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  1. A

    How foolish would it be to buy an M4 Max MBP for gaming ?

    Hi, So basically i'm now wondering if buying an M4 Max macbook would be enough to play titles such as Crusader Kings 3 (particularly the AGOT mod), Cyberpunk 2077 and the next GTA 6 with high/very high graphics settings. I was planing on buying either a Razer Blade with a 4090 or a desktop PC...
  2. FrankySavvy

    M4 Max worth the extra price for Gaming?

    I have the 14" M4 Pro 14/20gpu, I know this system is way more than I need for my graphic design needs, but I do like the extra horsepower for playing games. Unfortunately, my two favorite games at the moment, Mircosoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Age of Empires IV, are still unplayable in...
  3. misterminibus

    Connecting 2 Bluetooth devices-Help Please!

    Connecting 2 Bluetooth devices - Gullikit King Kong Pro 2 & Sony Headphones - Help Please! I have an iPad Pro 9.7 running iOS 16.7.10 and have been using a gullikit King Kong pro 2 controller and Sony WH XB910 headphones to play Real Racing. Both Bluetooth devices work great on this device and...
  4. L

    Gaming help needed for Mac Mini

    I been using Windows since the beginning and I never liked it. I stuck with it because of Steam and games. Recently though I decided to go back to consoles (PS5) and do most of my programming on a Mac. I have a Mac mini (M2, 8GB ram) I got last year for $499.00 It is small, quiet, and built-in...
  5. RazorBackXX

    macOS macOS Game Mode vs. renice -20: Combining for better performance?

    "I'm trying to optimize game performance on my Mac and I'm curious about combining two different performance-boosting methods: 1. macOS Game Mode: I know this built-in feature prioritizes game performance when running full-screen. I think it allocates more system resources to the game, reduces...
  6. freezelighter

    iPhone 16/Plus A18 vs A17 Pro for gaming

    Would be interesting to see how iPhone 16 performs in games compared to 15 Pro. I don't believe that having 1 GPU more will simply answer the question. A18 in iPhone 16 is a newer and more efficient processor compared to A17 Pro in iPhone 15 Pro. The heat is to be considered as well as other...
  7. H

    Vision Pro Controllers

    Anyone heard of this? https://www.surreal-interactive.com/ Saying they have controllers for SteamVR on AVP, anyone ordered?
  8. groove-agent

    OS X Should Apple bring back eGPU support?

    Apple Silicon has brought great advancements with respect to gaming on the Mac, and we're starting to see some good titles coming to the platform. However, will Apple silicon Macs ever compete with higher tier GPUs of NVIDIA? Only time will tell. If I could look into a crystal ball, I'd be...
  9. T

    Boyoyo: Queen Fury - awesome new FPS game with Spatial Computing

    these days I bought the game call Boyoyo: Queen Fury on Apple Vision Pro and I feel this game awesome, the game is very cute and there is a lot of AR/VR/MR/XR elements, spatial computing, the game is well done and as I saw in their discord they are optimizing and uploading it every month to...
  10. Edgecrusherr

    Parallels vs VMware Fusion (can we save money?)

    Intro So, with VMware Fusion Pro now being free, I wanted to do some testing to see if I can make the switch from Parallels, and save myself from having to renew my Parallels at the end of next month. I've been running Parallels on Appel Silicon since 2021, and VMware Fusion Player on Apple...
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    Bootcamp Migration to a New Mac

    G'day everyone. Long time forum lurker, first time poster. (Go easy on me please.) Tried researching the forums and google for an answer but I can't quite find an example to match my situation, so here it goes. After years of putting up with my ****** 2018 i9 MBP constantly black screening, I...
  12. Rico Muerte

    VM Windows gaming on M series MBP? eGPU?

    Hi guys, So currently my 2 x daily machines are a 5,1 cMP (2 x 3.46, 64Gb, 580), & a 2012 non retina MBP (2.6 i7, 16Gb). Obviously both much older machines & limited as to what OS they can run natively. Ive been wanting to get a Windows machine for gaming & learning some modding/game making...I...
  13. Grobaouche

    M3 Max Rattling sound when full load (no fans)

    Hey guys ! I have a recent M3 Max MacBook Pro, and I recently stated to use it full blow. I just noticed that whenever I start to really push it, like doing encoding or gaming, there is faint rattling noise coming from under the keyboard.It is not the fans, I checked with the TG Pro app, I did...
  14. FrankySavvy

    M3 Max 14/30 vs 16/40 for Gaming with Benchmarks

    I side by side tested a 16" M3 Max with the 14/30 36gb Ram (Silver) and 16" M3 Max with 16/40 48gb Ram (Space Black). This was specifically for gaming. I have to say there wasn't much of a difference in my testing with the benchmarks and games I had at my disposal. The 3D Mark Wildlife Extreme...
  15. Rico Muerte

    Steam no longer supported on 10.13 & 10.14 - work around for existing games library...?

    Hi guys... So today I logged into Steam to update/launch ESO, & I noticed on the top RH side of the Steam window a notice that Steam would no longer be supported in 48 days from the posting of this thread: Upon clicking on the notice, I was taken to this page: So in plain english, it...
  16. J

    Apps Game Time's Anytime on Your Wrist with 'The Wrist Rush'!

    Hey everyone! 👋 I'm the developer behind a little game called The Wrist Rush for the Apple Watch, and I'd love for you guys to give it a try! It's a quick, fun game perfect for when you're on the go. I'm really keen to hear your feedback and any cool ideas you might have. Plus, I'm here to...
  17. O

    M3 Max and Resident Evil 4 - Wow....

    Not sure if there are many Resident Evil fans on these forums but holy smokes am I impressed with how the M3 Max is running RE4 Remake. With every single setting maxed out and running at native res on the 16 inch MBP, I'm getting a solid 90fps (some dips down to the 70s in intense action and...
  18. Alvin777

    What're the Fastest Discreet GPUs macOS Sonoma Has a Driver for in These Two Categories?

    Hello Mac friends. What's the fastest discreet GPUs (with how much VRAM maximum if it has a VRAM limit) macOS has drivers for in these categories : Gaming GPU: 1. Intel Macs 2. M1 to M3 Macs Workstation GPU (for 3D rendering applications for example): 1. Intel Macs 2. M1 to M3 Macs
  19. MiniApple

    Resolved iMac (M1 or M3) - secondary ussage as a monitor for Windows PC?

    Thinking about getting an iMac M1 or M3 for my daily office/web usage and was wondering since the monitor is so good: Can I use the M1 or M3 iMac also as a monitor for my Windows PC and what would be required? Quick search didn't show me anything useful, mostly only how to use it with...
  20. peneaux

    M2 pro or M3 pro for Gaming?

    Both are at the exact price but the M2 pro has 16-core GPU vs 10-core for the M3. M2 pro has Thunderbolt 4 but I don’t think that matters much. As far as gaming, which one is better? I can’t find benchmarks online but I was looking to play some 3D games like Hitman, StarCraft 2 among many others.