Considering getting a Macbook....would i be able to play counterstrike?

[niwi7]

The only computer game I really play is counterstrike. If I got a macbook would I be able to play it on there? I know i can always use bootcamp and do it on windows xp but im just talking about on mac.

 

[spaceghost21]

I don't think so, I'm not aware of any way to do that other that dual boot Windows

 

[niwi7]

shoooot well how does that exactly work....how much hard drive space would i have to partition for a windows partition? would it negatively affect performance in any way?

 

[ArchAngel777]

Originally posted by: niwi7
shoooot well how does that exactly work....how much hard drive space would i have to partition for a windows partition? would it negatively affect performance in any way?

You are buying a mac... therefore, you cannot be concerned about performance. 😀

 

[shortylickens]

Which macbook?

What video card does it come with?

What CPU?

How much RAM and how fast?

WE NEED MORE INFO!

Having said all that: If the machine included a Radeon 9800 Pro you could probably run it. Not at max settings, but it will run.
EDIT: If you are talking about these:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/W...a/wo/0.RSLID?mco=A4791B5D&nclm=MacBook
I dont see anything about a 3D accelerator on them.
And believe me, if they had 3D acceleration, they would advertise it.
So I think you need to upgrade your choice and get a Pro.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/W...o/0.RSLID?mco=925997E8&nclm=MacBookPro

Incidentally, if you fancy yourself a hardcore mac lover (which is just a guess) you probably shouldnt even be worried about gaming performance. You should concern yourself with all the other features that make you like it.

Along those lines:
Why the hell do you want a mac?

EDIT 2:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/W...0.RSLID?mco=E60A57E5&nclm=SpecialDeals
You used to be able to buy low-end iBooks and PowerBooks with basic 3D cards. But looking at the price of a refurb laptop from them, I'd get something brand new for a comparable price.

 

[batmang]

ugh. dont get a mac if your a cs player... ick!

 

[manly]

Booting in Windows, a MacBook with Intel GMA950 integrated graphics could probably handle C-S 1.6 but definitely not C-S:S. I believe the minimum allocation for Windows XP using Boot Camp is 5 GB.