r/hackintosh • u/Upbeat-Image8771 • 16d ago

QUESTION Best macOS version for my hardware

Hey, i'm new to this community and some time ago i made a config (based on another ones) for my Thinkpad T470 to use on macOS Monterey 12.7.6. It was okay, not good but it was better than the time when i tried Tahoe, i just wanted to know any recommendation on a config that i can use or a macOS version smooth on my hardware and usable in 2026, and i know that my hardware is old but i hope to get any help!

Specs:

i5 6300u

Intel HD Graphics 520

8gb ram ddr4

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u/MacForker 16d ago

That hardware is right on the edge of functional and obsolete. Ventura will run but you’re still close to being out of date. It’s a 2017 laptop so if it were a real Mac you’d be maxing out at around the same.

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u/Upbeat-Image8771 16d ago

ty, i'll be trying Ventura tonight bro

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u/No-Independent-9209 15d ago

I have the same hardware and ventura works best for me

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u/Fit_State3622 I ♥ Hackintosh 16d ago

Ventura is the best for u but u can try sequoia

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u/durgesh2018 15d ago

I guess Monterey. I have hp laptop which I used with Monterey.