want to attempt a hackintosh

[ultimate99]

Last time I did a hackintosh was back in 2006/2007. Now, I want to dual boot to OS X in my current setup. But I want to know the compatibility with my hardware. Here doesn't list my mobo or graphics, where can I know beforehand that my hardware is compatible? 

 

Mobo: Asus H87i-Plus

Cpu: i5 4440

Gfx: AMD Radeon 7950 3gb

 

 

Additionally, I know I can access a Mac to download OS X, but where can I buy OS X in Canada? US Apple seem to only have them...

[The_Observer]

http://www.tonymacx86.com/mavericks-desktop-support/103788-just-warning-asus-mobos.html

 

I think gigabyte motherboards are better to use. I think you video card should be fine.

[Boo Berry]

ASUS, MSI and ASRock boards are as good as Gigabyte boards.

 

http://www.rampagedev.com/

 

The only site you need for your Hackintosh needs - don't bother with Tonymac's site.

[PsYcHoKiLLa]

iAtkos will most likely make you a customised image but it would cost you a "donation"

[Aergan]

InsanelyMac are a very good community for all things hackintosh. Some great developers there for getting drivers ported etc.

 

My first board was a Gigabyte Z97N-Gaming 5 which worked quite well after swapping the Intel WLAN board out for a supported Azurewave variant. My current Z97 from ASRock comes with the same Azurewave AW-CE123H and I'm pretty impressed so far.

 

Just a word of caution, obtaining OS X should be through a legal means / loophole as far as discussions go as opposed to piracy:

https://www.neowin.net/forum/forum-60/announcement-30-os-x-on-non-apple-hardware/

Edited June 30, 2015 by Aergan

[TDT]

Asus MB was all I ever used on hackintoshes, it works perfectly. Also ASRock mobos. The problem with your setup will be the Radeon GPU, nVidia  has much higher compatibility, but it's not a deal breaker. I can help you if there's something you need to know, just send me a pm and we'll make it work

[Boo Berry]

The problem with your setup will be the Radeon GPU, nVidia  has much higher compatibility

Nah, the 7950 should work fine - although you may need to patch the framebuffer with your bootloader to get full acceleration (use Clover for your bootloader, avoid Chameleon/Chimera).

iAtkos will most likely make you a customised image but it would cost you a "donation"

Avoid distros like iAtkos and Niresh like the plague.

[Boo Berry]

InsanelyMac are a very good community for all things hackintosh. Some great developers there for getting drivers ported etc.

Agreed. InsanelyMac and Rampage Dev are the two best sites on the net for Hackintoshing.

[jamieakers]

TonyMacX86 has some really straight-forward guides - I've been using that for my hackintosh.