Setting up macOS on a non-Apple device involves using appropriate software and following specific steps.

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Setting up macOS on a non-Apple device involves using appropriate software and following specific steps.

Setting up macOS on a non-Apple device involves using appropriate software and following specific steps.

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iiSweeTzz
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12-27-2016, 06:03 PM

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I have an outdated PC in my room. As a true MacOS enthusiast, I don’t want to stick with Windows 10 anymore. My hardware is pretty old: Intel Pentium E5500 at 3.5GHz (overclocked from 2.8GHz), 4GB DDR3 RAM, an Intel G41 Express chipset without a GPU, and a motherboard with two HDDs—one 320GB system drive and one 500GB Green drive. There’s also a small USB 2 flash drive with 16GB storage that I use as the Windows 10 installer. When I looked up macOS requirements online, I saw something about needing a GPU. I’m feeling disappointed and wondering if it’s possible to run macOS without one. Could I even dual boot with Windows 10? Please give me quick answers.

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iiSweeTzz

12-27-2016, 06:03 PM #1

I have an outdated PC in my room. As a true MacOS enthusiast, I don’t want to stick with Windows 10 anymore. My hardware is pretty old: Intel Pentium E5500 at 3.5GHz (overclocked from 2.8GHz), 4GB DDR3 RAM, an Intel G41 Express chipset without a GPU, and a motherboard with two HDDs—one 320GB system drive and one 500GB Green drive. There’s also a small USB 2 flash drive with 16GB storage that I use as the Windows 10 installer. When I looked up macOS requirements online, I saw something about needing a GPU. I’m feeling disappointed and wondering if it’s possible to run macOS without one. Could I even dual boot with Windows 10? Please give me quick answers.

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EUGOSTODAJULIA
Junior Member

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12-27-2016, 08:54 PM

#2

Unfortunately, you won't be able to run OS X without a GPU.

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EUGOSTODAJULIA

12-27-2016, 08:54 PM #2

Unfortunately, you won't be able to run OS X without a GPU.

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solariiss
Member

146

12-27-2016, 11:52 PM

#3

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solariiss

12-27-2016, 11:52 PM #3

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PhilZstar
Member

198

12-29-2016, 12:58 AM

#4

Purchase a budget AMD graphics card and connect it to an older macOS version.

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PhilZstar

12-29-2016, 12:58 AM #4

Purchase a budget AMD graphics card and connect it to an older macOS version.

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ccswede99
Junior Member

49

12-30-2016, 12:26 PM

#5

I don’t have any funds left to spend while I’m living in Azerbaijan, and I’m just a student.

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ccswede99

12-30-2016, 12:26 PM #5

I don’t have any funds left to spend while I’m living in Azerbaijan, and I’m just a student.

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FabiElTrapero
Member

54

12-31-2016, 01:44 AM

#6

Regrettably, even when functioning, the device would run extremely slowly on macOS.

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FabiElTrapero

12-31-2016, 01:44 AM #6

Regrettably, even when functioning, the device would run extremely slowly on macOS.

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harrypotter99
Junior Member

4

12-31-2016, 08:12 AM

#7

This device operates smoothly on Windows 10.

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harrypotter99

12-31-2016, 08:12 AM #7

This device operates smoothly on Windows 10.

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Amicaty
Member

140

12-31-2016, 09:31 PM

#8

This doesn't apply to macOS.

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Amicaty

12-31-2016, 09:31 PM #8

This doesn't apply to macOS.