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Graphic Card Issue? New 2016 15" BTO
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I have the base model 13" MacBook Pro (without TouchBar), and it's been running smoothly for the past week.
The nightmare begins... once again... overpriced garbage!
I do my friend 15" 2.6 MHz 460 4GB, custom, first batch
I'm exchanging it but I had a voicemail from a Mac senior advisor at AppleCare and we gonna talk to each other tomorrow (Friday)
I'm sorry to say that, but Apple should have really went for integrated GPU on ALL pro models AND offer a reasonably priced (lol, peed myself there a little) GPU-enclosure or kind of dock for when at home/workplace you have all the performance you need. You could plan, develop and create your projects on the go, finish them up, render, export them at home with GPU oomph.
Can you guys list the GPU if you have any problems? So far it seems only the Radeon Pro 460 has these errors?
If so it might still be a software bug that is related to for example addressing the 4GB vRam which is only in the 460. Thanks!
If so it might still be a software bug that is related to for example addressing the 4GB vRam which is only in the 460. Thanks!
We should really merge two threads dealing with this, but here is my post from another thread:
"I read your previous post and this one. Thanks for the insight.
I had spoken with a good friend who is well aquatinted with macs and he too believed it might be a firmware issue and not a hardware one. I truly hope that is the truth.
So, in theory, a software update would resolve/fix the issue?
As I mentioned in previous posts, I spoke to Apple support yesterday and was immediately moved to a senior advisor who exchanged some emails with engineers. At first, they had believed it was hardware related and approved a replacement. However, even though that offer is still on the table, the engineers asked the senior advisor for a video of the occurrence and had then saidsuggested it might be a software issue. I haven't heard anything since I submitted the videos."
Seems like we had a very similar day. I too spoke with an adviser, who had me reset the PRAM and when that didn't work, he transferred me to a senior adviser who also asked for a video. We exchanged phone calls and they set me up with an appointment tomorrow at the Apple Store. Having waited so long to finally get the machine, I'm not looking forward to what my options will be. Repair vs Replace. I'm not certain what the best course of action is. Bummed. Big Time.
Yeah, I feel your pain. Honestly, if all Mbps are doing this, which we have seen thus far, then I cannot imagine it is a hardware issue.
MR needs to post this on the front page, though.
I'm new to MR and forums in general, not sure how to get the proper attention this matter deserves. I'm hoping that we make enough noise that Apple will hear us. I appreciate your insight and feedback. I hope you resolve your issue as painfree as possible. Let's stay looped in and keep people updated about our progress or sad to say, lack thereof.
I'm getting nervous now reading this thread. My 15" with the 460 is due to arrive in about 3 weeks. I'm wondering if I should cancel or get AppleCare. I don't really want to pay 3-400 francs more for an extra year of warranty, considering how much this laptop costs to begin with.
Good they have the time to publish $300 picture books.
Good they have the time to publish $300 picture books.
Yes, I believe some with the 455 have reported issues. I think most, even with the Intel Iris graphics have had the flicker when logging in.
so this only effects the 15inch MacBook pro with redeaon graphics not the 13 inch?
No, 13 as well since I mentioned the Intel Iris graphics and those don't have a dGPU. However, it depends what issue you are talking about. The flickering at logging in issue is seen, I think, across the board. The screen freaking out during heavy lifting may be limited to 15inch pros, but those may have an issue with the dGPU and may not be a software issue.
Why is there such a hysteria. This can happen to all products in the world. Just return it and they will give a new machine. OMG - this is completely normal. My brand new car was broken after 1000miles and so what. It happens to all products of all manufacturers in the world.
To folks talking about garbage - wish you to buy laptop (different brand - not garbage according to you) and see this - because you are really stupid.
To folks talking about garbage - wish you to buy laptop (different brand - not garbage according to you) and see this - because you are really stupid.
