Building a Hackintosh – OS X x86 on PC hardware
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Here is what i used to get OS X 10.4.3 x86 up and running using PC components as my everyday PC. This should last me until the Intel Mac Minis are released and I can actually get my hands on a real Mac.
I used macosx_10.4.3_8f1111_for_dtk_userdvd.dmg, converted it to ISO using UltraISO and then patched it with JaS 1111a Generic Patch v4.2b PPF. Burned it to DVD and that part was done. Next was putting together the hardware.
Motherboard: Foxconn 915GL7MH-S Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 915GL Micro ATX Intel Motherboard – Retail – $66
CPU: Intel Celeron D 336 Prescott 533MHz FSB LGA 775 64-Bit Processor w/ Execute Disable Bit Model BX80547RE2800CN – Retail – $89
Memory: Corsair VS512MB400 512MB DDR400 PC3200 CAS2.5 Value Select Memory Retail x2 – $40.99
Hard Drive: Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L300S0 300GB Serial ATA 7200RPM Hard Drive w/16MB Buffer – $123.99
DVDROM: Pioneer DVR-110 16X Dual Layer DVD�RW Drive (Black) – $46.50
Case: Generic from local PC shop – $65
Keyboard: Apple Pro Keyboard – $29
Total: $501.47
Alright, now that we got our PC ready, its time to install. Now I’ve read a bunch of different methods to install involving partitioning with partition magic, windows diskpart, using vmware etc. I didn’t need any of that.
1) Boot up the PC with the DVD in the drive and set to boot.
2) At the Installation Screen, goto Tools > Disk Utility.
3) Choose the drive on the right.
4) Click the Partition button and choose 1 Partition from the drop-down menu. Hit the Partition button on the bottom to partition the drive.
5) Close Disk Utility and continue the install.
5) Click on the Customize button and Uncheck the Developer Tools and whatever printer drivers you don’t need.
6) Finish Installing.
Problems i ran into:
While USB keyboard and Mouse worked during the install, it didn’t after first boot. I had to use a PS2 Keyboard and Mouse to finish the setup then deleted AppleFPMemDriver.kext and AppleTPMACPI.kext from the Extensions directory. After that i rebooted with USB keyboard and mouse plugged in an they worked with no problem after that.
Sound output only works out of Line-Out, not Speaker-Out.
hey, i can’t get my sound to work at all in my hackintosh. any thoughts?
Give me alittle background on what your running, sound card, motherboard, OSX version, native install or vmware etc.
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I have a p4p800e-dekuxe. I manged to 10.4.8 running. My nly problem is that my keyboard doens’t work :S.
It wasn’t working during install either :S. Its a normal keyboard( none of those keys at the top) and its plugged in via Ps/2 ( the little purple connector )…..Do you have any suggestions ?
If you do, little_m_bigtrouble at hotmail dot come
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I’m guessing this won’t work on a PC with an AMD processor?
[...] OS X can now more or less run on PC hardware thanks to something called Hackintosh. [...]
can someone explain why running mac os would be better for music and graphics? besides being more stable. Thanks for this! can I run OSX on a amd 32 bit 1600?
@adam – Its not so much better than a preference. Much like using iTunes or Windows Media Player to listen to music. Back when I did this, it only worked on Intel chips but I believe there is a patch for AMD now.
Yes, but you have to hack the bios to tell the CPU it has a SSE3 chipset instead of a, obviously, SSE2 chipset. And then once in OSX you must change out a couple of files and code so that OSX takes full advantage of your CPU resources.
Oh, and AMD is not a problem and never was! Don’t listen to the idiots that say it ever was an issue as they have no clue about OSX86! I got OSX on an AMD 3500, a pentium 2, and a pentium. There are ways to get an SSE to think its an SSE2, and then from there tell it, it’s an SSE3.
Can We upgrade Hackintosh 10.4.3 to 10.4.4 or up.?
Mac has the better reputation because most of the professional software tools for composition, recording and mixing either don’t exist for PC’s or they tend to work better on a Mac. Most of the software for PC tend to be more for play and recreation, not professional tools. But SaDiE, which is a fantastic package for audio mastering, is PC-only… So I don’t think any argument about one being inherently better for audio could really stand up to scrutiny.
People talk about Macs being more stable… That can have a BIG impact your ability to stay right-brain creative while working, without having to switch over to left-brain to troubleshoot.
Mac versus PC really shouldn’t be your first consideration though. Figure out which SOFTWARE best fits your needs and the way you work (and your budget) and then figure out which platform that particular software works best on.
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Forget Windows, Forget OSX
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Bollocks, OS X will not run on anything less that the SSE2 instruction set. It relies on rosetta to allow PPC apps to run using the sse3 set, however there are patches to emulate sse3 on sse2 machines.
SSE will not work, so dont bother. Its like trying to make a mouse operate a hot air balloon.
i can installed this Hackintosh to my dell inspiron e1505 laptop. thanks………….
hey im planning to download that OSx and make my pc into a mac. can you advice if my hardware is compatible? thanks!
MoBo – Intel DG33FB
Processor – Intel Core2duo
Memory – 2 Gigs Kingston DDR memory
Hard disk – Seagate SATA 250 gig
also for the soundcard i have the on board Realtek Auido (but i use an M-Audio interface for recording puposes)
and on board video of the intel mobo. will this be compatible once i install the OSx? thanks agan!
