instal the new version for apple GPU-Z 2.54.0

So do yourself a favor and get the M1 mini (or a new iMac). Naturally those cards are now expensive, and being old and used at high risk of arriving dead on arrival. In 2019-2020 a couple amateurs wrote custom mac vbios files for the Quadro K1100M, and K2100M, so those are basically the only alternatives to an Apple card. A 21.5' wants an MXM-A GPU that has custom iMac firmware flashed (an iMac friendly vbios is required for the internal display to work). Granted the 765 is on the low end for TDP, but that is still an unnecessary risk/complication to ridiculously risky/complicated upgrade. Those are MXM-B cards which are too big and power hungry for a 21.5'. If you are buying an external display anyway why not get an M1 mini? However eGPU enclosures are kinda of expensive, running one over Thunderbolt 1 adds a performance penalty, and they require an external display for best results. eGpus aren't Apple supported with 2011 iMacs either, but it is possible to use one with a 2011 iMacs using third party software. The MM starts with the new M1 chip starts at $699 so for less than $900 you can have a brand new Mac that is worlds better than your 2011.ĮGPU: These are not currently supported with M1 macs (one of the few M1 flaws). If I were in your shoes I'd seriously look at the new Mac Mini, all you would need is a new display ($130 estimate) and you are in business.

If you cannot afford a new Mac (btw Apple offers free financing to qualified buyers) there are multiple alternatives available to you included Apple refurbished Macs or buying a used Mac from a reputable reseller such as or. They are now 3 generations of Mac OS removed, meaning they cannot upgrade to Mojave, Catalina or Big Sur so the longer you keep it the more of a corner you are painting yourself into. I had a 2011 until last year and recently replaced it, nice machine but they are simply now 11 years old and technology has left them behind. If you want to continue using a 2011, that is totally up to you however you will need to search for either used or old stock GPUs that will work. You can only use the GPUs that were originally available in a 2011 iMac, you cannot use anything else.

Instal the new version for apple GPU-Z 2.54.0