The new Stela project allows you to run the macOS operating system on regular gaming computers. - GameGPU

Unlike traditional Hackintosh setups or virtual machines, Stela operates as a translation layer that converts Apple Silicon architecture commands into x86-64 processor instructions. This causes the system to identify the computer as a proprietary M2 Mac mini, with macOS installed directly via a bootable USB drive.

Hardware Requirements

The project requires specific hardware components: Intel or AMD x86 processors, NVIDIA GTX 16 series or RTX 20/30/40/50 graphics cards, at least 8GB of RAM, and a motherboard with UEFI boot support. A key feature is the integrated Metal graphics driver adapted for NVIDIA cards, which aren't officially supported in macOS.

Current Limitations

The developers emphasize that Stela remains experimental and unsuitable for daily use. System performance suffers from real-time instruction translation, and basic features like Wi-Fi and audio output aren't fully supported in the current version.