[SOLVED] NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 + Sierra

[johnthomas140]

That was my ultimate solution. EVGA has been randomly running some really good deals on their b stock (refurbished) cards lately. Picked up a GTX 970 for $150 the other day and re purposed the 260 to an old system that needed a better graphics card.

Coincidentally I've been looking at a used EVGA GTX 760 today. They go for less and draw less power. My PSU is a good brand though moderate in wattage (450W). Thanks for the tip!

 

[johnthomas140]

Coincidentally I've been looking at a used EVGA GTX 760 today. They go for less and draw less power. My PSU is a good brand though moderate in wattage (450W). Thanks for the tip!

Ok, shelled out some cash and bought this card. My hackintosh works beautifully now.

 

[odwoh]

Just updated to 10.12.3 .... no change in procedure.

 

[magoz90]

Just updated to 10.12.3 .... no change in procedure.

same here...

 

[shizoid]

The method works, thanks for the advice.

 

[sangalam]

Now I found solution! My GTX 260 works fine on Sierra

The solution: Use NVDAStartup.kext for El Capitan.

If you have any backup including TimeMachine, you can get NVDAStartup version 10.10.13 in S/L/E.
If you have no backup, you can use the one I attached in this post.

1. Backup and remove NVDAStartup.kext
2. Install NVDAStartup.kext for El Capitan with KextBeast or something.
3. Reboot with 'InjectNvidia=true'
4. Enjoy your sierra world!!

I think its not best solution. I hope someone find better one.

Works for my machine with MSI H97 Gaming 3.. Thanks a lot, yhiraki...

one question... do i need to install nvidia webdriver, i have tried to install once but then i got KP....
so then i uninstall nvidia webdriver, and succesfully re-booted with only InjectNvidia=true

 

[odwoh]

hmm ... 10.12.5 isn't going quite so easily. I've had to restore 10.12.4 for now.
Using the el cap nvdastartup.kext worked but i only had 1 stock screen resolution?
Not sure if the audio reinstall had an effect too?
Anyone else running into problems?

 

[Kashiro]

Hello guys. I have successfully installed Mac OS Sierra 10.12.3 on my machine which is kinda old. My specs are Intel DP55WB motherboard, i7 860 CPU and a GTX260 GPU. So I followed your guide and installed NVDAStartup.kext from an older version of Mac but it behaves with some glitches on my computer. Essentially I get strange colors in my status bar or the dock starts to glitch. Sometimes when I open any kind of app (even Finder) I get black borders around my window. What should I do?
Thank you

 

[odwoh]

hmm ... 10.12.5 isn't going quite so easily. I've had to restore 10.12.4 for now.
Using the el cap nvdastartup.kext worked but i only had 1 stock screen resolution?
Not sure if the audio reinstall had an effect too?
Anyone else running into problems?

So ... i just tried a GTX 560 and it updated fine and didn't have to put in the el cap nvdastartup kext or re-install my alc 1150 audio!

 

[odwoh]

OK ... so I have updated to 10.12.5 after getting a GTX 560. I tried an EVGA version and bought a Gigabyte version off Craigslist for $30. No kext issues and my audio didn't require re-pudating! So do your self a favour and get one. Hopefully 10.13 will not be a problem too ...