i think i have buyers remorse.

rukus123 · rukus123 #1 (**permalink**)

01-22-2010, 05:58 PM

So I purchased an iMac i5 on December 26, 2009. I had a couple problems like the hard drive failing the apple store so I got a replacement. I've been using the 2nd replacement for about a week and now I'm just regretting this purchase. Don't get me wrong but I love the screen, processor, and almost everything it has to offer but the fact that I can't do some of the things I would be doing on XP. I use to be an avid cs 1.6 player and I can't really do that anymore on the mac. I'm thinking of reselling this computer or maybe not... What should I do? If I do sell the computer how much should I sell it for?

(i know most of you probably think i'm crazy but the imac isn't for me i guess)

mdfuller · mdfuller #2 (**permalink**)

01-22-2010, 06:03 PM

Install Windows via Bootcamp and play CS until you fall off your chair. Problem solved. Do some research.

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #3 (**permalink**)

01-22-2010, 06:04 PM

Well there really isn't much to be said. If you prefer Windows XP over MacOS X & Macintosh computers...then your only real option is to sell it.

On the other hand...maybe you just need a bit more time to get used to it.

- Nick

Raz0rEdge · Raz0rEdge #4 (**permalink**)

01-22-2010, 06:16 PM

As @mdfuller said, install WinXP through Bootcamp and enjoy. What is preventing you from doing this and enjoying CS?

Regards

rukus123 · rukus123 #5 (**permalink**)

01-22-2010, 06:18 PM

Well, my brother keeps telling me that I shouldn't do it because he has heard bootcamp isn't really stable and also its not like I want to casually play CS more like scrimming and stuff..

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #6 (**permalink**)

01-22-2010, 06:23 PM

Bootcamp is not Stable? Bootcamp is:

#1 Partitioner that Partitions your drive into two partitions for OSX and Windows without hurting OSX like Partition Magic in Windows.

#2 It's an EFI Bootloader for Windows

#3 A boot menu to select OSX or Windows.

Otherwise Bootcamp does nothing. Windows is NATIVE and runs just like Windows on the same hardware on a Windows system. Bootcamp once Windows is installed does nothing.

bobtomay · bobtomay #7 (**permalink**)

01-22-2010, 07:39 PM

#4 Once you get tired of having Windows on your Mac, BootCamp can blow away that windows partition and move that space back into your OS X partition.

Reel1 · Reel1 #8 (**permalink**)

01-22-2010, 07:45 PM

Give it some more time. I started with one just over three years ago, I got the second one just under three years ago and now I have my third.

My wife just began using the imac I put Windows on it as well just to make her comfortable.

Good luck.

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Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Posts: 2	01-22-2010, 05:58 PM So I purchased an iMac i5 on December 26, 2009. I had a couple problems like the hard drive failing the apple store so I got a replacement. I've been using the 2nd replacement for about a week and now I'm just regretting this purchase. Don't get me wrong but I love the screen, processor, and almost everything it has to offer but the fact that I can't do some of the things I would be doing on XP. I use to be an avid cs 1.6 player and I can't really do that anymore on the mac. I'm thinking of reselling this computer or maybe not... What should I do? If I do sell the computer how much should I sell it for? (i know most of you probably think i'm crazy but the imac isn't for me i guess) Last edited by rukus123; 01-22-2010 at 06:05 PM.
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Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,821 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	01-22-2010, 06:23 PM Bootcamp is not Stable? Bootcamp is: #1 Partitioner that Partitions your drive into two partitions for OSX and Windows without hurting OSX like Partition Magic in Windows. #2 It's an EFI Bootloader for Windows #3 A boot menu to select OSX or Windows. Otherwise Bootcamp does nothing. Windows is NATIVE and runs just like Windows on the same hardware on a Windows system. Bootcamp once Windows is installed does nothing. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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mdfuller #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 01, 2007 Location: Sconie Posts: 1,216 Mac Specs: 13-inch MacBook Air	01-22-2010, 06:03 PM Install Windows via Bootcamp and play CS until you fall off your chair. Problem solved. Do some research.
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Member Since: Jul 17, 2009 Location: MA Posts: 5,854 Mac Specs: 27" i7 iMac with 16GB RAM and 1TB HDD, iPhone 3G & 4, iPod Nano 16GB, iPod Shuffle, iPad 2 16GB WiFi	01-22-2010, 06:16 PM As @mdfuller said, install WinXP through Bootcamp and enjoy. What is preventing you from doing this and enjoying CS? Regards
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rukus123 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Posts: 2	01-22-2010, 06:18 PM Well, my brother keeps telling me that I shouldn't do it because he has heard bootcamp isn't really stable and also its not like I want to casually play CS more like scrimming and stuff..
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Reel1 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 29, 2006 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 606 Mac Specs: 2.16 GHz Intel Imac Core 2 Duo//MacBook 1.83 Core 2 Duo//G5 Power Mac	01-22-2010, 07:45 PM Give it some more time. I started with one just over three years ago, I got the second one just under three years ago and now I have my third. My wife just began using the imac I put Windows on it as well just to make her comfortable. Good luck.
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