Hackintosh PC Builder

Intel parts and AMD graphics that macOS can actually run, plus an honest look at where it stands.

What's it for?

Budget$1,500

A Hackintosh is an ordinary PC running macOS through the OpenCore bootloader. The parts decide whether it works at all: macOS supports Intel processors and a short list of AMD graphics cards, and it has never supported modern NVIDIA cards.

So the builder below is locked to an Intel LGA1700 processor and AMD graphics. Read the notes before you buy. Apple has said macOS 26 Tahoe is the last release for Intel, so a Hackintosh built today has a few years left, not a decade.

What macOS supports right now

Processors: Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th generation (LGA1700) work with OpenCore and a discrete AMD graphics card; their integrated graphics are not supported for display. Intel Core Ultra 200 series (LGA1851) is not supported. AMD processors need community kernel patches and are not part of this preset.

Graphics: macOS ships drivers for AMD Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 series cards (RX 6600 through RX 6950 XT; the RX 6400 and RX 6500 XT are the exceptions). The newer RX 7000 and RX 9000 series and every modern NVIDIA card have no macOS driver. The builder picks current AMD cards for price and availability, so before you buy, swap the graphics card in the picker for an RX 6000 series model.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: for AirDrop, Handoff, and Continuity you want a Broadcom-based PCIe card such as the Fenvi T919. Intel Wi-Fi works with the OpenIntelWireless drivers but without AirDrop.

Software: OpenCore is the bootloader, and the Dortania OpenCore Install Guide is the reference for configuration. Expect setup time that a Windows or Linux install does not need.

Lifespan: macOS 26 Tahoe is the final macOS for Intel. If you want macOS long term, an Apple Silicon Mac mini is the practical path; if you want the PC, the Linux PC builder is worth a look.

What you get

An Intel 12th, 13th, or 14th generation processor
AMD graphics only, from the RX 5000 or RX 6000 series
Every other part checked, so it all fits together
An honest read on what macOS still supports

Frequently asked questions

Is a Hackintosh still worth building?

For enthusiasts, yes, with clear eyes. macOS 26 Tahoe is the last version for Intel hardware, so a Hackintosh built now has a few years of updates ahead of it and no path to later macOS releases. For a long-term macOS machine, an Apple Silicon Mac is the better buy.

Can I use an NVIDIA graphics card in a Hackintosh?

No. macOS has not shipped drivers for NVIDIA cards newer than 2018, and none of the current GeForce cards work. Use an AMD RX 5000 or RX 6000 series card.

Which Intel CPUs work for Hackintosh?

12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors on LGA1700 motherboards work with OpenCore when paired with a supported AMD graphics card. Core Ultra 200 series processors are not supported.

Can I run Windows or Linux on the same PC?

Yes. A Hackintosh is a normal PC; you can dual boot Windows or Linux from the same OpenCore menu or a separate drive.