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Re:Converted a MacBook into a PC by Yossarrian22 on Monday November 11, 2024 @08:46PM (#42112102)
Replace the HDD with an SSD, max out the RAM, and repaste the CPU whilst hacking it to run the latest MacOs or Linux and you’ll find a a very usable experience.

Source: I just did this with a 2011 MacBook Pro

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Re:Converted a MacBook into a PC by lunchmeat317 on Monday November 11, 2024 @10:11PM (#42112442)
That 2013 model (at least the late 2013 model that I have) añready has an SSD. RAM is soldered if I remember correctly.

Thr issue that mine has - aside from a broken hinge over time - is that one of the thermal sensors is fucked, so the machine puts the fans on full and heavily throttles the CPU. Before that happened (last year) it was a solid machine.

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Re:Converted a MacBook into a PC by kelnos on Monday November 11, 2024 @09:24PM (#42112253)
I did that with a 2012 Mac Mini a few years ago, and it was ok, but not great. A few months ago I replaced it with a little Intel N100 box, and I'm much happier now.

Consider that the utility of old hardware depends on what you want to do with it, as well.

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