Comments on: Play the hottest upcoming PC Game “Crysis” on a Mac!

By: matthias

matthias — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:19:18 +0000

but i don’t have xp on my imac. so i can’t play i. And crossover does not support crysis!

By: rdsii64

rdsii64 — Thu, 01 May 2008 06:06:39 +0000

No matter whether you use windows, OS X, or any distribution of Linux, the hard ware is all the same. especially since Macs now run on Intel processors. The difference is how each operating systems puts that hardware to use. With that being said. Each operating system has its own individual strengths and weaknesses. some OS’s are better at some things and bad at others. Use what works for you and PLEASE STOP BAD MOUTHING SOME ONE FOR USING A OPERATING SYSTEM OTHER THAN THE ONE YOU USE!!!!!!!
What computer do I prefer to use? The one that fits my needs.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:55:21 +0000

i am very interested in this post because i hav been looking around for a powerful computer and the best i found was the mac pro.

however i really wanted a computer for gaming but this means i can play these games its fine.

By: SlickNick

SlickNick — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:06:28 +0000

@ Alan

I somehow doubt you are a flight simulation nut because you are using FSX. FSX is a toy compared to X-plane. X-plane is the only simulator to get FAA approval and uses blade element theory. If it ain’t using blade element theory (fsx) then the feedback and responsiveness ain’t all that realistic. So yeah go and boot up FSX on your crappy Vista machine, it will probably ask you 10 times if you wanna play the game when trying to open it, but yeah feel secure in the fact that you are awesome.

By: vistasucks

vistasucks — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:41:36 +0000

Thepoudone:

All I’m saying is it’s immature to say Crapintosh as opposed to saying Macs are Crap.

You don’t hear me calling it Windows Pissta do you?

By: Thepoudone

Thepoudone — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:52:17 +0000

Vistasucks.

Your telling him his comment “crapintosh” is immature, yet your name that shows up on every post says ‘vistasucks’. No one. No person with any intelligents would ever take anything you post seriously with an open bias like that.

By: vistasucks

vistasucks — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:20:24 +0000

>flight simulation nut and I will never use a crapantosh

Can’t blame you there except for the imature crapantosh comment.

>FSX now optimizes the use of DX10

Wow. Microsoft’s game, just now is able to use Microsoft’s DirectX 10, with Microsoft’s Vista? It’s only over a year old. Microsoft’s game should’ve been able to use Microsoft’s API for Microsoft’s Operating system out of the box and you call Macs crap?!?!

>The only advances mac ever had in gaming were copying over games for windows. Innovation my ass.

LOL! Mac’s are not for gaming. Plain and simple. Everyone knows that. But you’re telling me that only games=innovation? LOL. Well since you’re such an innovation lover why don’t you go play with your Zune.

By: Alan

Alan — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:01:00 +0000

null and void? I’m a flight simulation nut and I will never use a crapantosh. FSX now optimizes the use of DX10 and I will never switch back. The only advances mac ever had in gaming were copying over games for windows. Innovation my ass.

By: vistasucks

vistasucks — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:46:53 +0000

You can build a Honda Civic that can run mid-10s for less than a Ferrari too. Guess which I’d rather have?

By: Mike Simich

Mike Simich — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:06:30 +0000

I retract my previous comment. An equivalent mac with ONE 2.8 Xeon, 2 gb of memory, and a 320 gb hard drive costs $3148.00

By: Mike Simich

Mike Simich — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:03:43 +0000

I don’t know, but it sounds to me that the Mac Pro is more of a server than a pc, or sorry “Mac”, so of course you can support 32 gb of memory, and two processors. Also, I know the new macs can support 4 way sli/crossfire, which is a major waste of money. But if you have money to waste, buy a Mac. If not, buy a pc. You really only need at most 2-way sli. My pc can run Crysis at around 25-30 on high with no AA. Good luck running Crysis on your Macs. Also, if you try gaming on your mac don’t get the ATI 2600 because it is no where close to the 8800. Did I mention I got my 8800gt before it was offered on Macs.

Specs:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
512 mb Nvidia 8800gt
3GB of memory
400 gb 7200 rpm Hard drive
20 in lcd monitor
DVD-DL burner.

Only $1300.

I believe a semi-equivalent mac is $2600.

By: dropkickent

dropkickent — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:24:28 +0000

oh and to add on in most custom built pcs also you cant get a high grade intel chip unless you spend some dough and most pcs dont hold as much ram as a mac its kinda retarted may be more expensive but you get what you pay for . Thats the best way to put a mac. sorry left a part out

By: dropkickent

dropkickent — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:16:44 +0000

i use a mac if you had a mac pro id say yea you would have a sick gaming computer imac hell no here is some sepcs of a new mac . keep in mind mac is the same as a pc assholes its just using a diffrent operating system mac might be a new option for gaming down the road.
The mac pro is made for video and audio editing. Well and among other things its all personal prefrence and for most windows users or pc people they put lower grade intel chips in most dell hp etc mac has the highest performance intel chip on the market look it up at intel.com .
these specs show alone there power.

Apple Mac Pro 2.8GHz 8-core Desktop Computer Features:
Two 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon (8-core)
2GB (2 x 1GB) - 8 Slots total for max 32GB
320GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s - 3 Additional open bays
ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256MB (Two dual-link DVI)
One 16x SuperDrive
Apple Mighty Mouse
Apple Ultrathin Aluminum Keyboard (English) + Mac OS X

By: Dmalexan

Dmalexan — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:17:22 +0000

Ok i am a used-to-be hardcore gamer turned mac lover, and just want to state to all that no matter what you do, PC’s will always run games better until programmers specifically design games for each OS. it’s just a fact. I am however in love w/ mac and will never turn back. Crysis plays good w/ about 30 fps on medium-high settings on my MBP w/ 2.6 ghz duo, a 4 gigs of ram, 8600 gt, and a 7600 rpm hard drive upgrade (which is a MUST for gaming), but a pc system will probably still run that a lot better. we’re not talking hardcore gamers here, of course they use pc’s ppl are just trying to find out whether or not the game will play on a mac. macs do a ton of other things about 10 times better than pcs and w/ out the problems, but just not games. if you want to run games on mac you can definitely do it, it will run totally fine, but you just have to spend a lot more money. love it or hate it, apple is a better system all around, but nothings perfect.

By: Peace!

Peace! — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:10:14 +0000

Well,Macs are made to make,Pcs are made to play…it always running the same routine..(But i haven’t try on the bootcamp yet though)…Pcs never beat Mac on makings gigantic stuff and Macs hardly defeat PCs in games (especially Alienware)…However,the games run on my mac were fine enough…unless you want to be a pro-gamer,owne a Alienware then.