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sask-king306 · sask-king306 #1 (**permalink**)

02-10-2011, 03:07 PM

I have a mac book pro and I was wondering what is the best software out there to play PC games. I want to be able to play the new PC game Rift that is soon to be released. I have tried parrels but I find it choppy and could be better but then again it could be because it was a ligit copy. Can anyone shine some inseight for me I would grately appreciate it.

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #2 (**permalink**)

02-10-2011, 03:11 PM

Your best & fastest option with your MacBook is to set it up as a dual-boot computer using "bootcamp". You will also need a legal copy of Windows to complete the installation.

If you don't know what I'm talking about...Google "bootcamp".

Here's a link to get you started:

http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/

But bear in mind...Mac's are not known as the best gaming computers...and if you have an older MacBook...high demand games may still not run super smoothly.

HTH,

- Nick

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #3 (**permalink**)

02-10-2011, 03:30 PM

Really depends on your MBP's specs. Please post those.
As Nick mentioned, if you bootcamp into Windows you will be able to use your Mac's full processing power and have a better chance at playing games without problems.

Side note: you really should use a more descriptive thread title to illicit more help. Most people will skip right past your thread if it doesn't get their attention.

sask-king306 · sask-king306 #4 (**permalink**)

02-11-2011, 01:27 AM

Thank you guys and sorry for the small no detail thread I was busy and had to post with a iphone lol

but I do thank you for the replies though I have heard bootcamp is the best option. I will check it out.

CrimsonRequiem · CrimsonRequiem #5 (**permalink**)

02-11-2011, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sask-king306

Thank you guys and sorry for the small no detail thread I was busy and had to post with a iphone lol

but I do thank you for the replies though I have heard bootcamp is the best option. I will check it out.

It's kind of the only option if insist on gaming on a Mac. Especially ones that are Windows only. >_>

pigoo3 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 20, 2008 Location: U.S. Posts: 20,289 Mac Specs: 13" MB 2.4ghz, 2gig ram, OS 10.7.4	02-10-2011, 03:11 PM Your best & fastest option with your MacBook is to set it up as a dual-boot computer using "bootcamp". You will also need a legal copy of Windows to complete the installation. If you don't know what I'm talking about...Google "bootcamp". Here's a link to get you started: http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/ But bear in mind...Mac's are not known as the best gaming computers...and if you have an older MacBook...high demand games may still not run super smoothly. HTH, - Nick - Computer slow, too many "beachballs", read this: Beachballs - Computer seems slower than it used to? Read this for some speedup tips: Speedup - Almost full hard drive? Some solutions. Out of Space - Apple Battery Info. Battery
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Member Since: Feb 10, 2011 Posts: 2	02-10-2011, 03:07 PM I have a mac book pro and I was wondering what is the best software out there to play PC games. I want to be able to play the new PC game Rift that is soon to be released. I have tried parrels but I find it choppy and could be better but then again it could be because it was a ligit copy. Can anyone shine some inseight for me I would grately appreciate it.
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Member Since: Feb 10, 2011 Posts: 2	02-11-2011, 01:27 AM Thank you guys and sorry for the small no detail thread I was busy and had to post with a iphone lol but I do thank you for the replies though I have heard bootcamp is the best option. I will check it out.
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