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. Currently Up-to-Date Version: Mac OS X 10.8.4 (UniBeast Method)

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