graphics card mac mini 2010

Since you already have the machine specced out, there's probably nothing you can do.

The following can be upgraded:

RAM to a maximum of 8GB

Storage (I would recommend upgrading to an SSD)

You can't however, upgrade the CPU or GPU since they are sautered onto the Logic Board.

Hope this helps,
Richard

sexkitty76 wrote:

.... We just got a new Samsung TV that it is hooked up to (which is pretty much when the problem started). It is 4k so perhaps that is the issue? ...

You may want to check what sort of compatibility settings that the 4K Samsung has.

I would start playing with that first and see what results you get. You may also want

to try different inputs on the set (not sure if the new Samsungs are all HDMI or still

a mix).

It also sounds like your Mini is connected via WiFi, which may be an issue.

Amazon Prime and Netflix work fine with my 2010 Mini. Of course, it is connected

to a standard Samsung HD TV (1080P). It is also connected via ethernet and I have

a 250 Mbit internet connection.

discrete video cards today are 99% focused 3d features, which only speed things up when you play 3d games or use a 3d modeling program

if the hd is not SSD then replacing it with a SSD would speed things up

sexkitty76 wrote:

....My question is, is there a way to install a faster processing chip or better video chip that will make it stream movies better ....

If your issue is with streaming video, answer the following:

-What streaming video services are you having issue with?

-What sort of network connection do you have? Both within your home and via ISP to internet.

-In terms of the streaming service, do they use Adobe Flash, HTML5, Silverlight, etc.?

-Also related to the above (especially Flash), do you have hardware acceleration

enabled or disabled?

-What quality settings are you using for your streaming? Depending on your

home networking and your internet connection speed from your ISP, you could

be limited by these.

There are many other things that can effect streaming quality besides the Mini

that you have and can have a much greater impact. FWIW, I have a 2010 Mini

that can receive 1080P video streams and playback 1080p video files at full

quality with no issue what so ever.

If you are trying to playback 4K video, there is simply no way a 2010 Mini can do that.

some MacBooks some iMacs has video card daughter boards

these are not some general std. so only boards made for the model works

you can find your mac mini model here Mac mini Repair - iFixit

and see if it has a daughter board and what model number it has

but as stated it does not mean you can get a resent video card and connect it