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NVIDIA GC on mac is a tool for managing GPU configurations.

NVIDIA GC on mac is a tool for managing GPU configurations.

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BatDogePvP
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07-15-2022, 10:10 AM
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Hey everyone, I'm really struggling now. My laptop from late 2013 has a Retina 15-inch display, and after upgrading to Mojave, I can't update the graphics card. It's now using the default macOS driver. I've attached my laptop info for reference. This isn't my primary computer anymore—it's just mine at home.
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BatDogePvP
07-15-2022, 10:10 AM #1

Hey everyone, I'm really struggling now. My laptop from late 2013 has a Retina 15-inch display, and after upgrading to Mojave, I can't update the graphics card. It's now using the default macOS driver. I've attached my laptop info for reference. This isn't my primary computer anymore—it's just mine at home.

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BrooklynTwd
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07-19-2022, 04:47 PM
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07-19-2022, 04:47 PM #2

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07-19-2022, 05:58 PM
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Apple develops the drivers for macOS. Nvidia can no longer create drivers for macOS. Ensure your system stays current, as the operating system will manage graphics updates automatically.
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07-19-2022, 05:58 PM #3

Apple develops the drivers for macOS. Nvidia can no longer create drivers for macOS. Ensure your system stays current, as the operating system will manage graphics updates automatically.

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07-21-2022, 04:42 PM
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Alternatively, the "Update driver" option arose because the driver was developed by a third party (NVIDIA), meaning updates weren't always included in standard Mac OS X (now macOS) releases. Now Apple restricts third-party drivers, so updates appear directly within macOS updates, removing the need for that feature. Please note this interpretation is based on the response you provided, as I'm clarifying any possible confusion.
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07-21-2022, 04:42 PM #4

Alternatively, the "Update driver" option arose because the driver was developed by a third party (NVIDIA), meaning updates weren't always included in standard Mac OS X (now macOS) releases. Now Apple restricts third-party drivers, so updates appear directly within macOS updates, removing the need for that feature. Please note this interpretation is based on the response you provided, as I'm clarifying any possible confusion.

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07-21-2022, 05:33 PM
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MacOS includes graphics drivers you typically don't need to install yourself, often. Unless Apple's drivers lag, switching shouldn't be necessary. If they're sluggish, consider dual booting another OS until performance improves.
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07-21-2022, 05:33 PM #5

MacOS includes graphics drivers you typically don't need to install yourself, often. Unless Apple's drivers lag, switching shouldn't be necessary. If they're sluggish, consider dual booting another OS until performance improves.

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07-22-2022, 03:35 AM
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What? Nvidia GPUs aren't compatible with macOS. That's not about driver speed—it's because a Mac running an Nvidia GPU won't start up.
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07-22-2022, 03:35 AM #6

What? Nvidia GPUs aren't compatible with macOS. That's not about driver speed—it's because a Mac running an Nvidia GPU won't start up.

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07-22-2022, 03:45 AM
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A compatible fallback driver exists for most hardware, though Nvidia cards often run very slowly and with problems. I doubt Apple has overlooked this need, but they might be hiding something. This statement comes directly from Nvidia.
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07-22-2022, 03:45 AM #7

A compatible fallback driver exists for most hardware, though Nvidia cards often run very slowly and with problems. I doubt Apple has overlooked this need, but they might be hiding something. This statement comes directly from Nvidia.

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