macbook pro 2.5ghz 512mb 8600

[gingerling]

I am really considering going to a Mac rather than a PC.
How well will a MBP 2.5ghz 512mb 8600m run WOW?

At max settings will I get good frame rates?

 

[Eidorian]

Are you sure you want to get a MacBook Pro just to run WoW?

 

[gingerling]

I didnt say it was just to run wow?

 

[durant0s]

I've yet to try WoW on mine, but I have the 2.5 ghz with 4 gigs of RAM and I can run Warcraft 3 fine, while burning a disc, d\ling stuff, and IMing people. Though it will get hot when your using the graphics card a lot so be ready.

 

[katorga]

Works fine for me

I run WoW in Bootcamp and in OSX with no problems on my 2.4 MBP. It gets HOT. I prefer bootcamp because I can install faster nvidia drivers and use RMclock to keep the temps down a little.

Heck, I even run Guildwars on OSX using wine. Works like a champ.

All said, it runs things about as well as a mobile 8600 can, which is a lot worse than a desktop 8800.

 

[dmw007]

Yes, the 2.5GHz MacBook Pro will run WOW fine on Max settings.

 

[Genghis Khan]

I play wow on my MacBook C2D 2.0GHz, 4GB ram, intel GMA950 and the only time the screen stutters is when there's about 10 other players on my screen.

A MacBook Pro 2.5GHz, 2GB ram, 512 8600m gt should be fine

 

[xparaparafreakx]

My brother is getting a MBP like yours, 17", for WOW. Ill tell you how it runs on friday. They only difference is 7200rpm hard drive.

 

[mongrol]

Heck, I even run Guildwars on OSX using wine. Works like a champ.

Wine or Crossover? I was under the impression that GL was broken on Wine on OSX.