replace graphics card in macbook pro 2012

Doubt any modifications that would cause incompatibility, but something to just look out for. The existing stock is likely depleted and new part numbers for a new batch will likely be issued. Regardless, it 'SHOULD' work.įYI, there is now a 11265- 5- 06 version of the SAPPHIRE PULSE and believe the only difference is a fan modification:Įdit: B&H is one of the few with 1G in stock. Unsure what SAPPHIRE's identification of that part is, or if it correlates to the 1G in any way. The link you are referencing is identified as 100411P8GOCL. There is another version and unsure if that is the same or what the modification is/was.

I've purchased this same GPU and it's identified as 1G. The graphics card is embedded to the motherboard and upgrade means. This is the Sapphire Pulse RX 580 8GB GPU that is approved. Like any other laptop, MacBook Pro also doesnt support upgrade of graphics card. They physically look the same but are different parts.įor RX 580 install suggestions, review this thread: If you do this just MAKE SURE you buy an authentic 5,1 tray and not a 4,1>5,1 tray. It's much more expensive, but another option. If you're scared of the CPU swap/upgrade and interested, dual 3.46GHz trays are available for purchase. Do not believe the passive adapters have resolution required. There is another version and unsure if that is the same or what the modification is/was.īelieve the older 30' ACD uses Dual Link DVI only (been awhile since I've used). I've purchased this same GPU and it's identified asġG. This is the Sapphire Pulse RX 580 8GB GPU that is approved. There's a surge of them on Amazon lately after the need to use with RX 580. They now sell a version with a sleeve to tidy up the wires. This is the dual mini 6-pin to single standard 8-pin power cable I have:

Replace graphics card in macbook pro 2012