Hackintosh a Dell Optiplex 790

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Today, I will convert or Hackintosh a Dell Optiplex 790 into an iMac. The Dell Optiplex 790 has the perfect form factor to make it into a very useable HTPC (home theatre personal computer) to stream content via the Internet.

Dell Optiplex 790: macOS Sierra Version 10.12.6 (16G29)
00:00 – Configuration of Sierra 10.12.6 (16G29)
01:00 – Preparing the mechanical drive.
02:00 – Realtime report to see any errors.
02:30 – Issue (minor) occurred as expected.
04:00 – Memory-free and clear for the install.
05:00 – Installation of Sierra 10.12.6 (16G29)
06:00 – Installation is complete.
07:00 – Post Installation with 8 minutes testing and tweaking.
14:00 – I forgot to select the ‘Install Clover in the ESP’ option.

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About The Author: Stephan Pringle is an Information Technology Specialist. He covers hardware and software and provides tips for you to troubleshoot and repair issues on your own. In his spare time, he writes articles about the State of New York on his Hackintosh and HackBook and that has helped him to become the top contributor of the New York City section of Yahoo! Answers.

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