While running macOS is possible on a variety of hardware, for DarwinKVM you will require most, if not all of the following:

1. A Compatible Graphics Card.
   • This is a must, don’t bother if you’re not getting GPU Acceleration, it’s not worth it.
     • Eventually we will add support for those without supported GPU’s, but highly experimental.
   • AMD GPU Support Table - Recommended for all, runs latest macOS and older OS X releases.
   • NVIDIA GPU Support Table - For Legacy OS X. Highest Supported Version: High Sierra
   • Intel iGPU Support Table - For Intel Laptops/Desktops with GVT-d/IOMMU/MUX Support
2. A Host running a Linux Distribution.
   • For best results, an Arch based distribution is recommended.
   • Some confirmed working hosts are as follows:
     • Arch Linux
     • EndeavourOS
     • ArcoLinux Plasma
3. CPU Minimum Requirements:
   • Virtualization Support
     • Intel VT-x Enabled in BIOS
     • AMD SVM Enabled in BIOS
   • CPU Instruction Set Support
     • SSE4 for >= Sierra
     • SSE4.1 for >= Mojave
     • AVX2 support is required for >= macOS Ventura
       • You can bypass the limitation with CryptexFixup as of now.
4. Previous OpenCore Experience is helpful!
   • Experience creating an EFI for your baremetal system.
   • Reading/Understanding of the config.plist by OpenCore.
5. Patience! Lots of it. It’s worth it.

If you're interested in DarwinPPC, the following is enough:

1. A Host capable of running qemu-system-ppc.
   • Virtualization (KVM Mode) only supported on PowerPC Hosts. Yes, they still exist.
   • For best results, an Arch based distribution is recommended.
   • Utilizing Virt-manager is optional, this means Windows hosts can use the CLI instructions.
   • Sound is known to not work and slow down emulation.
2. Previous PowerMac and QEMU Experience is helpful!
   • Experience using legacy OS X releases for PowerPC in general.
   • Understanding the management of drives in Virt-Manager/CLI.

You can now proceed to the Setting Expectations section!