If you buy a kepler card from the list on page 1, you shouldn't have a problem as long as you install OpenCore, which you will if you want to go to any newer OS.
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iM 4,1-14,4 2011 iMac Graphics Card Upgrade
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Okay got it. Last thing when you say open core do you mean the program or a bootable CD/SD/USB. I made an open core CD but I’m seeing that there’s like two versions of it. There’s an actual program and then there’s a bootable back up.
Anyone here can tell me if any of those mxm graphics cards can reach the power of the Gtx 1050 ti?
MXM A: The WX4150 should come close. You lose I think around 10%
MXM B: You have more choices, but they're more expensive. Think RX480, WX7100, etc.
Are you sure, can a wx 4150 really compete with Gtx 1050 ti (desktop) ? im not sure
Desktop I'm not sure. I was using the TFlop values in the techpowerup gpu database to compare them, and I think I used the mobile values. Should be above a regular 1050 in any case
Quick question after doing this to fix the black screen issue, I’ll power down place the k3100m in and then ssh into the system to flash with the latest vbios?
For K3100m only.
vBIOS flashing by GRML Linux USB must be done first.
After that boot to High Sierra to check if it has native boot screen and backlight control.
Then apply changes accordingly to actual situation.
Hi,
I have upgraded in the past my 11,2 with an i7 CPU, recently jumped to Monterey thanks to OCLP.
Next was the GPU to get the metal support, purchased a M5100 (was supposed to be the DELL red one, received the green version with Elpida memory, 1G9-C93157-00A_03), did the switch, computer was running but no display because of the ROM (I installed the GCN support prior to the installation, 3rd LED on the MB is not lit).
Did the Xanderon thing, I could successfully access remotely the computer, I forced a ROM update, with the (Elpida, green M5100 ROM version from @Ausdauersportler post) :
Old SSID: 810A
New SSID: 15CC
Old P/N: BR46525.001
New P/N: BR46365.001
Old DeviceID: 6820
New DeviceID: 6821
Old Product Name: HP Tropo XT Venetian GDDR5 128Mx32 350e/150m 0.9V OPM
New Product Name: Venus XTGL C42251 GDDR5 128Mx16 OPM
Old BIOS Version: 015.048.000.069.046525
New BIOS Version: 015.036.000.006.046365
Flash type: MX25L1005
Burst size is 256
20000/20000h bytes programmed
20000/20000h bytes verified
I'm not sure what kind of card exactly I had.....but the memory seems to be configured differently (128Mx32 vs 128Mx16).....long story short the thing is bricked now .....cannnot access remotely anymore.
From what I understand I need to force a ROM update with the CH341A clamp ? right ? that's my only option ?
What ROM version should I have used on that particular card ?
Thanks !
I have upgraded in the past my 11,2 with an i7 CPU, recently jumped to Monterey thanks to OCLP.
Next was the GPU to get the metal support, purchased a M5100 (was supposed to be the DELL red one, received the green version with Elpida memory, 1G9-C93157-00A_03), did the switch, computer was running but no display because of the ROM (I installed the GCN support prior to the installation, 3rd LED on the MB is not lit).
Did the Xanderon thing, I could successfully access remotely the computer, I forced a ROM update, with the (Elpida, green M5100 ROM version from @Ausdauersportler post) :
Old SSID: 810A
New SSID: 15CC
Old P/N: BR46525.001
New P/N: BR46365.001
Old DeviceID: 6820
New DeviceID: 6821
Old Product Name: HP Tropo XT Venetian GDDR5 128Mx32 350e/150m 0.9V OPM
New Product Name: Venus XTGL C42251 GDDR5 128Mx16 OPM
Old BIOS Version: 015.048.000.069.046525
New BIOS Version: 015.036.000.006.046365
Flash type: MX25L1005
Burst size is 256
20000/20000h bytes programmed
20000/20000h bytes verified
I'm not sure what kind of card exactly I had.....but the memory seems to be configured differently (128Mx32 vs 128Mx16).....long story short the thing is bricked now .....cannnot access remotely anymore.
From what I understand I need to force a ROM update with the CH341A clamp ? right ? that's my only option ?
What ROM version should I have used on that particular card ?
Thanks !
What you have received is actually a W5170M.
If your iMac does not POST (ie. no chime), then essentially yes...
The one for W5170M...
Thanks ..... I was so close to make it work.... one step forward three steps backward..
Hi everyone! I bought a 27" mid 2011 iMac that came with the 2gb HD 6970M gpu model. I'm thinking of upgrading the gpu to a WX4150, but is the larger heat sink going to be a problem?
Hello, I've installed a new LCD cable. The reflowed original GPU was installed, along with Big Sur with OCLP. All appeared to be working well and displaying on the screen. I installed the M6100 and met a black screen. I booted up the Linux GPU flashing tool in case the GPU I bought was not flashed correctly, (still a black screen) and I am unable to see the system on my router.
I'm guessing I may missed a OCLP configuation? I've changed the GPU in this imac 4 times now lol. The fans always go at full speed, I'm not sure how to fix that, everything appears to be attached properly.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
I'm guessing I may missed a OCLP configuation? I've changed the GPU in this imac 4 times now lol. The fans always go at full speed, I'm not sure how to fix that, everything appears to be attached properly.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
Actually it does chime...before the flash the screen was blank but I could get access remotely with the Xanderon/The_croupier usb stick.
Now it chimes, but I don't have remote access, could it be asking a question or something ? should I press something on the keyboard ? is there an other solution than the CH341A clamp ?
thanks
If you were trying to SSH to the iMac from a Windows machine the second time, you will need to delete some files generated from your successful first attempt. I don't remember where the files are saved in the Windows system disk, but you can search for any file that was newly generated at the time of the first remote access.
