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I have a 2008 standard iMac. Is there any possible way to upgrade this to a Metal?

Posted on May 8, 2020 6:36 AM

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Phil0124

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Posted on May 8, 2020 6:53 AM

If by "a Metal" you mean a Metal graphics card, then no.

There are no Metal compatible graphics cards that work in a 2008 iMac.

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Phil0124

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May 8, 2020 6:53 AM in response to Nell8090

If by "a Metal" you mean a Metal graphics card, then no.

There are no Metal compatible graphics cards that work in a 2008 iMac.

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BDAqua

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May 8, 2020 6:53 AM in response to Nell8090

If you mean Metal Graphics card, no sorry.

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