Legacy Mac Buying Guide for OpenCore Legacy Patcher
Buying an older MacBook (2012-2019) in 2026 can be highly cost-effective, but certain models are far better suited for OCLP compatibility.
Buying Recommendations:
- Avoid Butterfly Keyboards: MacBook models from 2016-2019 often suffer from hardware keyboard failures.
- Prioritize Metal GPUs: Choose models with Metal-supported graphics (Intel HD 4000/Iris or newer, AMD Polaris/GCN) for smooth UI rendering in Sonoma/Sequoia.
- Upgrade Requirements: Ensure the machine has an SSD and at least 8GB (preferably 16GB) of RAM to handle newer OS versions.
Original Question: "Is a cheap 2012 MBP worth it in 2026?"
Found it for just 50€, no hard drive tho but I have a spare SSD, not sure how much RAM it has.
I just need one for basic tasks, don’t care too much about battery life. How does sequoia (latest compatible version AFAIK) run on it? Any major bugs?
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