Rebuilding my old MacBook Pro for gaming

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Rebuilding my old MacBook Pro for gaming

Hello all!

I currently own an old out of use MacBook Pro. The harddrive is about to go and I'm

At no risk of voiding and warranty. My question is this.

I would like to build a powerful computer than can be run as a desktop designed for gaming. However i would like it to run Mac OS

I was thinking maybe if I just install a new gpu, graphics card, harddrive, and increase ram and cooling power. I could make it into a makeshift macbook gaming system.

Would this be an okay option, or am I better off just building a new one from scratch

And trying to install Mac OS Onto it.

Thanks for any advice,

Eric

MacBook (13-inch Mid 2007)

Posted on May 22, 2014 8:57 AM

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TheDave413

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May 22, 2014 9:15 AM in response to eric3315

Most laptops don't have upgradeable GPUs or cooling systems, and many don't have upgradeable CPUs either. So upgrading components to convert it into a gaming laptop is highly unlikely.

The EULA of Mac OS X only allows it to be installed on Apple hardware. Building your own "Hackintosh" is not within the terms of the agreement and not supported by Apple, and as such, I don't think it can be discussed here on these forums.

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