(I know of at least one case where that happened, and am sure there are more) (3) Can already run > High Siera (due to using a GPU that is Metal Capable) but if they change GPU's to a non-Metal capable one (for whatever reason) lose that capability
(2) Can upgrade by selecting a suitable GPU (and following instructions.:0} (1) Cannot upgrade past High Sierra for various reasons (perhaps cannot change existing GPU etc etc)
So I think Mac owners fall into four categories: I'm not sure if this applies to all Macs after 2012, but I'd suspect so. Install macOS 10.14 Mojave on Mac Pro (Mid 2010) and Mac Pro (Mid 2012) There are two issues here, the first is for Mac owners, the second is about what one of the biggest companies in the world (Apple) is aiming to do about graphics technology, and how it affects end users.īottom Line for Mac Owners: if you have a Mac (Mac Pro, Mac Book etc etc) and want to upgrade it, then you will lkely be loking at updating the OSx as well as some components.Īs the following link explains, if you want to update anything newer than a Mac Pro 2010 and upwards past High Sierra, you need a GPU that is Metal capable. Forgive me if I have missed a discussion on this, but when I search for Metal or related on the Forum, I don't find much.