Games in MacBook Pro 13" Retina

Will i be able to play games like Assassins, GTA 4, FIFA, Max Payne 3, NFS in a MacBook Retina Display 13"?

The 13-inch MacBook Pro will have problems with all of those games, if you can run them. That's because the 13-inch MacBook Pro has got an Intel HD Graphics 4000, an integrated graphic that won't work properly with games.
If you want to play games with the Mac, buy the 15-inch MacBook Pro (it has got a dedicated graphic card for games and heavy applications) or a PC, much cheaper and with a better performance for games

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Which is better for gamming, Macbook Pro 13'' or Macbook Pro 13'' Retina?

LowLuster wrote:
You are certainly welcome to your opinion. I'll stick to my reply.
In view of the fact that there are numerous applications that run properly while creating a lot of internal heat in a MBP indicates that it does not follow that heat is an inhibiting factor (within designed parameters). Thus my comment is certainly not opion, rather fact. You certainly are entitled to your reply but a third party reader should be be apprised of what the facts are.
Ciao.

Bootcamp Wx64 will not run various games on steam? Early 2013 Macbook Pro with Retina

Various errors with the video card have popped up, these errors varying game to game... Some games do run (Sim city 4 deluxe) however most games (Dead space 2, Warframe, Oblivion, Just cause 2, Nation Red) Will not run, displaying their various errors generally pertaining to my video card.
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2.7GHz quad-core ($2799 model)
Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz) with 6MB shared L3 cache
Configurable to 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz) with 8MB shared L3 cache. (I configured to 2.8 with turbo)
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Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on up to two external displays, at millions of colors

Various errors with the video card have popped up, these errors varying game to game... Some games do run (Sim city 4 deluxe) however most games (Dead space 2, Warframe, Oblivion, Just cause 2, Nation Red) Will not run, displaying their various errors generally pertaining to my video card.
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2.7GHz quad-core ($2799 model)
Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz) with 6MB shared L3 cache
Configurable to 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz) with 8MB shared L3 cache. (I configured to 2.8 with turbo)
Video Card/Graphics:
Intel HD Graphics 4000
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory and automatic graphics switching
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Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on up to two external displays, at millions of colors

MacBook Pro with Retina display in game graphics and SMC

I recently bought a MacBook Pro with retina display and started playing STC2 on it. I experienced great gameplay with maxed out graphics and 30fps, however recently the fps was down and as part of my trobleshooting I reset the SMC and that seemed to correct the issue. However the computer heats up much faster now and the fans seem to labor to keep it cool. When the fps was lower before i reset the SMC the computer did not get nearly as hot. My question is; is this the OS trying to protect the hardware from overheating or just a glitch?

Well unless you want to go through the hassle of waiting for a replacement unit you can try a few things on your own.
Make sure it is plugged in and charging (Orange LED light will indicate it is charging Green means it is fully charged)
Once it is plugged in make sure everything else is unplugged
The only thing plugged in should be the power adapter
On the left hand side of your keyboard press down and hold the Control Shift and Option Keys
While you are holding down those three keys hold down the power button as well
Hold down all 4 of these for 10 seconds
After 10 seconds let go
Try turning your mac on
If this works problem fixed!
If this does not work try calling 1-800-MYAPPLE (You get 90 days of free complimentary phone support on your product)
If you purchased AppleCare you have 3 years of it and you should have this number on hand it can really help you out
I always advise friends and family to purchase applecare if they plan on having their product longer than a year
You will get 3 years of phone support as well as hardware support
That means if you have any questions or anything goes wrong just call Apple
It also means if your computer breaks it is covered! Meaning no out of pocket expenses unless it is water or accidental damage
You may really want to look into purchasing applecare

Well i am going to get a macbook pro non-retina should i get 4gb or 8gb i asked because i have lots of files and i play and record games what gb should i do?

i have to get a new computer i want to get a macbook pro non retina but i use my computer alot with school i have lots of files and picture but what should i get 4gb or 8gb

You need storage space for your files. You need RAM in order to run programs. They are not the same.
1. Get 8 GBs of RAM.
2. Get a large hard drive or SSD to store your files. The bigger, the better.

Should I get a 13" or 15" Macbook Pro with retina laptop?