The larger heatsink is not a problem. The problem is to find the WX4150 with reasonable price.
Alright great! Yeah the prices are absurd for almost decade old grapchics cards but it is what it is
good morning everyone, I know it doesn't matter much here but I know you are very experienced, I have 1 imac 24 2008 core 2 , with hd2600 pro 256mb. possible some gpu upgrade, it's not important to upgrade osx
hello guys) I updated the video card in iMac 21 mid 2011 to Amd Radeon Pro WX3200 4gb bought on Aliexpress for $95, everything works perfectly) I am attaching some tests)
This is excellent to see - thank you for taking the plunge. My WX3200 is currently... less than functional... so very nice to see another user with one.
Where to start. I kind of look at an iMAC as a car - engine is the processor and gpu is the transmission. The gpu is the component that would be considered as planned obsolescence. For most "consumer usage", the old intels will work fine.
I have a 12,1 mid-2011 32GB DDR3 21.5 inch w/ AMD 6770M 512MB. It works just fine - original SSD and all. Well, except graphics do flake out sometimes with intermittent blinking blocks (usually when my son is running twitch and forgot to turn on the external fan I have behind it). It probably just needs thermal paste redone ....but I'm thinking if I'm going to tear it down to do that....I might as well upgrade.
I read a bunch of the OCLP as well as this thread and branches. I'm currently stuck at High Sierra due to the Metal requirement. I am thinking of the WX4130 since it will give me good graphics boost, POST, and METAL capability.
My question is really OSX then. Should I bother to upgrade to Big Sur or Monterey ? I presume auto-updates will never work since the system will still show as too old. Is that correct ? That includes security patches. Is that correct ? I just need to know what I'm getting into from a maintenance perspective.
While I understand the whole SOC thing, I'm a little old school. So I also have 20,2 i7 3.8Ghz 128GB DDR4 27 inch w/ AMD 5700XT 16GB. That's my backup.
Any and all feedback/suggestions please.
I have a 12,1 mid-2011 32GB DDR3 21.5 inch w/ AMD 6770M 512MB. It works just fine - original SSD and all. Well, except graphics do flake out sometimes with intermittent blinking blocks (usually when my son is running twitch and forgot to turn on the external fan I have behind it). It probably just needs thermal paste redone ....but I'm thinking if I'm going to tear it down to do that....I might as well upgrade.
I read a bunch of the OCLP as well as this thread and branches. I'm currently stuck at High Sierra due to the Metal requirement. I am thinking of the WX4130 since it will give me good graphics boost, POST, and METAL capability.
My question is really OSX then. Should I bother to upgrade to Big Sur or Monterey ? I presume auto-updates will never work since the system will still show as too old. Is that correct ? That includes security patches. Is that correct ? I just need to know what I'm getting into from a maintenance perspective.
While I understand the whole SOC thing, I'm a little old school. So I also have 20,2 i7 3.8Ghz 128GB DDR4 27 inch w/ AMD 5700XT 16GB. That's my backup.
Any and all feedback/suggestions please.
Hi, thank you for this solution.
I'm using Open Core 0.6.1 but i don't understand how to enable this patch in the Open Core settings.
Please could you explain me how to enable it?
Thanks
My Google skills havent found me any matches but...
Has anyone tried BIOS edits for the Radeons in 2011 iMacs?
BIOS is easilty extracted (GPU-Z on Windows, or DL from TechPowerup database)
BIOS clocks easily editted with Radeon BIOS Editor (TechPowerup)
Flash to card with ATIFlash/AMDFlash (TechPowerup) from Windows
Test? I'd think the biggest risk would be recovering from a brick (Ch341 programmer or PC needed)
RBE doesnt throw any errors about MacEFI being stripped from the editted rom. So assume that's OK.
Seems a good way to overclock and undervolt the card (the latter would help with temps and longevity of these cards)
Don't have a 2011 iMac right now to try this on but picking up two (spares/repairs machines) in next few weeks.
I cannot believe this is an original idea
Has anyone tried BIOS edits for the Radeons in 2011 iMacs?
BIOS is easilty extracted (GPU-Z on Windows, or DL from TechPowerup database)
BIOS clocks easily editted with Radeon BIOS Editor (TechPowerup)
Flash to card with ATIFlash/AMDFlash (TechPowerup) from Windows
Test? I'd think the biggest risk would be recovering from a brick (Ch341 programmer or PC needed)
RBE doesnt throw any errors about MacEFI being stripped from the editted rom. So assume that's OK.
Seems a good way to overclock and undervolt the card (the latter would help with temps and longevity of these cards)
Don't have a 2011 iMac right now to try this on but picking up two (spares/repairs machines) in next few weeks.
I cannot believe this is an original idea
My Google skills havent found me any matches but...
Has anyone tried BIOS edits for the Radeons in 2011 iMacs?
BIOS is easilty extracted (GPU-Z on Windows, or DL from TechPowerup database)
BIOS clocks easily editted with Radeon BIOS Editor (TechPowerup)
Flash to card with ATIFlash/AMDFlash (TechPowerup) from Windows
Test? I'd think the biggest risk would be recovering from a brick (Ch341 programmer or PC needed)
RBE doesnt throw any errors about MacEFI being stripped from the editted rom. So assume that's OK.
Seems a good way to overclock and undervolt the card (the latter would help with temps and longevity of these cards)
Don't have a 2011 iMac right now to try this on but picking up two (spares/repairs machines) in next few weeks.
I cannot believe this is an original idea
I believe most aftermarket compatible roms available for these are are already adjusted for best performance.
