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New memberMacBook Pro 9,1 (15' mid-2012), 2.6 GHz i7, 16 GB RAM, 256GB OWC SSD, NVIDIA GT 650M (~1GB)
El Capitan is no longer supported for some of the software I need to use, so it looks like I have to update to Sierra, High Sierra, or Mojave. I'm always remiss to update to a newer Apple OS on older hardware because it frequently results in performance dips on the machine.
From what I've read Mojave doesn't run well on this model of MBP because it leans into the GPU, and wasn't really designed to play nice with NVIDIA graphics cards. Technically it's supported, but poorly according to user reports. I've heard mixed reports about High Sierra, some saying it resulted in improved performance and battery life, others saying their system became sluggish. By all accounts Sierra was a mess, and should be avoided.
I'm wondering if anyone with a similar MBP has any experience running Mojave, High Sierra, or Sierra, and what their feedback is. Which OS will run smoothest on this model of MBP?
Hello redhawksniper. I am a Macbook pro 2011 15 inch user and i have 4 gigs of ram and 500gb hdd with i7 8 core processor. It is not upgraded but it run like a beast on HIGH SIERRA and i think with the upgrades you suggested the mid 2012 Macbook pro will run like charm. Since Sierra has come out, I don't recall anybody in either the Sierra forum or the MBP forum having an issue (performance or otherwise) specific to Sierra on the mid-2012 MBP. In doing my other Sierra upgrade, I noticed fewer 3rd-party software upgrade issues than going from Mountain Lion to Yosemite or from Yosemite to El Capitan. On June 5, 2017, Apple previewed macOS High Sierra. It was available as a 'public beta' starting on June 26, 2017, and was released as a final product on September 25, 2017. Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. (macOS High Sierra on MacBook Pro) macOS High Sierra is a free release and the final version only will be available officially via Apple's own App. Best sketching software windows.
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You can upgrade to macOS High Sierra from OS X Mountain Lion or later on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2GB of memory and 14.3GB of available storage space.
MacBook introduced in late 2009 or later
MacBook Air introduced in late 2010 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in mid 2010 or later
Mac mini introduced in mid 2010 or later
iMac introduced in late 2009 or later
Mac Pro introduced in mid 2010 or later Apple connect to pc software.
To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with macOS High Sierra, the installer will let you know.
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Make a backup
Before installing any upgrade, it's a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
Get connected
It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.
Download macOS High Sierra
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If you still need macOS High Sierra, use this App Store link: Get macOS High Sierra.
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Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.
Allow installation to complete
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both macOS and related updates to your Mac firmware.
Learn more
- If you have hardware or software that isn't compatible with High Sierra, you might be able to install an earlier macOS, such as Sierra or El Capitan.
- macOS High Sierra won't install on top of a later version of macOS, but you can erase your disk first or install on another disk.
- You can use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.
