Zotac ZBOX MI553 Hackintosh Configuration

The Zotac ZBOX MI553 is a very decent subcompact desktop system on the Kaby Lake platform. It has exceptional I/O, featuring a single Thunderbolt 3 port, a single USB-C 3.1 port, HDMI & DisplayPort video out and a compatible SD card reader.

This makes it a perfect Hackintosh platform. I'm surprised it's not more popular, given its pricing of ~350 USD.

Hardware Info & Specs

• CPU: Intel i5-7300HQ (4C4T Kaby Lake)
• Memory: DDR4 SODIMM, Supports Up to 64GB (2x 32G)
• Storage:
  • 1x SATA @ SATA 3.0
  • 1x M.2/NGFF M-key 22/42 Only @ SATA 3.0
  • 1x M.2/NGFF M-key 22/42, 60, 80 @ PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe)
• Networking:
  • Wired: Intel I219-LM
  • Wireless: Intel Wireless 3165
• Graphics: Intel HD 630
• Sound: Intel CM238 HD Audio Controller with Realtek ALC892 codec
• I/O:
  • USB A (x4)
  • USB C (x1) - 3.1 speed
  • Thunderbolt 3 (x1)
  • SD Card Reader (On USB3 Bus)
  • HDMI (x1)
  • DisplayPort (x1)

Notes:

• Internal wifi is NGFF and removable (voids warranty)
• Default wifi card's BT function is over USB so it works fine despite wifi not working
• iGPU can properly use memory

Please see Hardware for more info including images on the internals.

Kexts Used

• Lilu
• VirtualSMC
• WhateverGreen
• AppleALC
  • alcid=31 tested to work
• IntelMausiEthernet

Bugs

• Thunderbolt is Alpine Ridge so should be workable but currently untested.