NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB of GDDR5 2.3GHz Here are the availiable Nvidia graphics options for this model year: Use the 'sold' ebay link to get an idea of pricing and the 'active' link to see available listings and set an alert:
Here are the logic board SKUs you should look for. Here's the guide for swapping LBs: everymac IFIXIT LB's
I just upgraded my early-2011 with a mid-2012 2.6 logic board and wanted to share my research for anyone thinking about doing the same.Īlthough you can swap for a 2011 logic board, it's only really worth it to get a 2012 b/c of the graphics card issue.