I, FINALLY, after one year of wanting to get a new laptop to use as my primary computer replacing my desktop computer at home.........have decided to switch gears from a Windows computer to a MACBOOK PRO with RETINA laptop. It's not an easy decision when you are spending SO much money on something you hope will last a long time as I do NOT plan on getting a new laptop once I buy this one for a very long time (until it breaks / can no longer function)!
My dilemma now is whether to go with the high end 13" Macbook Pro OR get a similar if not higher end 15" Macbook Pro. Here's background on myself and what I plan on using the laptop for:
I plan on using it as my new primary computer for home so primarily for my personal use, but I will be using it also for work so I will be using it for basically EVERYTHING!
I will use it to do word processing (MS Word), to do my finances (reconcile my bank stmts/accounts), using MS Excel for accounting work, check my emails, research the Internet, photo editing (pretty much basic, definitely not advanced) and creating slideshows with my photos/music, downloading/playing music. I do not plan on using it to play any games.
I use alot of MS Office / Excel and some Powerpoint - either for work or home.
I need alot of storage space for photos (recreational - up to 400 per vacation trip) and I plan on creating slideshows with the photos using Apple's great photo/video/slideshow apps! At last count, I had about 100GB of photo files.
I also need alot of storage for my music files - I have @ least 12GB of music right now and am always downloading more each year.
I plan on taking it with me outside of home only on the weekends for the most part like to a cafe (Starbucks) or library, but not for anything further than that (not for travel as I will just take my ipad).
I know it's only ~1lb difference in weight, but a couple of my concerns is since it will be my primary home computer (i.e.I'll be using it in the evenings/on the weekends and probably more (since it's an Apple!) to work on photos/slideshows, if the screen size difference will matter in the longrun in terms of having any impact on my vision (not sure if the 2" will make a difference in that). I'm only 45yo, but I do worry about that! I tried both the 13" and 15" in the Apple store and the only difference I saw was that the 15" screen allowed you to have multiple programs visible on the screen side by side, but viewing the actual programs was the same (in size). I don't really view programs side by side right now (I use the ALT-TAB shortcut alot to view multiple programs I have open at once), but I could see how having programs viewable side by side could come in handy.
I had a Toshiba 17" laptop before that was too HEAVY to lug around even if on the weekend so I no longer want a heavy laptop and want something more portable to take with me on my weekend excursions to the local cafe/library which basically means going from home to car and car to location at most, but when I go to use the restroom, I like to take it with me (do not feel safe leaving it behind on table) so I don't want it too heavy.
I do plan on getting me a Western Digital external hard drive to backup ALL my files yet since I plan on keeping the computer for as long as it'll hold up, I want to make sure I have alot of storage to keep up with me. I like the flashdrive component because there are fewer moving parts so less likely to have problems in the long run and given that (despite my need for alot of storage), I'll backup my photos/music to external drives should I end up maxing out on my storage.
I value your opinions, please help me DECIDE!!!!! I'm frustrated and it's driving me nuts!!! I know it's too much to ask, but if they had a 14", I would probably go with it! A 2" difference seems pretty big. :-)
THANK YOU!!!

Thanks guys. I'm set on the 15" now and am now deciding on whether I should go with the standard MBP or the MBP with retina display? I'm not an advanced photographer, but I do like to take alot of photos especially when travelling and I do plan on creating slideshows with my photos synched with music. I don't think I'd be one to really be able to tell the difference between a retina vs. non-retina screen given that since I can't really tell the difference between a tv screen with vs. without HD. So for me, I don't think it'd be about the retina display at all. It is more about the storage capacity AND the fact that I hear with the retina/flash storage, that there are less apt to have problems down the road so a more sturdy a machine. Given I take alot of photos/will be creating slideshows wth my photos, and downloading/playing music, I'm thinking the standard MBP might be better storage-wise. But also given I plan on keeping this laptop for a long time (basically, until it breaks or becomes too slow to function productively), that makes me want to go the retina/flash storage route. SIGH.
Should I not be so concerned about the longevity of the machine, but rather opt for the one with more storage?

My Macbook pro w/retina will no longer connect to my tv.

My Macbook pro w/ retina display won't connect with my TV via HDMI cable anymore, both the tv screen and computer screen turn black, the sound works but there is no display. How do I fix this? It worked before I downloaded mountain lion, does it have to do with the new software?

