Upgrade my PC to a Hackintosh

[Saeufer]

Hi,

I want to build a Hackintosh with triple boot (macOS, Windows, Linux). All three Operating Systems will be on an extra SSD. That will be my first hackintosh.

So my questions are:

• are there any components that all will work out of the box with Sierra, so I dont need to install/copy any extra (kext) files?
• can I keep/use some of my existing components? (do they work OOB?)
  • Intel 4670k
  • GA-Z87-HD3
    
  • Gainward GTX 770 Phantom
  • 12GB RAM DDR3 (don't know the exact type now, should I post it?)
  • Samsung 850 Evo 1TB SSD
  • SanDisk Ultra Plus 256GB SSD

Thanks for help!

 

[trs96]

If you don't want to install any kexts and have everything working OOB, buy a used Mac. If you want to try this approach (CustoMac) then you'll need to do some research to find what will work and what won't.

Start here: https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...versions-of-os-x-using-older-chipsets.141225/
Look at the Supported 10.8.5+ Haswell Buyers Guide first. The Z87-HD3 was on the supported list.

 

[Saeufer]

If you don't want to install any kexts and have everything working OOB, buy a used Mac. If you want to try this approach (CustoMac) then you'll need to do some research to find what will work and what won't.

I just was wondering if it's even possbile. So if I buy new parts I can buy the right ones directly. I don't want to buy a Mac.

Start here: https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...versions-of-os-x-using-older-chipsets.141225/
Look at the Supported 10.8.5+ Haswell Buyers Guide first. The Z87-HD3 was on the supported list.

I found my motherboard here: https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...ers-guide-september-2014.151979/#motherboards
Is there a way to find out if it's working with Sierra? I only can find older builds here with this board.
I guess I need to find out by trying itself?

 

[trs96]

Yes, give it a try. You can start with the graphics card removed. Set your BIOS to use the integrated graphics first. That makes things a little easier to start. Post any further questions in Sierra Desktop Support. You'll need a real Mac or working CustoMac to download El Capitan or Sierra. I would actually download and try El Cap first. That I'm certain will work with your hardware.

Good luck.