WoW on Macbook

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WoW on Macbook

Hi,
I recently got a Macbook and have a desktop that I use for gaming; however, I am curious if the Macbook will be able to handle the one game I play, WoW.

Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Memory 2GB

The thing that concerns me is the graphic card.
INTEL GMA X3100

According to the things I've read, the game will run for a while, but soon the machine will die out and be ruined. One thing I do not want to do is ruin the Macbook so I am checking here to see if it is save to run the game (long term).

thanks

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Posted on Apr 30, 2008 6:48 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 30, 2008 7:25 PM in response to ciffy

I very much doubt it will ruin the macbook!

I believe it will run but you'll have to turn down some of the graphics. It's, unfortunately, not a gaming machine.

I hope this helps.

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Answer 2

Mattc867

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May 1, 2008 7:40 AM in response to James Veitch

Agreed, I can't imagine it would ruin it

May get pretty hot however, due to the integrated graphics.

According to Intel, the GMA 965 Chipset family can run WoW
See http://support.intel.com/support/graphics/intelgm965/sb/CS-026146.htm

EDIT: Although many of the games are tested under xp. Can't imagine why it wouldnt work in os x though

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Answer 3

Erigo

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May 1, 2008 11:44 AM in response to ciffy

Hi,

I have an older MacBook that I am running WoW on just fine. I have the default video settings (I don't see too well anyway), but it looks fine to me. I have had the machine for about a year and WoW has given me no trouble.

I have heard that some people have had issues with the newer video card, but I can't say for sure, having only used mine. Perhaps someone with a brand new machine can say for sure. You may also want to check the Mac Technical Support on the WoW forums, if you haven't already.

You'll definitely want to max out the RAM if you haven't already done so. WoW is incredibly RAM hungry.

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Answer 4

May 1, 2008 4:35 PM in response to ciffy

I have the late 2006 macbook 1.83ghz intel core 2 duo with 512mb ram and I can run WoW fine on it but the graphics arnt great but its good enough to get your WoW fix

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First Magus

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May 1, 2008 4:49 PM in response to ciffy

I run WOW on the 2Ghz core duo Blackbook and it runs great. The graphics are fantastic and I have most of them maxed out. My graphics card is the GMA 950 so it should be better with the new card and faster CPU. I have no lag and my BlackBook works better with WOW than my wifes newer HP with Vista.

It is not even close to being maxed out.

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