180ºF is hot, but that's to be expected when playing games. My average temp - right now - is 160ºF and I'm just surfing the web and creating a clone backup. So your temps aren't unusual.
And before you reach a point where the temps could damage your Mac, the computer will execute a thermal shutdown.
So you've nothing to worry about...
Clinton

13" MacBook Pro with Retina 256gb SSD and 16gb ram?

So I have decided to go with a 13" MacBook Pro with Retina.
I am now deciding on how to customize it...
My uses are:
Primary -> Writing. I am an aspiring writer/ future published author, and this unit will serve as a primary storage unit for on-the-go writing. The SSD will help in this capacity, tremendously, as well as battery life, as inspiration to write can happen anywhere. I found he typability to be easier on the MacBook Pro as well, rather than the Air.
Secondary -> Music, videos, gaming.
Basically, I am aware that the crispness of the rPro is apparent. I am not worried so much by the music, or videos, or even browsing part, as I'm sure its quite speedy.
What I am thinking is the might of the 4gb ram, 128gb SSD storage.
Would it be more worthwhile, since I plan to use this for 5+ years, to go for the little bit extra and get the 8gb ram, 256gb SSD storage unit, for only $200 extra. This seems a minor fee considering the length at which I plan to use and keep this.
That being said, I still play some older games and whatnot, with the possibility of playing World of Warcraft in the future... That being said, and knowing that Macs are not gaming powerhouses (unless you wish to go 15"+), would it be worthwhile to splurge another $200 for the 16GB ram? What major differences would doubling the 8 to 16 do for me and the performance of this MacBook?
Thanks in advance!
Nick

Since it is not possible to upgrade the RAM after purchase (it is soldered to the logicboard), I would definitely opt for 8GB. The same goes for the SSD- I would opt for double the storage. Though it is possible to upgrade your drive in the future, it comes at the cost of installing it yourself and potentially voiding any Apple warranty.
It would not be worthwhile to spend another 200$ on 16gb of RAM, IMO for your purposes. The lack of a discrete GPU and a duel core processor is what will limit gaming performance. 8GB of RAM is enough, in itself.
Rather than spending an additional $400 dollars, either spend the extra $200 for the 8gb 256GB model, or consider the 15'' entry level model for $700 extra dollars-which would be plently powerful enough for your purposes.

Are there any little known tweaks I need to make on my Macbook Pro w/ Retina display after installing Windows?

Just bought a 2013 Macbook Pro w/ Retina, SSD hard drive, NVidia card....created a partition and installed Windows 8 with Bootcamp 5 to run my Steam games. My friend was telling me there are minor changes you need to make to the BIOS, don't defragment (or you'll ruin your SSD), and little things like that you have to watch out for. Can anyone tell me if there are minor changes I need to make on my computer to either help it run better, prevent damage, etc.--if so how? Please post links if you have them. Thanks!

You can sometimes find larger capacity Retina 'daughter card' flash storage devices on eBay - but, like the OWC solution, they don't come cheap. So, as you've deduced, your best (yet not overly inexpensive, either) bet is a fast external drive. The fastest external drives would have Thunderbolt connections - I've two of LaCie's 2big Thunderbolt drives (one 4TB and one 8TB) and they're nice and fast, but not cheap.
If I were you, I would head over to MacMall and search for Thunderbolt drives: they come with a variety of option in a variety of storage space.
That's going to be your fastest solution, even if not highly portable.
Good luck,
Clinton

13" Haswell MacBook Pro with Retina Display overheats and speakers fail.

I have the new 13" Haswell MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Have had it for a week and a half now and ever since I got it the speakers have failed completely many times. They start to crackle then stop completely. The speakers just don't respond. I have tried turning my volume all the way up, playing a song and nothing works. I have to restart or shut down the computer before it works again. My other concern is that the computer overheats too much. I am streaming Netflix or watching a YouTube video and it gets really hot. I am afraid of setting my house on fire if I dare to download a game on the MacBook. I am really concerned about the speakers more than the overheating. Is anyone else having this problem or do I just have a bad device? I think I might return it. Please help.

Contact Apple using www.apple.com/support/contact if you are in a country that supports it or call the appropriate phone number on this page. Alternatively carry the MacBook Pro in to an Apple retail store or service provider.

Buongiorno, ho acquistato un macbook pro 13 retina fine 2013, e giocando a touchgrind, che richiede poco a livello hardware, il processore raggiunge subito i 90-95 gradi celsius,è normale? che succederebbe giocando a un gioco più pesante (borderlands 2)?

