HP Pavilion dv9830us

[spyshow]

Hi, can my laptop run mac os ????

 

this is its specs: 

 

Processor / Chipset

• CPUIntel Core 2 Duo T5550 / 1.83 GHz

• Number of CoresDual-Core

• CacheL2 cache - 2.0 MB

• 64-bit ComputingYes

• Front Side Bus667.0 MHz

• Platform TechnologyIntel Centrino

Memory

• RAM4.0 GB ( 2 x 2 GB )

• Max RAM Supported4.0 GB

• TechnologyDDR2 SDRAM

• Speed667.0 MHz / PC2-5300

• Form FactorSO DIMM 200-pin

• Slots Qty2

• Empty Slots0.0

Storage

• Floppy DriveNone

• Hard Drive320.0 GB HDD / 5400.0 rpm

• InterfaceSerial ATA-150

• Storage RemovableNone

• Optical DriveBD-ROM

• Optical Drive (2nd)None

• Hard drive typePortable

Display

• Type17.0 in

• Max Resolution1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )

• WidescreenYes

• Image Aspect Ratio16:10

• FeaturesBrightView

Audio & Video

• Graphics ProcessorNVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS - 512.0 MB

• Total Available Graphics Memory2303.0 MB

• TV Tuner TypeDigital and analog TV

• Analog TV SystemNTSC

• Digital TV ReceptionATSC

• CameraYes

• SoundStereo speakers , Microphone

• Audio FeaturesAltec Lansing speakers

Communications

• Wireless802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)

• Wireless ControllerIntel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

• Network InterfaceGigabit Ethernet

Modem

• Max Transfer Rate56.0 Kbps

Connections & Expansion

• Slots1.0 x ExpressCard/54 ( 0.0 free ),
  2.0 x Memory

• Interfaces1.0 x Hi-Speed USB - HDMI - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
  1.0 x Headphones - VGA - RJ-11,
  1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - S-video output - 4 pin USB Type A,
  1.0 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
  1.0 x Display / video - Output - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15),
  1.0 x Display / video - Infrared - RJ-45,
  1.0 x Docking / port replicator - Phone line,
  4.0 x Modem - Input,
  1.0 x Display / video,
  1.0 x Remote control,
  2.0 x Microphone

• Memory Card Reader5 in 1 card reader ( SD Memory Card ),
  ( Memory Stick ),
  ( xD-Picture Card ),
  ( MultiMediaCard ),
  ( Memory Stick PRO )

[Hervé]

Yes, on paper it should but some HP laptops can be difficult...

 

Your Intel wireless card will have to be replaced because it's not supported. It can be a problem because many HP laptops have a hardware whitelist so you probably won't be able to fit any replacement card compatible with Mac OS X. You'll have to make sure the laptop will also take it. Broadcom-based card usually have a better chance of being accepted by HP laptops as HP used those.

 

You have an older system build around the Intel GM945 chipset but the nVidia 8600M graphics card means you can still install recent OS X versions such as ML or Mavericks.

 

If you manage to complete installation, it won't be the best Hackintosh performer around but should run Ok nevertheless.