Can I run Mac OS X 10.6.3 on a PC?

Laurijan · Jul 20, 2010, 11:49 AM

Hi!

I would like to run Mac OS X 10.6.3 or higher on the system in my specs. Is this possible? For example would the GPU work well with it? There seem to be drivers for Mac OS X on Nvidias site.

Then is there a free/trial version of this OS to download anywhere in the Internet and if yes what are its restrictions?

I have had big problems with games restarting my PC without bluescreen and I would like to try a game that crashes my machine and of which there is a Mac version on Mac OS X to find out if the problem is Windows driver/software related.

I have 0 expirience with Mac OS - is there anything vital I should know?

Thx!

oily_17 · Jul 20, 2010, 01:56 PM

You may get some help with what you need here -

http://www.osx86project.org/

Wrigleyvillain · Jul 20, 2010, 02:28 PM

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=123285

Though for your needs it would surely be easier to use Linux (as you have an Nvidia card as well) . Not sure what game to test offhand though there are some of course...

Laurijan · Jul 20, 2010, 06:49 PM

I really wish I could test some games in Linux but not one of the games I have and that reboots my computer are availible on it. At least for Mac OS X I can get Warhammer Online which causes so much pain.
Other games that I have and that crash are: Fallout 3, Lord of the Rings Online, Mount & Blade Warband, but none of those is availible on Linux.

starvinmarvin1 · Aug 25, 2012, 10:03 PM

If you want to emulate OS X this might be useful:
http://maconwindows.com/how-to-run-mac-os-x-on-windows/

Then again if you want to install it completely do this:
http://maconwindows.com/how-to-insta...opard-on-a-pc/

NC37 · Aug 25, 2012, 10:40 PM

Wonder how often the emulation KPs. Hackintosh builds are very trial and error unless you really pick the components and totally build from scratch. You can't just throw it on a PC and expect everything to work.

Ideally if you want to do it, you're building a new system with the intention of running OSX on it.

Your problems may not be just driver related. Have you tested your RAM? Checked temperatures? How does it handle a full torture test with Prime?

Laurijan · Aug 26, 2012, 01:43 PM

The problem was my faulty GTX275 GPU - i got a GTX460 in RMA and the problem was gone.

EiSFX · Aug 26, 2012, 03:05 PM

I know a few sites i have used to run as its called Hackintosh for kexts and bootloaders and such i use this site http://www.osx86.net/ and for help and other info i use this site which has helped me alot http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?act=idx

Jul 20, 2010, 11:49 AM	#1
Laurijan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 1,935 (0.83/day) Thanks: 270 Thanked 352 Times in 282 Posts System Specs	Can I run Mac OS X 10.6.3 on a PC? Hi! I would like to run Mac OS X 10.6.3 or higher on the system in my specs. Is this possible? For example would the GPU work well with it? There seem to be drivers for Mac OS X on Nvidias site. Then is there a free/trial version of this OS to download anywhere in the Internet and if yes what are its restrictions? I have had big problems with games restarting my PC without bluescreen and I would like to try a game that crashes my machine and of which there is a Mac version on Mac OS X to find out if the problem is Windows driver/software related. I have 0 expirience with Mac OS - is there anything vital I should know? Thx! __________________ If you want to quit smoking tobacco this is a must see: ☆☆☆The Electronic-Cigarette Club☆☆☆ @ GN.net Laurijan´s Heat My worldwide sales thread

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Wrigleyvillain Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,556 (2.19/day) Thanks: 1,540 Thanked 1,596 Times in 1,137 Posts System Specs	http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=123285 Though for your needs it would surely be easier to use Linux (as you have an Nvidia card as well) . Not sure what game to test offhand though there are some of course...

Jul 20, 2010, 06:49 PM	#4
Laurijan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 1,935 (0.83/day) Thanks: 270 Thanked 352 Times in 282 Posts System Specs	I really wish I could test some games in Linux but not one of the games I have and that reboots my computer are availible on it. At least for Mac OS X I can get Warhammer Online which causes so much pain. Other games that I have and that crash are: Fallout 3, Lord of the Rings Online, Mount & Blade Warband, but none of those is availible on Linux. __________________ If you want to quit smoking tobacco this is a must see: ☆☆☆The Electronic-Cigarette Club☆☆☆ @ GN.net Laurijan´s Heat My worldwide sales thread

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starvinmarvin1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If you want to emulate OS X this might be useful: http://maconwindows.com/how-to-run-mac-os-x-on-windows/ Then again if you want to install it completely do this: http://maconwindows.com/how-to-insta...opard-on-a-pc/

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Aug 26, 2012, 01:43 PM	#7
Laurijan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 1,935 (0.83/day) Thanks: 270 Thanked 352 Times in 282 Posts System Specs	The problem was my faulty GTX275 GPU - i got a GTX460 in RMA and the problem was gone. __________________ If you want to quit smoking tobacco this is a must see: ☆☆☆The Electronic-Cigarette Club☆☆☆ @ GN.net Laurijan´s Heat My worldwide sales thread

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