Can you install Mac OS X on a Windows PC

Can you install Mac OS X on a Windows PC and have a dual boot (kind of like boot camp)?

Permalink Reply by Matt DeFazio on April 21, 2009 at 8:27pm: Yes.

It's called the OSx86 Project, and it's basically an online community working to run Mac OS X flawlessly on an Intel-based PC.

However, the fact on whether it's legal or not is still being debated (I personally think it's a sketchy proposition), you can really mess up your computer if you don't know what you're doing, and the OS is really picky over hardware.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Daniel Thomas on April 21, 2009 at 8:36pm: What about these specs?
OS: Windows XP Pro SP3
CPU: Intel Core2 Duo E7400 @ 2.80GHz
RAM: 3072MB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT 512MB
Monitor: Benq T221WA (1680x1050)

I heard that you only need a compatible CPU.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Matt DeFazio on April 21, 2009 at 8:38pm: Well, actually, your GPU and motherboard also need to be of compatible specification...

You're GPU actually looks good (nVidia cards are great for Mac OS X), but if you're running a proprietary system (Dell, HP, etc.) or have an incompatible motherboard, it will be a no-go.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Daniel Thomas on April 21, 2009 at 8:45pm: I don't have a Dell, HP, etc. My motherboard is GIGABYTE GA-945GCM-S2L Is that good?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Matt DeFazio on April 21, 2009 at 8:48pm: Actually...

I've heard that Gigabyte mobos work rather well for Mac OS X...

I could not tell you directly, but I would do some research. You may be pleasantly suprised. :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Daniel Thomas on April 21, 2009 at 8:52pm: I just done a google search and found this http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=94561 it says that you need the same model as my motherboard, so I might be in a bit of luck; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Matt DeFazio on April 21, 2009 at 8:57pm: Go for it, man. :)

Don't forget to back up all of your stuff though, and no, I don't say that to scare you, but it's one of those things where you may need to wipe your drive completely if you mess up.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Daniel Thomas on April 21, 2009 at 8:58pm: I only have a few things to back up, any tips for Mac?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by logan on December 23, 2009 at 7:59pm: apple should allow it or we just wont allow them to use f****ing boot camp to run windows thats right you read me (heard me bu in text form lol); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ollie on April 22, 2009 at 9:18am: It is possible, but not legal. Not recommended. It is buggy and can go horribly wrong. Not recommended.
Ollie =]; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by david_mallette on April 22, 2009 at 10:17am: You've heard of the saying "too good to be true". Well trust me you will end up with a lame system where you'll spend hours and hours and hours in the forums and still have a buggy system. It's a friggin nightmare.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Griff on April 22, 2009 at 10:46am: Not really... They have come a long way since they started, and some of their systems do work perfectly. Its a matter of getting the right parts; ▶ Reply to This

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