#Mid 2012 macbook pro 15 retina drivers
Still, drivers weren't there yet, so software next. Upon powering up the system, macOS detected eGPU setup (menubar icon), Razer Core X (under Thunderbolt in System information), RX 580 (under PCIe in System information), and even SyncMaster. Samsung SyncMaster display was connected to RX 580 with DVI cable which is truly an eyesore but was necessary for test setup. Apple Thunderbolt 3 to TB2 adapter and original 2012 Apple Thunderbolt cable made aesthetically pleasing solution and formed connection between MacBook Pro and Razer Core X. Second, cable connections were established. RX 580 was chosen because it is natively supported by macOS, card was moderately priced and readily available, and performance was deemed sufficient. It is still worth noting that having small fingers made backplate screw access easier compared to those who have big fingers (access to backplate screw when GPU is in-place is hindered). Razer Core X has solid built-quality and rack-like solution allowed easy and quick installation of GPU. Initial setup both from hardware and software perspectives was remarkably easy.įirst, eGPU was assembled. Display has resolution of 1920x1080 at 60 Hz with truly horrible color accuracy and abysmally low contrast ratio 😉 Test display: Ancient Samsung SyncMaster connected with DVI-cable (dear god how thick and unflexible these cables are!).Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter.Original 2012 Apple Thunderbolt Cable (TB1).
Sapphire RADEON RX 580 8GB GDDR5 NITRO+.Still in 2019 truly gorgeous Retina display.MacBook Pro 15" Retina Mid 2012 with dual GPU setup: iGPU Intel HD4000 + dGPU Nvidia GT 650M.With courage given by this forum I decided pursue the eGPU path despite the fact that Mid 2012 model has problematic iGPU/Nvidia dGPU combination.
#Mid 2012 macbook pro 15 retina update
Still unhappy with current MacBook offerings and believing that Mid 2012 model is one of the best laptops Apple has ever engineered – I decided to seek alternative solution to update my system. My dear 7 years old MacBook Pro 15" Retina has recently ever-growingly shown insufficient graphics performance.
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