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Hackintosh.com links to everything you need to build a Hackintosh and get macOS Ventura (macOS 13) as well as many earlier versions of Mac OS X running on an unsupported computer — instructions, step-by-step “how to” guides, and tutorials — in addition to installation videos, lists of compatible computers and parts, and communities for support.

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Hackintosh Instructions & Tutorials Helpful individuals have provided step-by-step “how to” guides and tutorials as well as general advice on installing OS X on everything from self-built desktop systems and notebooks to netbooks, tablets, and more. Installation guides for macOS Ventura (macOS 13), macOS Monterey (macOS 12), macOS Big Sur (macOS 11), macOS Catalina (10.15), and older versions of Mac OS X, all the way back to Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) follow. Be sure to see the selected Hackintosh video tutorials, too. * macOS Ventura (macOS 13) * macOS Monterey (macOS 12) * macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) * macOS Catalina (10.15) * macOS Mojave (10.14) * macOS High Sierra (10.13) * macOS Sierra (10.12) * OS X El Capitan (10.11) * OS X Yosemite (10.10) * OS X Mavericks (10.9) * OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) * OS X Lion (10.7) * Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) * Mac OS X Leopard (10.5)

Hackintosh Compatible Computers, Parts & Drivers You can’t just install macOS on any old PC and expect it to work like it does on a Mac. Let’s face it, given the vast assortment of configurations, you can’t install Windows on any old PC and expect it to work like OS X does on a Mac. Fortunately, many have experimented with Mac OS X on a wide variety of PC hardware and have shared their findings with the world. The following listings of Hackintosh compatible computers, parts, motherboards and drivers (kexts) should be helpful: OSx86 Project – The original wiki that lists desktop and notebook computers, as well as parts, that are compatible with a variety of versions of Mac OS X. DSDT Database – A database of “Differentiated System Description Tables” to make many motherboards from Asrock, ASUS, EVGA, Gigabyte, Intel and MSI “aware” of Mac OS X. In turn, this is promised to make it possible for the operating system to “utilize more of your hardware” — from tonymacx86 (registration required). Kext.me – An organized list of kexts, bootloaders, and plugins to make it easier to set up a Hackintosh. OS X Compatible Notebooks – A well-researched article on top notebooks from Acer, HP, and Dell that largely are compatible with recent versions of macOS. OS X Mavericks Compatible Notebooks – A listing of select notebooks from Acer, Dell, HP, and Lenovo that are mostly compatible with OS X Mavericks (10.9) courtesy of MacBreaker. Mac OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart – This archived copy of a Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard compatibility chart of dozens of netbooks from my Mac Netbook (no longer online) can be particularly useful for those interested in “legacy” Mac OS X use. Hackintosh Support Communities There are a number of vibrant and active communities that focus on helping one another to configure, build, and troubleshoot Hackintosh systems. Notable Hackintosh communities such as the following may be useful to you: Before posting a message in any of these forums, it always is good form to first search and see whether or not your question has been addressed previously. Those who do not do so can expect to be dismissed as “noobs” or ignored. Hackintosh Installation & Usability Videos The following videos demonstrate the installation process for macOS Monterey (macOS 12), macOS Big Sur (macOS 11), macOS Catalina (10.15), and macOS Mojave (10.14) — as well as earlier versions of Mac OS X all the way back to Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) — on PC hardware. Be sure to also see the written Hackintosh tutorials, above. * macOS Monterey (macOS 12) * macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) * macOS Catalina (10.15) * macOS Mojave (10.14) * macOS High Sierra (10.13) * macOS Sierra (10.12) * OS X El Capitan (10.11) * OS X Yosemite (10.10) * OS X Mavericks (10.9) * OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) * OS X Lion (10.7) * Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) * Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) This video from YouTuber Brandon Yen provides step-by-step instructions to install macOS Monterey (macOS 12) on a compatible PC with OpenCore (Dortania): This detailed video from TECHNolli provides step-by-step guidelines to install macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) on a compatible PC with OpenCore (Dortania): This helpful video from Mark with Tech (no longer online) offers easy-to-follow instructions to install macOS Catalina (10.15) on a compatible PC with Clover: This quick video from Mark with Tech (no longer online) provides step-by-step instructions to install macOS Mojave (10.14) on a compatible PC using Clover and other tools: This video from Martin Guder provides step-by-step instructions to install macOS High Sierra (10.13) on a compatible PC using Clover: This video — created by 9to5Mac — provides a detailed guide for how to install macOS Sierra (10.12) on a compatible PC using the Clover bootloader and other software: This video from MW Technology provides a detailed walkthrough of how to install OS X El Capitan (10.11) on a compatible PC using Unibeast 6: This video — courtesy of Roche Technology — diligently explains how to install OS X Yosemite (10.10) on an X99-based PC motherboard using Unibeast with the Chimera bootloader app. He discusses other motherboards and other installation methods, as well. This video — from Roche Technology — demonstrates how to install OS X Mavericks (10.9) using Chimera, MultiBeast, and the “ShowHiddenFiles” app. This instructional video is particularly useful for anyone who wants to install a “plain vanilla” version of Mavericks and have a solid understanding of the underlying process. This video — from YouTube’s Duncan covers needed hardware as well as how to install OS X 10.8 “Mountain Lion” using commonly available software tools. This video — from Aibal Tech Report — provides hardware recommendations, how to install OS X 10.7 “Lion” with third-party software hacks, and tips to manage a Hackintosh for improved reliability and performance. This video — from videographer Matthew Mintun — recommends hardware for those interested in a high-performance Hackintosh tower and covers the Mac OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard” installation process with the iBoot and MultiBeast applications. The Dell Mini 9 was regarded widely as one of the first netbooks that was ideal for a Hackintosh as it was both easy to perform the transformation and the hardware was highly compatible as well. Although this model has long since been discontinued, these videos — from Michael Smith and Andy Ihnatko, respectively — provide the general installation procedure of Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard” on a netbook and an in-depth look at the compatibility and usability of the operating system on the same ‘book. Want to share Hackintosh.com or save a link for future reading? Options toBookmark & Share abound. Please note that Apple does not support Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware and installing Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware may be illegal in your country. Hackintosh.com, and the author thereof, shall not be held responsible or liable, under any circumstances, for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the linked information. Hackintosh.com is not approved by or affiliated with Apple, Inc.