MacBook Pro - New Graphics Card

Lambeau86 · Lambeau86 #1 (**permalink**)

12-01-2008, 11:16 AM

I currently have a GeForce 8600M GT 128mb in my MacBook Pro and am looking to upgrade it to something a little more powerful, so I can get the best graphics with my games. Are there any suggestions out there for a high tier card and also how hard are they to install will I need to send them to a shop to do so?

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lifeafter2am · lifeafter2am #2 (**permalink**)

12-01-2008, 11:40 AM

As far as I know they are soldered to the board and are not replaceable at all. Unless you were to replace the entire board, which wouldn't be cheap anyway.

chscag · chscag #3 (**permalink**)

12-01-2008, 12:27 PM

lifeafter2AM is correct. The graphics card in your MBP is not replaceable. Even though it is discreet with its own memory, it's integrated within the main board which is multi-layered. If you need a more powerful graphics chip, you'll need to upgrade the entire machine.

Regards.

lifeafter2am #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 25, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,395 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro Unibody	12-01-2008, 11:40 AM As far as I know they are soldered to the board and are not replaceable at all. Unless you were to replace the entire board, which wouldn't be cheap anyway. masakatsu agatsu @lifeafter2am
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Member Since: Dec 01, 2008 Posts: 28	12-01-2008, 11:16 AM I currently have a GeForce 8600M GT 128mb in my MacBook Pro and am looking to upgrade it to something a little more powerful, so I can get the best graphics with my games. Are there any suggestions out there for a high tier card and also how hard are they to install will I need to send them to a shop to do so? Lambeau86
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