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    Macbook Pro 2008 Graphics card upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Kashay, Feb 23, 2009.

  1. Kashay

    Kashay Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey Guys I was thinking to buy a MBP soon and im wondering if the 9600m GT graphics card is upgradable? I heard it was choppy Playing L4d, Far cry 2.
    THanks :)
     
    Kashay, Feb 23, 2009
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There is nothing you can do, most laptop graphics cards are not upgradeable.
     
    Greg, Feb 23, 2009
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  3. zergslayer69

    zergslayer69 Liquid Hz

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    Only very very specific laptops have upgradable gpus. Even then, they don't offer many choices. The macbook pro in this case is not one of them. Apple has never been a cutting edge gaming company, so there's no reason to offer it.
     
    zergslayer69, Feb 23, 2009
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    chyidean Notebook Evangelist

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    Really, if gaming was your priority, I wouldn't consider a Mac.
     
    chyidean, Feb 23, 2009
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    sulkorp Notebook Deity

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    Its not choppy playing those games. I've played them all on decent settings and resolutions on my previous gen with a 8600
     
    sulkorp, Feb 24, 2009
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