics?
https://www.tonymacx86.com/buyersguide/march/2016/#CPUs

 

[HackinthosherG4560]

To the best of my knowledge the issue with these fake cards whether in Windows, Linux or macOS is that due to not being able to flash the GPU bios with a replacement bios the card will always identify as the wrong product for graphics drivers. As there is no correct bios in these false cards, even if you could flash the card with a bios, you might actually damage the card if the bios is incorrect.

I would stay clear of an actual 'fake' GT750Ti, unless you wish to experiment for your own enjoyment and interest. Genuine used GT750Ti cards can be found on AliExpress. A fresh installation of thermal paste would be a sensible idea
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/GIG...ee3c7e6&transAbTest=ae803_1&priceBeautifyAB=0

I understand that 'many' fake cards have a bios that cannot be re-flashed. If you were able to get an old 550Ti running in Windows, there is no guarantee that getting it running in macOS would be possible.

A basic GT710 should work or if you need a bit more graphics power then you can either find a used compatible card or get a GT1030 with GDDR5 RAM.

https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...versions-of-os-x-using-older-chipsets.141225/

How much are used CPUs in your area, can you find a cost effective 13 processor with supported integrated graphics?
https://www.tonymacx86.com/buyersguide/march/2016/#CPUs

Thanks for your answer! I think I'll just try it with the 1GB 750TI drivers and If it doesn't work I'll just buy some officialy supported gpu with enough power for me.

 

[Adrian B]

There are a few videos on Youtube about this. - just watched 3 of them. If it works with basic vesa drivers but not with official drivers then it likely has a modded BIOS chip, so you need one of the $25 bios modding tools from ebay. The correct chip name should be on the GPU die.

 

[HackinthosherG4560]

There are a few videos on Youtube about this. - just watched 3 of them. If it works with basic vesa drivers but not with official drivers then it likely has a modded BIOS chip, so you need one of the $25 bios modding tools from ebay. The correct chip name should be on the GPU die.

Thanks! These kits are expensive where I live. I'm just going to buy a new gpu for that price lol