Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

2 Pages V   1 2 >  
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> gaming mac
meediox
post May 31 2010, 03:19 PM
Post #1
Player

Posts: 9
Joined: 19-January 09
Next event:



if i buy a mac for video editing puposes will it also make a alright gaming comp if i split the hdd and put windows on it also
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
priorax
post May 31 2010, 05:50 PM
Post #2
TF2 Comp Guy

Posts: 490
Joined: 23-August 09
From: Niddrie - Melb
Next event:



Give us specs, then we can say
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
oohms
post May 31 2010, 09:33 PM
Post #3
Server/Comp Gopher

Posts: 302
Joined: 13-June 07
Next event:



Depends entirely on the video card

(/me keeps quiet about his opinion of macs)
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
AeroCommander
post Jun 1 2010, 01:19 PM
Post #4
Player

Posts: 1
Joined: 1-June 10
Next event:



yeah i have the same problem i got a mac for uni
the specs for mine are
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro5,4
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.53 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP53.00AC.B03
SMC Version (system): 1.49f2
Serial Number (system): W80051HP7XJ
Hardware UUID: 93CBA688-DE0E-5A8F-8985-B5FBADB7FDB4
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled

with NVIDIA GeForce 9400M:graphics
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Zardoz
post Jun 1 2010, 05:36 PM
Post #5
Respawn LAN big kahoona

Posts: 443
Joined: 31-May 06
Next event:



Hi,

I currently use the latest MacBook Pro with the GT330M and have been very happy with the Windows gaming performance. Portal under Mac OSX was slower that the Windows version.

If you get the 15 inch, make sure you get the upgraded high res screen. Also, Apple retail stores will give you a full refund within two weeks if you are unhappy with it for any reason - so try it and see how it goes.

-z
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
GIARUS
post Jun 1 2010, 06:52 PM
Post #6
Player

Posts: 547
Joined: 2-July 09
From: Werribee South
Next event:



QUOTE (Zardoz @ Jun 1 2010, 05:36 PM) *
Hi,

I currently use the latest MacBook Pro with the GT330M and have been very happy with the Windows gaming performance. Portal under Mac OSX was slower that the Windows version.

If you get the 15 inch, make sure you get the upgraded high res screen. Also, Apple retail stores will give you a full refund within two weeks if you are unhappy with it for any reason - so try it and see how it goes.

-z



Even Zardoz agree's macs are not gaming comps
PC FTW


--------------------

The internet! Where men are men, Women are men & underage teens are FBI agents
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
SirSquidness
post Jun 1 2010, 07:12 PM
Post #7
^_^

Posts: 1,153
Joined: 5-October 08
From: Bendigo!
Next event:



QUOTE (GIARUS @ Jun 1 2010, 06:52 PM) *
Even Zardoz agree's macs are not gaming comps

QUOTE (Zardoz @ Jun 1 2010, 05:36 PM) *
I currently use the latest MacBook Pro with the GT330M and have been very happy with the Windows gaming performance. Portal under Mac OSX was slower that the Windows version.


--------------------
TRON MAN SAYS:
Using proper spelling and grammar makes you look smart. USE THEM! =D

Important information regarding your abuse of the English language
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
meediox
post Jun 4 2010, 12:46 PM
Post #8
Player

Posts: 9
Joined: 19-January 09
Next event:



im getting the mid range 15 inch seeing as it has a hd graphics card n 500 gig ram
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
priorax
post Jun 4 2010, 01:30 PM
Post #9
TF2 Comp Guy

Posts: 490
Joined: 23-August 09
From: Niddrie - Melb
Next event:



QUOTE (meediox @ Jun 4 2010, 12:46 PM) *
500 gig ram

...want
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Sando
post Jun 4 2010, 03:42 PM
Post #10
Respawn Alumni

Posts: 363
Joined: 24-May 06
From: Hoppers Crossing
Next event:



QUOTE (SirSquidness @ Jun 1 2010, 07:12 PM) *
QUOTE (GIARUS @ Jun 1 2010, 06:52 PM) *
Even Zardoz agree's macs are not gaming comps

QUOTE (Zardoz @ Jun 1 2010, 05:36 PM) *
I currently use the latest MacBook Pro with the GT330M and have been very happy with the Windows gaming performance. Portal under Mac OSX was slower that the Windows version.



You only realised now that GIARUS can't read?
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
tazzyface
post Jun 4 2010, 07:21 PM
Post #11
Player

Posts: 30
Joined: 29-August 09
From: Werribee
Next event:



500gig ram?! Wow, my PC only has 6gb. Macs must be special after all.

