Is getting an iMac to play CloD a stupid idea?

[patrat1]

Originally Posted by Vengeanze

@Georgio41: you've got PM

@Winger:
I work with computers (PC). Have built PC's all my life. Got me an iMac three years ago.
Let me tell you, iMacs are stationary computer porn. It's actually a computer that looks good.
With the latest iMac I get hardware to run EVERY game out there on high or even ultra!
Sure, it costs but like I said, money is not an issue here...anymore.

if moneys not an issue, then you really should get a new desk.

im a pauper and i have a better desk than that.

[Vengeanze]

Originally Posted by patrat1

if moneys not an issue, then you really should get a new desk.

im a pauper and i have a better desk than that.

hehe.

[FlushMeister]

I'm sorry I dont think you'll be able to run CoD on the new iMac, I'm running t on a mac pro hexacore with a 5870 and it won't play it at 2560x1440, I use medium to high settings at 1600x900 and over london it's OK but wouldnt work at MAX, question is how much better the M6970 is compared to the 5870...

[Vengeanze]

Originally Posted by FlushMeister

I'm sorry I dont think you'll be able to run CoD on the new iMac, I'm running t on a mac pro hexacore with a 5870 and it won't play it at 2560x1440, I use medium to high settings at 1600x900 and over london it's OK but wouldnt work at MAX, question is how much better the M6970 is compared to the 5870...

Too late. The iMac is in the mail.
I got the AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB VRAM. My hope is in the coming optimization patches. I agree that I probably have to turn down res.

I get conflicting results when surfing for benchmarks.
According to this test the 6970M can run all existing games on ultra settings with very acceptable avg fps...except Metro2033.
On the other hand when checking this one then the card is medium.

Oh well, if I can't run CloD on that iMac then atleast the wife will have a rocketship to surf and check mail on.

But I'm a positive guy!! We'll have the answer in a week.

[jzbdski]

Just be sure and not attempt to run it using windoze xp it dies like a dog. I changed to win 7 x64 and the jump in performance on CoD was ridiculous...

Still a pale imitation of OSX, mind !

[FlushMeister]

Don't you worry, it's still a powerful system and you'll be able to run it at high settings, maybe the 2GB RAM in your card allows for 2560x1440 but my mac pro hexacore runs best at 1600x900 or close to that anyway.

Congratulations on your new mac! hope it'll arrive quickly!

Originally Posted by Vengeanze

Too late. The iMac is in the mail.
I got the AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB VRAM. My hope is in the coming optimization patches. I agree that I probably have to turn down res.

I get conflicting results when surfing for benchmarks.
According to this test the 6970M can run all existing games on ultra settings with very acceptable avg fps...except Metro2033.
On the other hand when checking this one then the card is medium.

Oh well, if I can't run CloD on that iMac then atleast the wife will have a rocketship to surf and check mail on.

But I'm a positive guy!! We'll have the answer in a week.

[FlushMeister]

oh and. BAM!

[Vengeanze]

Originally Posted by FlushMeister

Don't you worry, it's still a powerful system and you'll be able to run it at high settings, maybe the 2GB RAM in your card allows for 2560x1440 but my mac pro hexacore runs best at 1600x900 or close to that anyway.

Congratulations on your new mac! hope it'll arrive quickly!

Tack. Låter betryggande!

I like the backlight in your rig. Am planning to get som LEDs from IKEA to get some ambient light.