I’m a bit confused you talk about upgrading your CPU in the title and you also talk about upgrading the graphics card in your question.
Before you go down this path consider the costs if you upgrade this system as well as how long you are hoping it will last and the limits of the MacOS that is supported on it.
OK, here we go into the deep end of the pool!
I would encourage you to do each change out one at a time so you don’t waste efforts trying to diagnose when something doesn’t go right.
I would start off upgrading the CPU, follow this guide [guide|5951] The best CPU this system supports is a [http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Core_i7/Intel-Core%20i7-2600S%20CM8062300835604.html|Intel Core i7-2600S]
Don’t forget getting a good thermal paste like [product|IF179-010] and the cleaner [product|IF179-023]
Once you know its working you can then dive into replacing the GPU board. These are your choices:
* AMD Radeon HD 6750M, 512 MB - P/N 661-5944
* AMD Radeon HD 6770M, 512 MB - P/N 661-5945
Your systems internal space, power supply, and it’s cooling limits your choices.
Here’s the guide to replace it [guide|5980]
I’m a bit confused you talk about upgrading your CPU in the title and you also talk about upgrading the graphics card in your question.
Before you go down this path consider the costs if you upgrade this system as well as how long you are hoping it will last and the limits of the MacOS that is supported on it.
OK, here we go into the deep end of the pool!
I would encourage you to do each change out one at a time so you don’t waste efforts trying to diagnose when something doesn’t go right.
I would start off upgrading the CPU, follow this guide [guide|5951] The best CPU this system supports is a [http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Core_i7/Intel-Core%20i7-2600S%20CM8062300835604.html|Intel Core i7-2600S]
Don’t forget getting a good thermal paste like [product|IF179-010] and the cleaner [product|IF179-023]
Once you know its working you can then dive into replacing the GPU board. These are your choices:
* AMD Radeon HD 6750M, 512 MB - P/N 661-5944
* AMD Radeon HD 6770M, 512 MB - P/N 661-5945
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Your systems internal space, power supply, and it’s cooling limits your choices.
I’m a bit confused you talk about upgrading your CPU in the title and you also talk about upgrading the graphics card.
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I’m a bit confused you talk about upgrading your CPU in the title and you also talk about upgrading the graphics card in your question.
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Before you tried down this path consider the costs if you upgrade this system as well as how long you are hoping it will last and the limits of the MacOS that is supported on it.
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Before you go down this path consider the costs if you upgrade this system as well as how long you are hoping it will last and the limits of the MacOS that is supported on it.
OK, here we go into the deep end of the pool!
I would encourage you to do each change out one at a time so you don’t waste efforts trying to diagnose when something doesn’t go right.
I would start off upgrading the CPU, follow this guide [guide|5951] The best CPU this system supports is a [http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Core_i7/Intel-Core%20i7-2600S%20CM8062300835604.html|Intel Core i7-2600S]
Don’t forget getting a good thermal paste like [product|IF179-010] and the cleaner [product|IF179-023]
Once you know its working you can then dive into replacing the GPU board. These are your choices:
* AMD Radeon HD 6750M, 512 MB - P/N 661-5944
* AMD Radeon HD 6770M, 512 MB - P/N 661-5945
-
Your systems internal space, power supply, and it’s cooling limits your choices.
I’m a bit confused you talk about upgrading your CPU in the title and you also talk about upgrading the graphics card.
Before you tried down this path consider the costs if you upgrade this system as well as how long you are hoping it will last and the limits of the MacOS that is supported on it.
OK, here we go into the deep end of the pool!
I would encourage you to do each change out one at a time so you don’t waste efforts trying to diagnose when something doesn’t go right.
I would start off upgrading the CPU, follow this guide [guide|5951] The best CPU this system supports is a [http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Core_i7/Intel-Core%20i7-2600S%20CM8062300835604.html|Intel Core i7-2600S]
Don’t forget getting a good thermal paste like [product|IF179-010] and the cleaner [product|IF179-023]
Once you know its working you can then dive into replacing the GPU board. These are your choices:
* AMD Radeon HD 6750M, 512 MB - P/N 661-5944
* AMD Radeon HD 6770M, 512 MB - P/N 661-5945
Your systems internal space, power supply, and it’s cooling limits your choices.
Here’s the guide to replace it [guide|5980]