MacMan's Build: ASUS TUF Z390-PRO GAMING - i9-9900K - Vega 64 - Updated for 10.14.6 and NVRAM Support

[Debatron500]

What card do you suggest

I just did this build with a Radeon Vega 64 and it worked out of the box. I haven’t tried any games (other than borderlands 2, which was great) so I can’t help there but maybe worth considering. This was my first ever Hackintosh and it went so smoothly, following the info in this thread! (Thanks @MacMan and @Ledfoot btw)

 

[gino8080]

Thank you all,
I think i'll have to sell my 1080Ti

So a good Vega 64 should be the answer because is fully compatible, right?

Can I take ANY vendor version, right?

 

[gino8080]

ok so this should be my shopping list for the next build,

I want a stable, strong and easy to install/update build for working, (developing, some gfx, some 3d )
and also a good machine to play some good VR (and not) games on a dual window partition

please gimme some advices:

I'd like to buy:

• Asus TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) Intel Z390
  • does the WIFI version worth?
  • I mean WIFI & bluetooth will work ?
• Intel Core i9-9900K
• Corsair Hydro H75 2018
• Asus ROG-STRIX-RXVEGA64-O8G-GAMING
  • should work without issues? bye bye 1080 ti!
• Crucial P1 CT1000P1SSD8 SSD - 1 TB
• Monitor Samsung C27FG73

Already own:

• Case Cooler Master elite 430
• Cooler Master V1000
  • Should be enought?
• Ram 2 Crucial 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3 + 2 Corsair 4GB 1600 Mhz DDR3
  • are they compatible with this Mobo?
• Bluetooth adapter iogear GBU521W6 Bluetooth 3Mbit/s
  • I hope I don't need it, if the mobo BT will work
• TP-Link TL-WDN4800
  • I hope I don't need it, if the mobo WIFI will work

Please gimme your precious opinions
so I won't have to bother you later

thank you!!

 

[Debatron500]

Asus TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) Intel Z390

• does the WIFI version worth?
• I mean WIFI & bluetooth will work ?

The WiFi and Bluetooth only works in Windows as far as I know. There are tons of posts you can search for more specifics about the other gear. Good luck.

 

[salvomercadante]

Good morning. I'm about to buy my first components for a hackintosh. This guide is good for the ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING motherboard? Thank you.

 

[tkheard]

Hi all, I'm stuck and need some help. not my first hack, but my first UEFI.
At F8 boot selection time, i'm choosing the UEFI on my USB stick. boot hangs; never get to the Apple.
Added -Verbose and it stops as shown in the attached picture.
I *think* I've done everything right, but obviously something is wrong.
I've attached the EFI folder from the USB Stick as well. I believe the configuration is correct my signature.
Thanks!
Tom

 

[Debatron500]

Hi all, I'm stuck and need some help. not my first hack, but my first UEFI.
At F8 boot selection time, i'm choosing the UEFI on my USB stick. boot hangs; never get to the Apple.
Added -Verbose and it stops as shown in the attached picture.
I *think* I've done everything right, but obviously something is wrong.
I've attached the EFI folder from the USB Stick as well. I believe the configuration is correct my signature.
Thanks!
Tom

I had a problem getting my usb to boot and it wasn't until the third one I made that I realised disk utility wasn't making a GUID partition. Am not sure if that will help, otherwise I have no suggestions.

 

[tkheard]

Thanks. I think I'm good there.

 

[Stargovic]

Hi all, I'm stuck and need some help. not my first hack, but my first UEFI.
At F8 boot selection time, i'm choosing the UEFI on my USB stick. boot hangs; never get to the Apple.
Added -Verbose and it stops as shown in the attached picture.
I *think* I've done everything right, but obviously something is wrong.
I've attached the EFI folder from the USB Stick as well. I believe the configuration is correct my signature.
Thanks!
Tom

What is your BIOS ver : did you upgraded it ?
I had the same prob when I upgraded my BIOS fixed with patch.

 

[tkheard]

My BIOS is 2203 and Macman's patch is installed. There's a new version, 2417, that was released on 13 June 2019. Maybe I'll update and see what happens.