Psystar Selling Hackintosh PCs, Called OpenMac

By User6060
in Apple (macOS)

 Share

Recommended Posts

Grand Master

LTD

Posted
Posted
that won't end long imo, apple is going to end it soon!

hey nice avatar btw ;)

Thanks!

Apple's success = tight control of product, ensuring a specific level of user experience.

While I'm not against people modding their hardware/software, OS X really belongs on Apple hardware.

Running OS X on a generic box is like kissing your sister.

Veteran

Melfster

Posted
Posted
Thanks!

Apple's success = tight control of product, ensuring a specific level of user experience.

While I'm not against people modding their hardware/software, OS X really belongs on Apple hardware.

Running OS X on a generic box is like kissing your sister.

It really depends from what I have observed there OS X on some generic boxes can be every bit as good as apple hardware or better.

Grand Master

giga Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

Lolz.

Can I run updates on my OpenMac?

The answer is yes and no. No because there are some updates that are decidedly non-safe. Yes because most updates are not non-safe. It's best to check on InsanelyMac for this information but when in doubt don't update it. You may have to reinstall your OS X if it is a non-safe update.

Grand Master

fix-this!

Posted
Posted
LOL, probably some regular hackintosh-artist on InsanelyMac.

I'm a member there as well and there's regular discussion about running OS X on generic boxes.

it doesn't take a genius to get osx installed on a pc and i see nothing wrong with doing so " for testing purposes only " ;)

Grand Master

Chicane-UK Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

I think it's a great idea this. I hope they manage to fend Apple off and keep selling. Anything to make Apple get a little more realistic with their pricing.

That sort of system is what users have been crying out for, for a long a time - a mid range tower with a decent graphics card! Mac Pro is just too expensive and the iMac is great but the graphics cards date really quickly on them!

Grand Master

Rudy

Posted
Posted
I think it's a great idea this. I hope they manage to fend Apple off and keep selling. Anything to make Apple get a little more realistic with their pricing.

That sort of system is what users have been crying out for, for a long a time - a mid range tower with a decent graphics card! Mac Pro is just too expensive and the iMac is great but the graphics cards date really quickly on them!

for what you get the pricing on the mac pro isn't that bad. The problem is that most people don't need a dual Xeon system, they are professional workstations. What they need is a tower for consumers using core 2 duo.

Grand Master

Denis W. Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted
they're back on, but now it's an Open Computer not an Open Mac..... lol

As long as Apple still forbids OS X on non-Apple x86 hardware, they won't last. And even if they're allowed to continue, I'm not sending off dollars to some random noname outfit with...

actually, correction. They fixed up their store; there are more products.

I'm still not buying that whole "unmodified OS X Leopard kernels" claim. I wouldn't be surprised if they took those hacked ISOs floating around torrent sites and used that on their boxes. Makes the whole "add $150 for Leopard" more of a scam if this was the case.

Experienced

chrismaddern

Posted
Posted
As long as Apple still forbids OS X on non-Apple x86 hardware, they won't last. And even if they're allowed to continue, I'm not sending off dollars to some random noname outfit with...

actually, correction. They fixed up their store; there are more products.

I'm still not buying that whole "unmodified OS X Leopard kernels" claim. I wouldn't be surprised if they took those hacked ISOs floating around torrent sites and used that on their boxes. Makes the whole "add $150 for Leopard" more of a scam if this was the case.

The BIOS emulation technique exists and they claim to use that.

I am curious about this... I couldn't see anything on the site; does anyone know if they ship to the UK. I may just take a dive if they do...!

Good content for the blog!

