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    Will I be able to upgrade the Macbook Pro's GPU?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by XProsPektX, Jan 10, 2009.

  1. XProsPektX

    XProsPektX Newbie

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    Hey,
    I was wondering if i bought the new Macbook Pro notebook, would i be able to upgrade the GPU.

    Thanks.
     
    XProsPektX, Jan 10, 2009
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  2. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    No you won't.

    Even if you could, it would probably burn up within hours.
     
    Kevin, Jan 10, 2009
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  3. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    In short, no :p. I'm not sure about the new unibodies but the old ones were soldered onto the Logic Board. Just, no, most notebooks cannot change GPUs.
     
    Sam, Jan 10, 2009
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  4. S_P_Q_R

    S_P_Q_R Notebook Evangelist

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    No for the GPU, but if you model notebook came out customizable = built according to individual specification and other motherboards of your model had a better GPU, you might be able to buy those motherboards with a better GPU. It won't be cheap and depends on how much you're willing to spend, although you could sell your original motherboard reducing the layout for this swap it still will run into $300+!
    If you want this, google your model laptop and if you find the same model with a better GPU that is to your taste, contact Apple to see if you could get your hands on one.
    P.S. No other models, not the one after or before just your model!
     
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  5. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    No. You won't be able to upgrade the GPU or even the CPU.

    The Macbook Pro motherboard is a very intricate and compact board, with all the components soldered using bg-PGA(Ballgrid-Pin Grid Array) format of the CPU and GPU eliminating any socket formats. This allows for a slimmer more compact case design ie;unibody for the notebook.
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    D3X, Jan 11, 2009
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