Mid 2010 15" MBP Performance on ACD

[B.Chang]

Hello

I am planning on getting an ACD for my mid 2010 15" MBP.

Specs:
2.66 GHz Intel Core i7
8 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 512 MB
256GB SSD

My question is whether this larger display will impact significantly impact the performance of my MBP.

I will use it for programming on Eclipse, Matlab, and some editing on Photoshop. I also do some light gaming on Starcraft 2.

I also run bootcamp occasionally to work on ProEngineer, but this is a very rare occurrence and I usually use my university's computers for this.

Thank you for any input.

 

[Eddyisgreat]

i run 27" add on 2010 17" mbp 512 vram fine.

 

[B.Chang]

i run 27" add on 2010 17" mbp 512 vram fine.

Do you notice any slower speeds due to a higher resolution? Also, is it okay to run the MBP closed? I have heard that the keyboard is used for some cooling.

Thanks.

 

[Eddyisgreat]

Nope. I run in clamshell mode all the time. Don't let anyone tell you that the Keyboard is used as a vent. It just isn't true.

 

[Ronnoco]

I too run a 27" ACD from my 2010 i5 MBP (8GB RAM)...no problems...absolutley gorgeous display and flawless execution from the MBP...(i run in clamshell, but if I am running a CPU intensive program ie: Handbrake, I open the lid slightly and it does in fact run about 4 or 5 degrees cooler)...

 

[B.Chang]

Hmm okay. Thanks for the information and replies! :]

 

[karohan]

Running with the ACD in clamshell results in no choppiness or anything. Running in dual monitor mode, you may notice some GUI choppiness, but not too much slowdown regarding raw performance.

 

[Blue Sun]

The GT 330M is a capable graphics chip.

The problem is with the integrated Intel GMA HD. Does anyone have any suggestions getting the integrated chip to perform GUI animations more smoothly with the regular display (Expose, Spaces etc)?

Sorry to hijack the thread by the way

I've tried to contact Apple, but it isn't easy these days - they same to funnel you into the Discussion board.