Chris

This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Posts

    • Politically funny images of the World

      By +primortal · Posted

    • Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion to bring snowy region, new updates also coming

      By LoneWolfSL · Posted

      Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion to bring snowy region, new updates also coming by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Capcom had a surprise waiting for Dragon's Dogma fans today in the Nintendo Direct presentation. The company revealed an expansion for the second installment with a name that should be familiar to series veterans. Coming later this year, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is promising a massive new region to explore, new monsters, fresh skills to learn, and more. The studio says players will be heading to the Northern region of the world, named Norgan, to find new secrets about an undying "Fallen Dragon." There will be forgotten relics that the protagonist can find to unlock fresh weapons and skills the expansion is introducing. Players will also be able to find mysterious equipment from a previous Arisen as a part of the expansion, all part of 12 Lost Rites Dungeon Challenges they must complete to gain access. In Neowin's own review, I found Dragon's Dogma 2 to be an impressive RPG when it launched back in 2024, giving the title an 8.5/10 for its class variants, companion system, and immersive exploration. "Once a prosperous region of the kingdom of Vermund, it was abandoned many years ago for reasons unknown," says Capcom about the new region. "Long has it been since any soul traveled its paths. Blanketed in heavy snow, these frigid lands are home to savage hordes and creatures of unbelievable power. Those who are capable of vanquishing such fearsome foes, or those who possess a keen eye for exploration, will find themselves rewarded with powerful relics." Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion launches on October 9, 2026, with a $29.99 price tag. Ahead of the expansion release, Capcom is also planning to release two free updates to the base game. The first will land tomorrow, June 10, bringing more accessible fast travel with an Eternal Ferrystone and other quality-of-life adjustments. The second update will land sometime in August, aiming to improve frame rates, add more save slots, and bring even more community-requested adjustments. This expanded Dark Arisen edition is also launching on the Nintendo Switch 2 on the same day the content comes to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
    • Classic Outlook vs New Outlook — Which one do you prefer and why?

      By _neutrino · Posted

      Classic themes are just the colors on the bar like the olden days, if you use the image themes, it does fancy transparent backgrounds and it makes the elements of the app look like they are transparent bubbles. This sample image shows what it looks like.  
    • Google Chrome is killing all uBlock Origin bypasses, Microsoft Edge, Opera to follow

      By richstad · Posted

      Good point, unfortunately. NextDNS has far more filters and workarounds than uBlock, and it's easy to implement.
    • Windows 10 KB5094127 Patch Tuesday improves File Explorer search and more

      By TarasBuria · Posted

      Windows 10 KB5094127 Patch Tuesday improves File Explorer search and more by Taras Buria The June 2026 Patch Tuesday updates are here, bringing mandatory patches to users with PCs enrolled in the Extended Security Update program for Windows 10. Microsoft is rolling out KB5094127, with build numbers 19045.7417 and 19044.7417. Changelog includes the following: [File Explorer] This update improves File Explorer search, including support for Chinese text, and UTF 8–encoded files without a byte order mark (BOM). Text now displays more clearly and consistently across search results, Content view, and tooltips. [Secure Boot] This update enables dynamic status reporting for Secure Boot states in Windows Security App. This update adds a new policy setting, LimitSecureBootRequiredServiceData, under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Secure Boot. When this setting is enabled, Windows limits the Secure Boot service data it sends by suppressing the event normally sent to Microsoft. This policy is also included in the Windows Restricted Traffic Limited Functionality Baseline package. For information about the policy, see Manage connections from Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating system components to Microsoft services. With this update, Windows quality updates include additional high confidence device targeting data, increasing coverage of devices eligible to automatically receive new Secure Boot certificates. Devices receive the new certificates only after demonstrating sufficient successful update signals, maintaining a controlled and phased rollout. As for known bugs, Microsoft has the following to say: A workaround is available in the official documentation. Today's updates are available for PCs enrolled in the Extended Security Updates program only. If your PC is eligible, you can download the update from Settings > Windows Update or from the Microsoft Update Catalog here.

  • Recent Achievements

    • Week One Done
      rubentuben8 earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Week One Done
      ARaclen earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • One Year In
      jojodbn earned a badge
      One Year In
    • One Month Later
      jojodbn earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Week One Done
      jojodbn earned a badge
      Week One Done

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      524
    2. 2
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      231
    3. 3
      +Edouard
      124
    4. 4
      ATLien_0
      87
    5. 5
      Steven P.
      83
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!