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Asus TUF Gaming FX505GE Hackintosh - OpenCore (10.15.7)

Note: I WILL NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU MESS UP YOUR COMPUTER USING THIS GUIDE!

Intro

About this Mac

This BIOS is actual only for Asus TUF Gaming FX505GE

Version
OpenCore 0.6.3 (RELEASE)
Catalina 10.15.7 (19H2)

Disclaimer

This repository has no other purpose but sharing. I want to share my hackintosh configuration for this particular laptop with the whole world. This is not a step by step guide, rather a thing that can greatly help you on your way of turning this or similar laptop into a hackintosh. Though you can just grab and use this if you have same or very similar laptop model, I greatly encourage you not do so, but instead read all the things I will mention below and get some knowledge.

Hmmm...

  • Please create USBMap or USBPort.kext (I use Hackintool to do this) after install for best USB plug experience (uncheck SSDT-USBX-LAPTOP in config.plist or remove it when using USBMap/USBPort.kext)

  • Enable itlwm.kext (wifi) and all IntelBluetoothFirmware + IntelBluetoothInjector (bluetooth) kexts in config.plist

  • Create one-key cpufriend if you often use battery, power-plug always is not recommended for best performance

Hardware

Asus TUF Gaming FX505GE

Specifications macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility
Chipset Mobile Intel Chipset No issues
CPU Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 6 Cores / 12 Threads, 2.2GHz / 4.1GHz, 9MB Cache No issues
Memory 16GB dual-channel DDR4-2667MHz, up to 64GB No issues
GPU Intel UHD Graphics 630 No issues
dGPU Nvidia 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5 VRAM) Nvidia Drivers absent for Catalina. ACPI should be patched to disable dGPU
Storage SK Hynix 128GB NVMe M.2 + 1TB HDD No issues
Screen 15.6" Full HD 60Hz, 1920 x 1080 IPS No issues
Webcam Built-in IR HD webcam (1MP / 720P) No issues
WiFi Intel Wireless-AC 9560NGW Drivers absent for macOS. Should replaced
Input & Output USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB-A) x3 No issues
HDMI 2.0B HDMI connected directly to Nvidia GPU and will not work in macOS
Soundboard Realtek ALC235 No issues. ACPI patch should be added to solve sleep issue
Battery 4 Cells, 48Whr About 3-5h after proper Power Management configuration.
Keyboard Backlight Keyboard Multicolor No issues.
Touchpad ELAN1200 Touchpad No issues. ACPI should be patched to enable trackpad
Dimensions 384mm x 262mm x 24mm
Weight 2.2 kg ACPI patches will not help with this.
Power 180W Power Adapter

Hardware Upgrades and Tools

Accessories

Accessories Description Amazon URL
USB mouse Trackpad will be unavailable during macOS installation procedure Amazon
USB storage with at least 16GB storage Installation USB media Amazon

WiFi

WiFi module Description eBay or AliExpress URL Confirmation
BCM94352Z (DW-1560) Recommended. 2 antennas. No issues. Additional kext's are required. Easily to find for $24-60 on eBay community
BCM943602BAED (DW-1830) 3 antennas. RBA have only 2. Works out of the box. About $60-120 on AliExpress AliExpress community

Storage

NVMe 4k Support Amazon URL Confirmation
Samsung EVO 970 NVMe NO Amazon community
Samsung EVO 970 Pro NVMe NO Amazon community
Samsung EVO 970 Plus NVMe NO Amazon Do the Samsung 970 Evo Plus drives work ? New Firmware Available for testing 5/20/19
Sabrent Rocket NVMe YES Amazon stonevil
WD Black SN750 NVMe - Amazon community
HP EX900 M.2 NVMe - Amazon konohasaint

macOS have native support and works better with 4k blocks. Check NVMe format. Performance tested with Blackmagic Disk Speed Test. Samsung EVO 970 1Tb NVMe and Sabrent Rocket 1Tb NMVe have the same Read/Write performance. But Samsung EVO stays about 8-12° C hotter on heave load. Even with additional passive cooling.

Note: I do recommend to use at least 1Tb NVMe for dual boot with Windows 10.

Gratitude

Where to begin

Use Dortania's guide for doing config.plist and create Bootable USB