Catalina on i3-4170

<a class='btn-link text-<span class='badge badge-success'>Success</span>' href='/2020/12/install-macos-catalina-on-supported-pc.html'>Catalina</a> on i3-4170

I recently installed Success' href='/2020/12/install-macos-catalina-on-supported-pc.html'>Catalina on my i3-4170 machine with OpenCore 0.9.3. I found a base EFI config thanks to zhuweideng made on a similar platform, ASUS H81M-K. I added some tweaks, such as OpenCanopy, APFS and latest patches to make it work with Success' href='/2020/12/install-macos-catalina-on-supported-pc.html'>Catalina. The base config works best on High Sierra.

Specs:

Why Success' href='/2020/12/install-macos-catalina-on-supported-pc.html'>Catalina?

  • I use a HDD.
  • I don't think my processor can't handle well enough newer macOS versions.
  • I don't really need the latest ones, this is just for my school use so as not to be distracted from using my PC to play games.
  • Basic use, again. For School.

Notes:

Issue: BIOS settings tends to reset only when system is completely turned off. Still need help on that.
My workaround is to make the computer plugged in to power so as not to reset it.
AirDrop not yet tested.

This config is much better than the first Hackintosh I built. Since GTX 1050 is natively supported on High Sierra with no graphics performance issues. But might try to do it again on Success' href='/2020/12/install-macos-catalina-on-supported-pc.html'>Catalina instead of Monterey. Hehe

It's here, it works!

This should be identified as Mac mini + not iMac

Author: @FullCabinet3