- Joined
- Jul 17, 2012
- Messages
- 11
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming
- CPU
- i5-7600K
- Graphics
- RX 580
- Mac
- Mobile Phone
I have built a Hackintosh before and it was difficult, but I got it done. I am ok with hardware and software, but coding at cmd prompt and such is getting over my head.
I had to replace a burned out board, and thinking I would be 'smart' bought components that were already t-shooted, thinking not being on the bleeding edge would help the build and installation... I was wrong.
I made another mistake in not downloading every single OS that Apple came out with, so after Apple moves on from that OS, it won't let you download it (unless you have previously). I managed (somehow) to get a copy of Sierra and High Sierra but I think they are 'aged out' and the UniBeast installer I made with them won't boot. But, my Apple account won't let me download them, which is a real shame as those were the sweetspot that my hardware choices would most easily boot from.
I have 2009 Macbook Pro (upgraded as much as possible), but Catalina won't run on it and so Apple won't let you have a copy.
Can I check my UniBeast USBs to see if they verify or something?
The only OS that the App store will let me download is Mavericks.
What are my options... I am out of ideas and (it seems) really painted in a corner by Apple.
I don't want to give up, I would gladly pay Apple for their OS, but that isn't an option. And I am aware of the rules of this site.
Is this really the end of Hackintosh and (for me) running a mac?
Is there any info that i am missing, something I haven't thought of?
If I ditch this graphics card, can I get a copy of Catalina from a current mac, and make life easier?
This is the hardware I am trying to get ANY mac OS running;
------ Computer Parts -------
GIGABYTE GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming LGA1151 Intel 2-Way SLI ATX DDR4
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors
G.SKILL Aegis 16GB 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM
I had to replace a burned out board, and thinking I would be 'smart' bought components that were already t-shooted, thinking not being on the bleeding edge would help the build and installation... I was wrong.
I made another mistake in not downloading every single OS that Apple came out with, so after Apple moves on from that OS, it won't let you download it (unless you have previously). I managed (somehow) to get a copy of Sierra and High Sierra but I think they are 'aged out' and the UniBeast installer I made with them won't boot. But, my Apple account won't let me download them, which is a real shame as those were the sweetspot that my hardware choices would most easily boot from.
I have 2009 Macbook Pro (upgraded as much as possible), but Catalina won't run on it and so Apple won't let you have a copy.
Can I check my UniBeast USBs to see if they verify or something?
The only OS that the App store will let me download is Mavericks.
What are my options... I am out of ideas and (it seems) really painted in a corner by Apple.
I don't want to give up, I would gladly pay Apple for their OS, but that isn't an option. And I am aware of the rules of this site.
Is this really the end of Hackintosh and (for me) running a mac?
Is there any info that i am missing, something I haven't thought of?
If I ditch this graphics card, can I get a copy of Catalina from a current mac, and make life easier?
This is the hardware I am trying to get ANY mac OS running;
------ Computer Parts -------
GIGABYTE GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming LGA1151 Intel 2-Way SLI ATX DDR4
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors
G.SKILL Aegis 16GB 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM
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