Have the i5 version, just wondering should I try the i7

[FyerFyer]

Hi all

I’m thinking of buying the quad core i7 2012 MBP (A1398). The price is ok and it would be a comp for travelling.

However, there’s a few dents I’m wondering should I be wary, I’ve attached a couple screenshots. Also, not sure if it can be upgraded/swapped out at all…

Any advice would be great

 

[leifp]

I’m not certain what you’re asking. You have a 2012 i5 MBPro and you are thinking to replace it with an i7 model otherwise the same/similar? Probably not worth it.

Are you a retro Mac fan? Buying a 2012 Mac in 2024, where absolutely no modern software will run on it, it will choke on certain software of its era, and replacement parts are difficult to find requires a specific mindset…

 

[Fishrrman]

If you want to "try" another MacBook Pro, I suggest you make it an Apple-refurbished 2021 MBP 14" ...

 

[russell_314]

If you want to "try" another MacBook Pro, I suggest you make it an Apple-refurbished 2021 MBP 14" ...

If he’s on a budget this might be more than he wants to spend. I would suggest a secondhand M1 MacBook Air. It’s more than powerful enough to run anything and you can get them cheap. I was going to say Apple refurbished, but their prices for M1 refurbished are ridiculous and more than on sale for new.

 

[FyerFyer]

Thanks all

No, it really is just for backpacking. I’ve replaced the i5 with a 2019 which is fine, but that’s my main comp and the i7 I really just want for office and couple of others things tbh.

Main enquiry is are the dents/marks on the comp I’ve uploaded a sign of anything in particular for this model or similar? It’s going for about £90 so thought it was worth it for what I need, however, if those signs mean it’s gonna blow up, probably not.

 

[leifp]

Thanks all

No, it really is just for backpacking. I’ve replaced the i5 with a 2019 which is fine, but that’s my main comp and the i7 I really just want for office and couple of others things tbh.

Main enquiry is are the dents/marks on the comp I’ve uploaded a sign of anything in particular for this model or similar? It’s going for about £90 so thought it was worth it for what I need, however, if those signs mean it’s gonna blow up, probably not.

Should be fine