System Overview and Hardware Specifications
A detailed technical breakdown of a high-performance desktop workstation running macOS Tahoe 26.5 Build 25F71. Built on the flagship Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero motherboard and powered by the 8-core Intel Core i9 9900KS processor, this setup provides high computing power suitable for heavy creative workloads and daily operations utilizing OpenCore r1.0.8 in UEFI mode.
- Motherboard: Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero
- Processor: Intel Core i9 9900KS
- iGPU: Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Disabled via BIOS)
- dGPU: MSI Radeon VII
- RAM: 64GB DDR4 PC17000 / 2133MHz
- Storage: 1x Crucial 240GB SSD + 1x Toshiba 1TB SSD + 1x Samsung 860 Evo 250GB SSD + 2x Samsung 970 Pro 1TB NVMe
- Ethernet: Intel I219-V7 Gigabit Ethernet
- Wi-Fi & Bluetooth: Broadcom BCM4360 (Native support) + Intel AC9560 (Disabled via SSDT)
- Audio Codec: Realtek ALC1220A
- Monitor: Dell U2515H 25" (2560 x 1440 resolution)
- Bootloader: OpenCore r1.0.8
Configuration Details & What Works
Configured with OpenCore r1.0.8, the system achieves excellent efficiency and stability under macOS Tahoe 26.5 Build 25F71. The MSI Radeon VII graphics card delivers native Metal acceleration (QE/CI) over DisplayPort and HDMI to the Dell U2515H monitor. Native CPU Power Management is correctly mapped for optimal power output and temperature control on the i9 9900KS.
- Full QE/CI Graphics Acceleration on MSI Radeon VII
- Native CPU Power Management
- Proper Sleep, Wake, Restart, and Shutdown functionality
- Realtek ALC1220A Audio In/Out from front and rear jacks
- Intel I219-V7 Gigabit Ethernet
- Native Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirDrop, and Handoff via Broadcom BCM4360
- Fully mapped USB ports (Intel Chipset)
- HDMI/DisplayPort Audio and Video Output
Known Issues & Fixes
The onboard Intel AC9560 Wi-Fi module is disabled via a custom SSDT table to prevent interference with the Broadcom BCM4360 PCIe card, ensuring uninterrupted native Apple ecosystem features like AirDrop and Continuity. If you need Hackintosh Installation Service then you can contact Andresha Hackintosh




















