Mac pro and games

[imrocking_since92]

There must have been few threads about this topic before..but i tried to find and couldnt..
I want to buy macbook..but i would like to know will i be able to run games for windows on it without installing windows??
i think if not than it would not be worth to invest so much on a macbook..so please help..if yes will i be able to run all the gamess??
thanks in advance,,

 

[Naxal]

Apple OS X comes with Boot Camp allowing Dual booting the system with Windows but even though at such price in which you get a MAC Book Pro, you dont get a a config which you can call an extreme gamer, rather almost half the price Windows Based Laptops are packing similar Gaming power compare to MBP.

If gaming is one of main the need, its better to look for Dell 17" options or high end 15" options with extreme configs. If the budget is there for 17" top of the line Apple MBP, then consider Alienware seriese from Dell

 

[aaruni]

If you definitely want a mac, then there is the option to bootcamp. Also, AFAIK, now that steam is available for Mac, many games should be available for Mac too.
But if gaming is your main priority, then you might want to consider other laptops in the market. I read that Alienware make nice gaming laptops..

 

[imrocking_since92]

Thanks guys..i already got a gamin pc..so i wanted to try mac os..its ok if i wont be able to run all games..but i would like to try mac anyways..

 

[Naxal]

but i would like to try mac anyways..

Try the Mac Mini..

Apple - Mac mini - Technical Specifications

The basic model (the cpu only) is around 35k in India.. You can use it with your existing Desktop's Display, Keyboard and mouse

 

[aaruni]

Or you can try hackintosh....

 

[imrocking_since92]

thanks guys..probably i will use bootcamp feature and install windows..can anyone can tell will it effect perfomance in any way while using both the os?? even after i making proper partion and all..

 

[aaruni]

AFAIK, it will work as a regular windows system with no performance side-effects at all.

 

[prvprv]

@imrocking_since92 There wont be any performance issues.
I was able to play max-payne 3 using very low settings on my 13" MBP (2011). I played for about 30min.
Within 1 min of starting the game, the heatsink fan goes to 6200rpm from 2000rpm.
Not kidding but I use NIPPO 12 inch Rechargable / Rechargeable Table Fan -- 6 hours BACKUP | eBay to cool my MBP

 

[aaruni]

doesn't the MBP 13'' have overheating issues?

 

[aroraanant]

^^^^^
No

 

[aaruni]

*discussions.apple.com/thread/2764570?start=0&tstart=0

 

[aroraanant]

^^^^
I m using one that is the reason I m saying so.
It was there in previous gen macbooks but now it is not there.

 

[aaruni]

Got it!