Buongiorno, ho acquistato un macbook pro 13 retina fine 2013, e giocando a touchgrind, che richiede poco a livello hardware, il processore raggiunge subito i 90-95 gradi celsius, è normale? Essendo touchgrind 'leggero', quanto si riscalderebbe il processore con un gioco come borderlands 2, che si può considerare 'pesante'? grazie in anticipo

Games can be very CPU/GPU intensive and temperatures in the 90°c range are not uncommon. Note that there are thermal shutdown provisions in the Macbook Pro that will turn the computer off before damage from heat will harm it.
If possible, play games on it in environments are cool and consider a cooling pad if you wish to play games often.
Ciao.

My macbook pro with retina display

As a person that likes apple products like me i love the macbook pro with retina display, but there is one complaint that i have that i dont know how to fix. my macbook pro with retina display is getting to a point when it starts to overheat when i play graphically intense applications from the play store or off steam which has games as well. i dont know why this is that the macbook heats up i would like to fix this problem because i dont want this thing to start burning the internals and my computer starts to break itself because of heat problems. if anyone knows how to fix this problem please tell me i would like to know.

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
All PCs and Macs get hot while running heavy apps that require hardware work harder than with other tasks, so you shouldn't be worried about that.
However, if you feel that your computer doesn't turn on fans automatically when it gets hot, you may have a problem. Morever, this is a bigger problem in the MacBook Pro with Retina display, that has got less space to cool down your computer, getting higher temperatures.
If fans don't turn on, run Apple Hardware Test, holding Option (Alt) and D keys while your computer is starting. Connect the MacBook Pro to the charger, choose your language, mark the option to make extended test and start this. If at the end you see an error, copy it here and take your MacBook to an Apple Store.
If you don't get any error, you can use an application like smcFanControl to set up temperatures as you want. You shouldn't set up a speed higher than 2000 rpm if you don't want to damage your computer

Does the macbook pro with retina display get heated?

Hi I want to buy a macbook pro with retina display and i want to know more informations about it...like:-
1-does it get heated.
2-can I play any game without buying graphics chip.
3-does it run 64-bit download.
4-can order it with a CD slot.
5-can i upgrade to a new graphics chip.
6-if i will need a graphics chip what will i need it for.

1. It will if you run heavy-graphics processing such as HD-movie streaming or gaming. But the system should shut itself down instead of overheating. And if you keep the system on a flat hard surface (rather than on bedsheets), it should be able to keep itself cool enough to not overheat.
2. Any, no. Many more than a 13 in that only has integrated gragpics chip in CPU, yes.
3. Not sure what you mean.
4. No. You need an external optical drive.
5. No upgrades, not even RAM or flash storage.
6. Simple internet only requires basic graphics processing. Streaming HD movies from NetFlix requires faster graphics response. Gaming requires faster graphics response. Faster graphics response requires a better graphics chip than the one integrated into the CPU, one with its own RAM.

Should I get a MacBook Pro non retina upgraded or retina base model?

Hi I am looking to buy a MacBook Pro non retina or retina model, I have a budget so I would buy the non retina i7 with 4gb of ram and upgrade to 8 later or buy the retina model with no upgrades and not being able to upgrade it later on... I might be playing a bit of games like skyrim oblivion gta maybe other stuff downloading music and movies ... Please help me decide thanks.
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You're most welcome, Bacon.
I know you'll love your new MBP.
This is my 2nd, and they're just wonderful.

My Macbook Pro W/ Retina Display 13" Heats up to 180F

I bought my Macbook Pro with Retina Display about last May (2013) and I never had any problems with heat until I began gaming (Playing League of Legends). I just want to know if that is normal and if its not, what should I do to fix it. When I finish a game, my Mac is hot and it reaches about 180 Degrees Fahrenheit (according to SMC Temp). Also if I continue to play, can the heat cause permenant damage? This is the first time I buy a mac and for $1,300 I want it to last me a pretty long time.

180ºF is hot, but that's to be expected when playing games. My average temp - right now - is 160ºF and I'm just surfing the web and creating a clone backup. So your temps aren't unusual.
And before you reach a point where the temps could damage your Mac, the computer will execute a thermal shutdown.
So you've nothing to worry about...
Clinton

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