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Hello,
I'm using a MBP mid 2010 and i wonder if i could upgrade the GPU to a better one.
The GPU that im using right now is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M.
Please let me know!
MacBook Pro, macOS Sierra (10.12.6), 15 inch 2010
To do a complex job like that job on a MacBook, you need expertise in a lot of different areas, including surface-mount components. The biggest cost-multiplier is that even if you do everything right, sometimes the new stuff will not work -- just because. So the cost of potentially doing it all again must be partially factored in.
I thought long and hard for a way to compare that MacBook complexity to something else. And for me, that comparable complexity is rebuilding or replacing the engine in a car with one that is SUPPOSED to fit. Anyone who has attempted these projects knows they can quickly transform from "follow the directions" projects to "there is no way that will work, so now you are completely and utterly on your own" in just the turn of a page in a not-quite-correct manual.
But most folks would not take that on as a project -- they would pay someone else to do it. If you did that, a Car Engine Rebuilding Service might charge US$2000 to $3000 to do a complete swap like that in a few days time -- once they had the replacement rebuilt engine ready-to-go.
In both cases, you need to put in WAY too much money or time and expertise to go from something that works, to something a bit better that works. No one in their right mind would endure the expense or time-and-complexity to replace a car engine that works with one that is bigger, or a MacBook processor or graphics chip with one that works, but better.
But yes, it can be done.
To do a complex job like that job on a MacBook, you need expertise in a lot of different areas, including surface-mount components. The biggest cost-multiplier is that even if you do everything right, sometimes the new stuff will not work -- just because. So the cost of potentially doing it all again must be partially factored in.
I thought long and hard for a way to compare that MacBook complexity to something else. And for me, that comparable complexity is rebuilding or replacing the engine in a car with one that is SUPPOSED to fit. Anyone who has attempted these projects knows they can quickly transform from "follow the directions" projects to "there is no way that will work, so now you are completely and utterly on your own" in just the turn of a page in a not-quite-correct manual.
But most folks would not take that on as a project -- they would pay someone else to do it. If you did that, a Car Engine Rebuilding Service might charge US$2000 to $3000 to do a complete swap like that in a few days time -- once they had the replacement rebuilt engine ready-to-go.
In both cases, you need to put in WAY too much money or time and expertise to go from something that works, to something a bit better that works. No one in their right mind would endure the expense or time-and-complexity to replace a car engine that works with one that is bigger, or a MacBook processor or graphics chip with one that works, but better.
But yes, it can be done.
Hi Grant,
I think upgrading the engine in a car is easier the upgrading the GPU in a MacBook. I have don't a couple of time already and it wasn't that difficult.
Seriously upgrading the GPU is far more difficult I think and I concur with your solution.
Sorry, no.
The only way to do that is the same way you would upgrade the engine in your car:
Convert the old one to Cash by selling it, and use the Cash to buy a complete unit that better suits your needs.
Ok thx all of you for help i know enough!
Can i upgrade GPU in MacBook Pro 2010
