![]() When you have all the resources discussed above, you should be all set to build your hackintosh. Follow it diligently, read your motherboard and case manuals closely, and you should have a functional machine in no time. We have an entire course on building computers, but this specific lesson will walk you through the process of building your first computer. Once you have your hardware, you’re going to need to assemble it into a working computer. In summary, this always up-to-date guide will explain how to pick the right hardware for a great hackintosh and walk you through the standard OS X installation process, but it will also require you to be diligent and informed in regards to the variables in your specific build. It can be a little scary sometimes, but that’s part of the fun. We’ll hold your hand as tightly as possible through as much of the process as we can, but there will be some decisions you’ll have to make on your own. As a result, this guide will not always be able to tell you the exact boxes to tick and choices to make, but it will teach you how to figure that out for yourself. We’ll be discussing the process of building a hackintosh on a broad level, as it applies to most hardware. Although this is true, it doesn’t change that much. It may seem strange to have a “complete” guide to building a hackintosh, because the process changes based on the hardware choices you make. ![]() Now that you know what to expect, let’s get to work. We think it’s a rewarding challenge and a wonderful alternative to purchasing an official Apple product. We’ll also point you to several resources we’ve put together to help you learn everything you need to know about building a computer.īuilding a hackintosh from scratch is not a project for beginners, but it is something that anyone can learn to do. While this can be a scary prospect if you’re new to building a hackintosh, it comes with the advantage of saving you a lot of money while still providing you with an incredibly powerful, fully customisable machine. That means you’ll need to be comfortable with the idea of building your own machine and providing your own technical support when you run into problems. For the purposes of this guide, we’re only discussing a tried-and-true method for building a hackintosh that you build. This could apply to any hardware, whether it’s a manufacturer-made model or something you built yourself. And, as always, back up first!Ībout Hackintoshes And This Guide First Things First: What Is a Hackintosh, Exactly?Ī hackintosh is simply any non-Apple hardware that has been built or “hacked” to run Mac OS X. If you’re building for the first time, or updating from 10.8.1 or earlier, be sure to read the update section carefully so you don’t mess up your computer. ![]() If you’re starting from scratch, 10.8.4 will potentially cause those issues as well. Although updating your hackintosh is generally pretty straightforward, and if you’re updating from 10.8.2 to 10.8.4 you shouldn’t have any issues, 10.8.2 caused more issues than the average update. Wait, wait! Before you jump right in, know that 10.8.2 brought some hackintosh-related issues that are likely to still be present in 10.8.4. While it may work with Lion, we’re not sure and we make no promises. We’re using a sample build to offer hardware that is Mountain Lion-specific. This guide is all about installing Mountain Lion on your hackintosh. ![]() With that in mind, this is our complete guide to building a hackintosh that will walk you through purchasing compatible parts, building your machine and installing OS X all on your own.Ĭurrently Up-to-Date Version: Mac OS X 10.8.4 (UniBeast Method) Now your options are vast and the installation process is fairly simple. Building a hackintosh - that is, installing Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware - used to require extremely restricted hardware choices and quite a bit of know-how. ![]()
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