I am on a mac with Leapoard 10.5.8. How do I install bootcamp?
So... I have recently delved into recreational gameing, and have very quickly found out that there arent very many games compatible on the Mac software. Ive asked around a bit, and everyone suggests Apple Bootcamp. Ive taken a look around on the apple bootcamp site, and its not very informative on what I need to download for my software version (10.5.8 snow leopard, on a old iMac), and what I need to do once I actually have the download.
Any tips for me?
Also, if needed I can post more of my computers stats.
When selecting Windows games be sure to look at the requirements regarding memory (RAM) processor speed, and graphics card specs. There is usually a minimal requirement list and a recommended list. Sorry to say but you will not be happy playing with the minimal requirements.
From MacTracker I get the following specs for a late 2006 iMac 17".
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo (T5600) ("Merom")
Processor Speed
1.83 GHz
Storage
160 GB 7200-rpm
Maximum Memory
2.0 GB
Graphics Card
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
You can probably play some older games that don't have intensive graphic needs but new games might not even install. This is with Boot Camp which runs natively.
In general I have found that 2 or at best 3 years of age is all one can expect of a computer to be able to play the newer stuff. If you can't afford a new Mac then perhaps look at the PC gaming computers as they are cheap by comparison and can be upgraded.
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Parallels Desktop for Mac and Windows XP, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7. Parallels is software virtualization that enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
VM Fusion and Windows XP, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7. VM Fusion is software virtualization that enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
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375,376c372
< ; -----Changed-->
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381,382c377
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427c422
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432d426
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438c431
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601,603c594
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