I'm relatively new to the idea of Hackintosh and I'd like some assistance in installing OS X on my older Dell Optiplex 745. I've always wanted to do this as it's quite fun and once I get an iPhone, I'll be able to use iMessage and use other useful Apple features that aren't available for use on Windows.
So, I don't mind which version of OS X it is, just as long as it's relatively modern. Snow leapord, mountain lion, Mavericks... Any I suppose just as long as it's not too far behind. It'd be a nice challenge for me.
I don't have much patience but as soon as I know which steps I have to take and which particular things I have to do, I'll be alright in installing it.
I've looked at a particular forum's guide with this particular machine however it's very confusing.
The specs are listed below:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 1.6Ghz with 4MB cache
RAM: 4GB DDR2
HDD: 500GB Toshiba SATA (brand new specifically for Hack)
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6450 1GB Asus silent model
Form factor: SFF
I am able to use my girlfriend's Macbook Pro to prepare a flash drive for the install.
Installing OS X on an Optiplex 745 SFF
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Hi guys
I'm relatively new to the idea of Hackintosh and I'd like some assistance in installing OS X on my older Dell Optiplex 745. I've always wanted to do this as it's quite fun and once I get an iPhone, I'll be able to use iMessage and use other useful Apple features that aren't available for use on Windows.
So, I don't mind which version of OS X it is, just as long as it's relatively modern. Snow leapord, mountain lion, Mavericks... Any I suppose just as long as it's not too far behind. It'd be a nice challenge for me.
I don't have much patience but as soon as I know which steps I have to take and which particular things I have to do, I'll be alright in installing it.
I've looked at a particular forum's guide with this particular machine however it's very confusing.
The specs are listed below:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 1.6Ghz with 4MB cache
RAM: 4GB DDR2
HDD: 500GB Toshiba SATA (brand new specifically for Hack)
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6450 1GB Asus silent model
Form factor: SFF
I am able to use my girlfriend's Macbook Pro to prepare a flash drive for the install.
Thanks a lot and I look forward to your replies.