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Introduction

Running macOS on non-Apple hardware offers incredible flexibility and performance. In this showcase, we highlight a fully optimized and successful Hackintosh build running macOS Catalina 10.15.7 (Build 19H2026) on the Asus TUF Gaming FX505GD-I7T01T laptop using the modern OpenCore r1.0.8 bootloader.

Hardware Specifications

Here is the complete hardware specification list for the Asus TUF Gaming FX505GD-I7T01T build:

• Processor: Intel Core i7 8750H (6 Cores, 12 Threads)
• RAM: 8GB DDR4 PC21300 / 2667MHz
• iGPU: Intel UHD Graphics 630
• dGPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Disabled via SSDT for macOS compatibility)
• Storage: 1x Hitachi HGST 1TB HDD + 1x NVMe Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB SSD
• Ethernet: Realtek RTL8168 Gigabit Ethernet
• Wi-Fi & Bluetooth: Intel AC 9560 & Bluetooth
• USB Controller: Intel Chipset
• Audio Codec: Realtek ALC235
• Touchpad: ELAN ELAN1200 Interface (I2C)
• Display: 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080)
• Boot Mode: UEFI
• Bootloader: OpenCore r1.0.8
• OS Version: macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Build 19H2026

What's Working

With precise ACPI configuration and customized kexts, almost every hardware component works natively:

• Graphics Acceleration: Full QE/CI Graphics on Intel UHD Graphics 630.
• CPU Power Management: Native power states and dynamic frequency scaling.
• Power States: Restart, Sleep, and Shutdown function flawlessly.
• Audio: Internal Speaker, Headphone Jack, and Internal Microphone via Realtek ALC235.
• Brightness Control: Smooth brightness adjustment with working Brightness Up/Down function keys.
• Input: Multi-gesture ELAN1200 Touchpad.
• Display Output: HDMI Out and HDMI Audio output working.
• Networking: Realtek RTL8168 Ethernet and Intel AC 9560 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.
• Power & Battery: Accurate Battery Indicator and status monitoring.
• USB Ports: Fully mapped Intel USB controller ports.

What's Not Working

None. Everything tested on this installation operates smoothly without issues.

Conclusion

The Asus TUF Gaming FX505GD-I7T01T is an excellent candidate for a high-performance Hackintosh setup running macOS Catalina 10.15.7. If you require professional assistance with installation, troubleshooting, or maintenance, rely on jasa install hackintosh and Jasa repair hackintosh offered by Hackintosh Indonesia and Hackintosh Nusantara (available for local setup in hackintosh cimahi).