
Hello fellow Hackintosh enthusiasts and curious minds of r/hackintosh! After weeks of relentless tinkering, numerous coffee-fueled nights, and facing the abyss of Kernel Panic s, I've emerged victorious with a fully functioning Hackintosh system! The beast now purrs with the heart of macOS whilst clad in a custom-built armor. Here's my tale of triumph over the silicon.
System Specs:
- Motherboard: ERYING M-ITX Kit-i9
- CPU: Intel Core i9-12900HK
- GPU: Sapphire Radeon RX 570 4 GB
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB 3200 MHz (2 x 16GB)
- SSD: Samsung 980 1TB NVMe M.2
- Cooling: Noctua NH-L9i Low profile
The Journey:
This endeavor embarked with an aspiration to meld the elegance of macOS with the robustness of a custom-built rig. The initial phase involved a copious amount of research, gleaning through forums, and watching every Hackintosh build guide on YouTube. Armed with OpenCore and a dream, I marched into the battlefield.
The early skirmishes with BIOS settings and getting the USB installer to boot were a test of patience. Yet with every error, came a sliver of understanding, a step closer to the pinnacle. ACPI patches and kexts became my comrades in arms.
The moment of euphoria arrived when I beheld the Apple logo, leading to the desktop for the first time. I was greeted by the lush hills of macOS, a sight for the sore eyes.
Post-Installation:
The post-install phase was about refining the system. Getting iServices to work was a bit of a tug, but with the help of this awesome community, I managed to get iMessage and FaceTime up and running. The system now runs smoothly with no hiccups, and the performance is on par with the high-end Macs, if not better.
The benchmark scores are through the roof and the system is stable as a rock. It's been a weeks now and I've faced no issues whatsoever.
However, like every epic tale, mine too comes with a dragon yet to be slayed - the elusive Wi-Fi connectivity. Even without the Wi-Fi, the satisfaction of booting into macOS on a custom rig is a joy unparalleled. The performance and the smooth sailing so far has been nothing short of exhilarating.
Acknowledgments:
I am immensely grateful to this sub and the Hackintosh community at large. The shared experiences, guides, and the help on Discord were invaluable. A big shout out to Dortania for the comprehensive guides.
For those on the fence or facing hurdles, perseverance is the key. Each setback is a setup for a comeback. The satisfaction of seeing your creation run macOS is unparalleled. Here's to more Hackintosh Success stories!
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