CoD on Mac Pro, Bootcamp, Win XP SP3 vs Win 7 x64

[Codex]

Originally Posted by Georgio41

I'm guessing that while you were still in nappies I was building PC's when it was still very much a dark science, so don't give it all the 'smarter than thou' crap.
Mac users use the platform generally because they'd more rather be using their equipment than delving into the insides trying to suss out wtf the burning smell is coming from....

NOW the case is closed.

Mate at high school I was using a Wang the size of a 700L fridge and Punch Cards ... ROFL

http://grossenouille.blogspot.com/20...volved-in.html

[*Buzzsaw*]

Originally Posted by Oldschool61

Why would I want to over pay for my hardware??? I like my money and I think Steve Jobs has enough already. Only difference now with mac and pc is the os and price for components. PC cost less for the same mac equivalent. If you own a mac and want to run mainstream software you have to run a windows shell so what is the point. Mac has the nice WALLED in garden so you cant do the same as with PC. And typically, pc builders are smarter than mac users.
Case closed!

I have both Macs and PC's.

The PC's are better for games, but only because the games were written for them.

Macs are better for everything else, their operating system and software is head and shoulders above a PC. Take Video editing for example, Final Cut Pro will run well on Macs with slower Intel CPU's, and give much better performance than a Windows editing program on a PC with a faster CPU.

Mac: No crashes, no operating system bugs, no online viruses, no problems.

They are too expensive though.

[swiss]

Originally Posted by *Buzzsaw*

Mac: No crashes, no operating system bugs, no online viruses, no problems.

They are too expensive though.

No crashes?
You can't crash W7 even If you wanted to. The only way to provoke a BSOD is to install hardware the mobo/bios doesn't like.
Just like always: If the PC fails, check for the problem 60cm in front of it.
It's usually the 3rd party progis that crash your PC(XP,Vista), as they are not available for macs - no crashes.


Viruses:
Now this is just a matter of time (or rather: market share).
Mackies will soon enjoy them in their full bloom too.


They look "nice" though. Not really my stile as I like white only for cars.
I'm more the industrial/military guy.
I actually thought about putting my HTPC in a used server rack(they're black, have handholds and look brutal, hooyah) - does anyone know if ATX boards and standard PSUs will fit in?


FlushMeister:
Your office looks so clean it's actually gay, lol.
No, seriously; I can't spot a single piece of paper or a pen.
What exactly do you do there?

[Codex]

Originally Posted by *Buzzsaw*

Macs are better for everything else, their operating system and software is head and shoulders above a PC.

Thats because MACs don't have to worry about ensuring other pieces of hardware work when they're pluged in.

Apple just has to worry about Apple hardware. Great for stability, bad for freedom of choice.

[Oldschool61]

Originally Posted by *Buzzsaw*

The PC's are better for games, but only because the games were written for them.

Macs are better for everything else, their operating system and software is head and shoulders above a PC. Take Video editing for example, Final Cut Pro will run well on Macs with slower Intel CPU's, and give much better performance than a Windows editing program on a PC with a faster CPU.

Mac: No crashes, no operating system bugs, no online viruses, no problems.

They are too expensive though.

Actually your just stating your opinion. Opinion isnt fact. Comparing Final Cut to windows editing is an apples to oranges comparison and cant even be considerd seriously. Thats the same as saying win7 plays CloD better than os x. Duh. Everything you claim as better is just your opinion and until you can actually produce some real world benchmarks you just blowing smoke out an orifice.

[Codex]

Originally Posted by MOG_Rumboy

lol. here we go... pc users just cant help it! I wonder why they read threads about macs? They just wish they could afford our machines.. lol.

i7 win7 64 in bootcamp just the hd4850 (off top of head - not on it now). Runs ok but I need to work on the resolution for the 27inch screen.

I love reading these threads because it never ceases to amaze me that Mac users try and squeeze every frame they possibly can from a PC based game running on a Mac. If they spent that same amount of money on building a PC in the first place they wouldn't need to post.

If you want the maximum performance from a PC game, then for the love of god get a PC.

I wonder how I'd go on a Mac user's forum asking about running MacOS on a PC

[Oldschool61]

Originally Posted by Codex

I love reading these threads because it never ceases to amaze me that Mac users try and squeeze every frame they possibly can from a PC based game running on a Mac. If they spent that same amount of money on building a PC in the first place they wouldn't need to post.

If you want the maximum performance from a PC game, then for the love of god get a PC.

I wonder how I'd go on a Mac user's forum asking about running MacOS on a PC

They shuld just build a gaming PC and buy the stupid OS 10 or whatever it is and try and make a dual boot. Not like they have to worry about games running on the mac side all the good stuff is written for windows.

[swiss]

Originally Posted by Codex

I wonder how I'd go on a Mac user's forum asking about running MacOS on a PC

I might try that. lol

[MD_Titus]

The guy comes looking for help with the game, not for the opinion of the usual suspects on macs.