I think you mean 500gb HDD space and 4gb RAM. tongue.gif


--------------------
"I'm interested in upgrading my twenty eight point eight kilobaud internet connection to a one point five megabit fibre-optic T-1 line. Will you be able to provide an IP router that's compatible with my token ring ethernet LAN configuration?"
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
TeamSlayer
post Jun 5 2010, 09:13 PM
Post #12
Player

Posts: 41
Joined: 18-February 10
Next event:



shit! 500gb of ram? me wantee

ive only got 4


--------------------
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
phrostyboi
post Jun 5 2010, 09:46 PM
Post #13
Player

Posts: 25
Joined: 3-May 10
Next event:



mac is only a PC which is white and expensive, with a different BIOS and diferent OS

one of those things you'd either like or hate... kinda like Novell networks

(yes I'm a closet Novell guy...)
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
TeamSlayer
post Jun 5 2010, 09:50 PM
Post #14
Player

Posts: 41
Joined: 18-February 10
Next event:



i believe that the only use macs are good for is design of images, graphics and videos

other than that theyre only good for smashing and bashing because theyre just an expensive paperweight that supposedly looks sleek

i admit the ipod is good but thats all from mac

i completely agree with this vid smile.gif
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKxKvt9_0Q8


--------------------
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Wombie
post Jun 5 2010, 09:52 PM
Post #15
Player

Posts: 126
Joined: 23-June 06
From: CUNTry
Next event:



These days Mac hardware is extensively the same/similar to that of a PC


--------------------
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
TeamSlayer
post Jun 5 2010, 09:53 PM
Post #16
Player

Posts: 41
Joined: 18-February 10
Next event:



QUOTE (Wombie @ Jun 5 2010, 09:52 PM) *
These days Mac hardware is extensively the same/similar to that of a PC


i agree...i jailbroke my touch and now it suits me...it looks like windows 7!


--------------------
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
tazzyface
post Jun 5 2010, 10:11 PM
Post #17
Player

Posts: 30
Joined: 29-August 09
From: Werribee
Next event:



QUOTE (TeamSlayer @ Jun 5 2010, 09:50 PM) *
i believe that the only use macs are good for is design of images, graphics and videos


I design images, graphics and whatnot at uni (which of course makes me an expert on the topic...) and I much prefer the PCs to the Mac computers. Much faster and easier to use. Plus I don't look like an idiot trying to find the power button on the iMacs tongue.gif


--------------------
"I'm interested in upgrading my twenty eight point eight kilobaud internet connection to a one point five megabit fibre-optic T-1 line. Will you be able to provide an IP router that's compatible with my token ring ethernet LAN configuration?"
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
ihasaflavur
post Jun 5 2010, 10:46 PM
Post #18
Player

Posts: 76
Joined: 20-August 09
From: the firey depths of HELL!
Next event:



the only computer i need is the tazzyface one. she's sleek, doesn't cost much and never blue screens.


--------------------
oh my pancake hammer! - Jagster
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Wombie
post Jun 5 2010, 10:57 PM
Post #19
Player

Posts: 126
Joined: 23-June 06
From: CUNTry
Next event:



QUOTE (TeamSlayer @ Jun 5 2010, 11:53 AM) *
QUOTE (Wombie @ Jun 5 2010, 09:52 PM) *
These days Mac hardware is extensively the same/similar to that of a PC


i agree...i jailbroke my touch and now it suits me...it looks like windows 7!


so is your issue with the operating system or are you just some extremist against steve jobs having a popular corporation?


--------------------
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
R4N
post Jun 5 2010, 11:02 PM
Post #20
Hueg.

Posts: 634
Joined: 4-June 07
From: In a packing crate till next respawn.
Next event:



QUOTE (Wombie @ Jun 5 2010, 10:57 PM) *
QUOTE (TeamSlayer @ Jun 5 2010, 11:53 AM) *
QUOTE (Wombie @ Jun 5 2010, 09:52 PM) *
These days Mac hardware is extensively the same/similar to that of a PC


i agree...i jailbroke my touch and now it suits me...it looks like windows 7!


so is your issue with the operating system or are you just some extremist against steve jobs having a popular corporation?


I don't think either of those responses make sense at all.

To keep things on topic.

Modern macs "depending on the configuration you choose of course" should play most games at a reasonable frame rate.

As zardoz said a top spec macbook pro has a GT330m gfx card, which will provide similar performance to a desktop 9600gt.

I would recommend running windows on it for all your games, as darwine/VMware/etc will slow down gaming perfomance...quite a bit smile.gif


--------------------

Voodoo: i5 3570k, Asrock Z77, 16GB DDR3, Ati 280x 3GB, 120GB 520 SSD + 2x 2TB, Lian-Li PC A04, Win8.1.
Banshee: N2820 Intel NUC, 4GB DDR3l, 60GB Kingston V300 SSD, 1080P Projector :3
Rush: HP Microserver, 8GB DDR3, 4x 2TB
Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
 

2 Pages V   1 2 >
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 24th April 2024 - 03:29 PM
Powered By IP.Board 2.3.6 © 2024  IPS, Inc.