I want to install Leopard onto a Core 2 Duo Gateway Tablet.
http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529667592.php
Any problems?
@ caliboi You can emulate SSE2 on SSE machines, then emulate SSE3 on top, but it makes them quite slow. Nonetheless it can be done so dont whine
@taigkyo The whole point I’m getting my Mac OS is for logic and ableton, two Mac OS only pieces of great software
@ marco c and everyone else. There is no longer “PC and Mac” (It was only an illusion made by mac fanboys anyway) Mac is officially just another OS now that just happens to have been attempting to force us to use only thier hardware. There is only PC. There was only PC to start with. (P.S What I mean is Macs have always just been PC’s locked so they can only be used with a certain software, much like games consoles)
As for your hardware marco, it should work, but make sure you have a competent graphics card as well.
Great page. Very useful information.
my pcs intelcore2duo, intel dg33fb,2gb ram,onboard soundcard, wd sata hdd, install mac os lepoard,tiger not support any one help me.
my old pcs intel 3.0ghz, intel 915gav,2gb ram onboard soundcard work leopard and tiger verynice.
apple final cut pro work on intel pc’s any one use plz send me.
my pc intel dg33fb,2gb ram core2due process,install mac os x and final cut pro andbody send me plz
hello there, I ve got a serious problem…I cant get any sound from my Hackintosh leopard OS 10.5.2. ive got AMD processor and ac97 onboard sound card and EMU 16,16PCI sound card..
Can anyone help me out…thanx
Helpful Links:
http://forum.infinitemac.com
http://forum.insanelymac.com
http://wwww.infinitemac.com
Hi
I am Using iDeneb Mac OsX 10.5.4 .. with amd 4600+, Asus M2nmx SE + MB(nvidia 430 chipset),1gb Ram, Asus Nvidia EN 7300 Le graphics,ALC 662 sound . My Problem mac os working ,but sound output 2 channel ok no sound input , Video files playing ,but not smooth.. Quartz Extreme not supported.. I can’t run Final Cut Pro ….which PC hardware should work 100 % with FCP & Mac…..?
Oh, and AMD is not a problem and never was! Don’t listen to the idiots that say it ever was an issue as they have no clue about OSX86! I got OSX on an AMD 3500, a pentium 2, and a pentium. There are ways to get an SSE to think its an SSE2, and then from there tell it, it’s an SSE3.
What about tag pages? I’m finding that alot of my traffic is coming from tag pages. I didn’t see any settings for true/false with regard to tag pages. Thx.
hey im a complete noob and i wanted to build a hackintosh using an amd 2.8 athlon 64 X2 and i wanted to know if i could just buy a copy of os x 10.5 or if i had to get a patched version
my pcs intelcore2duo, intel dg33fb,2gb ram,onboard soundcard, wd sata hdd, install mac os lepoard,tiger not support any one help me.
my old pcs intel 3.0ghz, intel 915gav,2gb ram onboard soundcard work leopard and tiger verynice.
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Oh, and AMD is not a problem and never was! Don?t listen to the idiots that say it ever was an issue as they have no clue about OSX86! I got OSX on an AMD 3500, a pentium 2, and a pentium. There are ways to get an SSE to think its an SSE2, and then from there tell it, it?s an SSE3.
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How make it on an AMD sempron 3000+ (old model with only sse)?
Hey. I installed the same way on my Dell Studio 1535. But the problem is that my keyboard(Embedded) of the notebook doesn’t type even a single character during that first registration process. (The operation that takes place just after the “welcome to MAC” screen). Any sort of help would be highly appreciated. If u guys have time u can also copy/paste ur answer to fuheem@gmail.com . Othwerise, U may just post it here.Ur wish
Thanks
great page! thanks for contribution!
Anyone know if you can get an AMD Quad Core to run OSX,
so far no joy.
Anyone know if you can get an AMD Quad Core to run OSX,
so far no joy.
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Hey Alec,
I have a old p4 processor, intel d845 gvsr mobo 1gb ram
Can i run 10.5.6 on it ?
if yes ? what would be the ideal installer ? I have tried kalyway, iatkos, ideneb, leov4all . it goes upto some point even i tried with -v -s -x -F options and then reboots the machine and the process is repeated. Please assist me to run 10.5.4 or 10.5.6 in my p4
is there a way to give a memory flag while booting ? I have 1024 mb RAM
regards
ch
The previous link pointing to InfiniteMac is incorrect. It’s http://www.infinitemac.com
i am also having issues installing my hackintosh
my computer is a M9340f . i’ve already created a partition, and when load up the disc it only gets to the apple symbol, the loading icon just below when the apple loads up does not appear as it should in youtube, the name of the disc is “SnowOSX_Universal_10.6(432)GM-v3.5
haha if your all really going to go thru all this crap why not jus make ur own uosx
its easy learn your right coding and use your brain and creativity i hacked windows 98s security coding and rewrote it to work in unison with mac os x tiger from there i made i all look better on the desktop to my liking and im proud to say on a shitty asspentium d it runs better than osx 86 and win 7 put together….
dont drop out…
go to colledge if u dont beleive me jus try hacking win 98 if u have common sense you will realize just how easy it really is…
Hey ,
i have ASUS m2n-mX se mother board
& amd dual core processor 2.01ghz
then with drive are selected
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Great information. Thanks.