
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 or personally-built computer. How to Choose the Best Hardware for Your NeedsĪbout Hackintoshes and This Guide First Things First: What Is a Hackintosh, Exactly?Ī hackintosh is simply any non-Apple hardware that has been made-or "hacked"-to run Mac OS X.And, as always, back up first! Table of Contents 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, 10.8.5 will likely cause those issues as well. Although updating your hackintosh is generally pretty straightforward, and if you're updating from 10.8.2 to 10.8.5 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 still present in 10.8.5.
