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palsword
Dec 24, 2009, 07:35 AM
Hi,

I have the 13.3" white macbook from mid-2008, i have the intel GMA X3100 that came with the machine, any ideas?



maflynn
Dec 24, 2009, 07:38 AM
Nope, you cannot upgrade the GPU, its soldered onto the logic board.

milton.sheaf
Dec 24, 2009, 10:26 AM
Yes, you can upgrade it. You need to be familiar with GPU chipset architecture, own a soldering iron, and have a steady hand. While you're in there, you might as well swap out the video memory for lower latency parts too. Good luck.

flopticalcube
Dec 24, 2009, 10:28 AM
Yes, you can upgrade it. You need to be familiar with GPU chipset architecture, own a soldering iron, and have a steady hand. While you're in there, you might as well swap out the video memory for lower latency parts too. Good luck.I know you are having a laugh but soldering irons no longer do the trick. You need a surface mount desoldering/soldering station. :D