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I can install CD games but can't play!

Hi everyone, sorry for my poor english but I will try my best to explain to you my problem 😉

I have a MacBook Pro 13 inch mid-2010 OS X 10.8.4



So my problem is that I buy CD Games like Starcraft 2 and The Witcher,

everything goes fine when I install them but when I want to launch the game it just don't start or my screen becomes black (with The Witcher)😕

I don't know what is happening but please , I need help!



Thanks 🙂

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Jul 27, 2013 7:38 AM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2013 8:04 AM

MacBook Pro 13 inch mid-2010 OS X 10.8.4


Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 320M - Rank 371



ATI Radon HD 4850 - (minimal hardware required) Rank 244


So you need a rank of 244 or less to play the game and your machine is ranked 371. 😟


I suspect this is the same for the other game as well.


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If your really into playing 3D games, then you should consider a PC 3D gaming tower as you can upgrade the video graphics card as the game evolves and newer games are released.


On a Mac your looking at buying a new machine more often to play 3D games.


Also the 13" isn't much of a graphics powerhouse anyway, the 15" would last longer on 3D games.




Sorry. 😟

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Jul 27, 2013 8:04 AM in response to Asiia

MacBook Pro 13 inch mid-2010 OS X 10.8.4


Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 320M - Rank 371



ATI Radon HD 4850 - (minimal hardware required) Rank 244


So you need a rank of 244 or less to play the game and your machine is ranked 371. 😟


I suspect this is the same for the other game as well.


User uploaded file



If your really into playing 3D games, then you should consider a PC 3D gaming tower as you can upgrade the video graphics card as the game evolves and newer games are released.


On a Mac your looking at buying a new machine more often to play 3D games.


Also the 13" isn't much of a graphics powerhouse anyway, the 15" would last longer on 3D games.




Sorry. 😟

Jul 27, 2013 10:36 AM in response to Asiia

Asiia wrote:

It is possible to change the Processor on my mac?


Yes, you have to get a whole new Mac to do it. 😉



If a laptop, I suggest the most powerful 15", the 13" doesn't have extra graphics.


If a iMac, then the most powerful as it will last longer with 3D games.


If a MacPro, there is a new one coming, wait for it.


If you want to play 3D games and be able to upgrade the video graphics, you need a PC tower and Windows.


Determine your Mac's ability for 3D games

I can install CD games but can't play!

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