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SirDragon_
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08-05-2016, 08:28 PM
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I own an older MacBook from 2010 that I rely on daily. It still functions, even though it’s noticeably slower compared to when I first got it. The performance drop is mainly because it’s been sitting around for about four years—RAM was upgraded from 4GB to 8GB a while back, but I haven’t reached the full capacity yet. The hard drive is at 250GB, which isn’t the maximum, and I don’t have many games installed since I mostly keep files on external drives and avoided downloading large titles like Sims 4. Over time it got warm and strained, so I removed those games.

I’m curious about upgrading things: can I add more RAM, swap in a better graphics card, or install a larger storage drive? I’m new to this stuff, so don’t expect complex steps. If you need details about my setup, feel free to ask.
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08-05-2016, 08:28 PM #1

I own an older MacBook from 2010 that I rely on daily. It still functions, even though it’s noticeably slower compared to when I first got it. The performance drop is mainly because it’s been sitting around for about four years—RAM was upgraded from 4GB to 8GB a while back, but I haven’t reached the full capacity yet. The hard drive is at 250GB, which isn’t the maximum, and I don’t have many games installed since I mostly keep files on external drives and avoided downloading large titles like Sims 4. Over time it got warm and strained, so I removed those games.

I’m curious about upgrading things: can I add more RAM, swap in a better graphics card, or install a larger storage drive? I’m new to this stuff, so don’t expect complex steps. If you need details about my setup, feel free to ask.

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08-09-2016, 08:03 PM
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It doesn't make sense to upgrade further.
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mat_fram
08-09-2016, 08:03 PM #2

It doesn't make sense to upgrade further.

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08-09-2016, 09:36 PM
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Obtain an SSD, it's a huge improvement. You already have one, the limit is 8GB, that's the cap, yes, install Linux. Your Mac isn't receiving updates anymore.
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BHLxNJx
08-09-2016, 09:36 PM #3

Obtain an SSD, it's a huge improvement. You already have one, the limit is 8GB, that's the cap, yes, install Linux. Your Mac isn't receiving updates anymore.

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08-11-2016, 07:31 AM
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I’d really prefer switching to a quad-core processor instead of a dual-core one—hardly anything can be done with a dual-core now, except maybe moving to a MacBook.
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PrincessOwley
08-11-2016, 07:31 AM #4

I’d really prefer switching to a quad-core processor instead of a dual-core one—hardly anything can be done with a dual-core now, except maybe moving to a MacBook.

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08-13-2016, 08:20 AM
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Thanks in advance! I plan to update the SSD and reinstall Linux. I remember doing this with Ubuntu a while back. Could try it again and might ask more questions about building my first computer later.
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08-13-2016, 08:20 AM #5

Thanks in advance! I plan to update the SSD and reinstall Linux. I remember doing this with Ubuntu a while back. Could try it again and might ask more questions about building my first computer later.

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