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XP Defector

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How are the framerates? For gaming, how do the new IntelMacs work out in comparison to Dells/Alienware/etc.
 

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Feb 23, 2006
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I play World of Warcraft and it runs very damn well. Now, I can't compaire it to an XPS or anything. (Funny thing is, that WAS the machine I was going to buy before I bought my MBP)

Anyway, I get anything from 20 to 60 FPS depending on the area. 40 people standing around you, plus 30 mobs on a BWL raid and I still get 20 FPS. Which is very playable.

Keep in mind, thats with all settings maxed.
 

XP Defector

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Really? That sounds fairly excellent. I'd love a direct head to head of the MacBook Pro Vs the XPS and/or Top of the line Inspiron.
 

khisayruou

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Aug 21, 2004
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You should go over to the "Games" forum under Mac Software.
There are lots of posts and benchmarks with ppl running games. :)
 

Steve1496

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The Sims 2 Works excellent so far. I installed University too without a problem. It runs exceptionally well with great graphics and FPS!

May be testing FFXI sometime too..


Steve
 
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