Want to run El Capitan with an i7 4790K system

[Feartech]

Does any friend of the forum know if there is any way to install El Capitan on a ninth generation machine ?

B360 aorus
i7 9700k
Clover
16 GB memory
r9 280x Saphire

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[lecoroma]

Okay, understood.

Pushing back to El Capitan right now (I.e in 2022) is a tricky goal. I have done it with a Z590 / Comet Lake build and the advice I gave earlier is needed to get the job done. No-one will have gone through the process with similar hardware to yours before, that is fairly certain. I can help along the way but can not do the work on your hardware for you.

I have a fourth generation processor, an i7 4790k, which motherboards do you recommend, I'm going to build another computer with this processor to work with El Capitan, it would be easier for me.

 

[lecoroma]

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OK.

 

[trs96]

I have a fourth generation processor, an i7 4790k, which motherboards do you recommend, I'm going to build another computer with this processor to work with El Capitan

The Z97 Haswell boards are way over priced on Amazon. So if you can't spend close to $300 then try Ebay instead.

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Not sure why one of these should sell for more than most Z690 boards do today.

 

[trs96]

If you don't mind using a refurbished pre-built, these work really well and can save you a lot of money opposed to building from parts. Just replace the i5 with your 4790K. It won't allow overclocking though. You can get up and running El Cap very quickly using the Golden Build guide. Native support for El Cap with this hardware.

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[Middleman]

I'm using Catalina with opencore, but I have another separate hd with mojave using clover, but I urgently need El Capitan on this machine to work.

Hi Lecoroma,

If it helps I have a build here for High Sierra Clover on a Z370 you can try:
> https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...sung-1tb-960-evo-nvme-nvidia-gtx-1050.249402/

 

[lecoroma]

If you don't mind using a refurbished pre-built, these work really well and can save you a lot of money opposed to building from parts. Just replace the i5 with your 4790K. It won't allow overclocking though. You can get up and running El Cap very quickly using the Golden Build guide. Native support for El Cap with this hardware.

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Thank you my friend.

 

[lecoroma]

The Z97 Haswell boards are way over priced on Amazon. So if you can't spend close to $300 then try Ebay instead.

Amazon.com: ASUS Z97-A LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard : Electronics

Buy ASUS Z97-A LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard: Motherboards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Not sure why one of these should sell for more than most Z690 boards do today.

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The Z97 Haswell boards are way over priced on Amazon. So if you can't spend close to $300 then try Ebay instead.

Amazon.com: ASUS Z97-A LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard : Electronics

Buy ASUS Z97-A LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard: Motherboards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Not sure why one of these should sell for more than most Z690 boards do today.

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Thank you very much for your help and your attention, a hug !!!

 

[lecoroma]

If you don't mind using a refurbished pre-built, these work really well and can save you a lot of money opposed to building from parts. Just replace the i5 with your 4790K. It won't allow overclocking though. You can get up and running El Cap very quickly using the Golden Build guide. Native support for El Cap with this hardware.

Dell Optiplex 9020 MT 4th Gen Intel Core i5 3.40GHz 8GB RAM 1TB HD WIN 10 PRO | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dell Optiplex 9020 MT 4th Gen Intel Core i5 3.40GHz 8GB RAM 1TB HD WIN 10 PRO at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Ok, thank you !!!

 

[lecoroma]

Hi Lecoroma,

If it helps I have a build here for High Sierra Clover on a Z370 you can try:
> https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...sung-1tb-960-evo-nvme-nvidia-gtx-1050.249402/

Thanks a lot, I'll take a look.