You should be able to run it (with a new graphics card), but I'm guessing the late-game won't be very pleasant.Really I need a whole new computer even though I have a 3Ghz duel core processor? I figured just getting a true graphics card would do the trick.
Yes - it falls well below the minimum requirements. It will probably launch, but it won't be playable.my turn !
my laptop is quite old:
core 2 duo 1,66Ghz
2Go DDR2
ATI x1300 256MB
I guess my graphical card is not enough to run ciV...? thanks
You should be able to run it (with a new graphics card), but I'm guessing the late-game won't be very pleasant.
Really I need a whole new computer even though I have a 3Ghz duel core processor?
Should be recent enough, considering Apple's release timeframes. Mostly it depends on which model did you end up with? Are we talking base 13" MBP with integrated graphics, the top-end MBP 17" with a standalone GPU, or something in between.
I hope it's something with a standalone GPU.
I have 2 PCI-Express slots--a x16 that houses the current video card and a free x1 slot. I gather the new card will have to replace the current one in that slot. Not sure if it's PCI 2.0, though--my manual doesn't specify, so I'm worried that it's not (the system is a Dell Dimension 9200C, in case you're wondering).For CAN$200, you can do much, much better than either of the cards you were looking at. You can get a GTX 460 for CAD$199+Shipping, or a Radeon 5770 for CAD$143+shipping after a rebate. The GTX 460 is a good deal faster than the 5770, for what it's worth. You do have a PCI-Express slot, right?
If you're on AGP, the best you're going to do is this Radeon 4670 for CAD$105+shipping after rebate
It is a 13 inch macbook, so its on the lower side. The thing I'm most concerned about is the graphics card, I'm not sure what is integrated and what isn't.
i posted my computers stats a little while back, but here they are:
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.26 GHz
RAM: 2GB DDR3 @1067
Chipset Model: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
VRAM (Total): 256 MB
Ooh, ooh, me, me!
I hope to run civ 5 with bootcamp with win 7 on my late '07 mac pro, which has 2 Dual-Core Intel Xeon 2.66 GHz Processors and the stock NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT. I'm thinking the graphics card needs upgrading(?). With a little research, it seems that the ATI Radeon HD 4870 is the way to go, but it's pretty expensive at $349. Anyone know of another card that would handle civ 5 for less? Or a better card for a comparable price?
Or should I just scrap the idea of playing it on my mac?
Thanks in advance!
I've been under the impression that it is essentially impossible to upgrade a video card in a MBP, because the card is soldered to the motherboard.
Ooh, ooh, me, me!
I hope to run civ 5 with bootcamp with win 7 on my late '07 mac pro, which has 2 Dual-Core Intel Xeon 2.66 GHz Processors and the stock NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT. I'm thinking the graphics card needs upgrading(?). With a little research, it seems that the ATI Radeon HD 4870 is the way to go, but it's pretty expensive at $349. Anyone know of another card that would handle civ 5 for less? Or a better card for a comparable price?
Or should I just scrap the idea of playing it on my mac?
Thanks in advance!
No, it's totally upgradeable, as it is a pcie card. The problem, apparently, is that most of the graphics cards out there aren't compatible with the mac OS.
Thanks for your reply though!
(Also, I forgot to mention in my last post that I have 9 gigs of RAM.)
I've been under the impression that it is essentially impossible to upgrade a video card in a MBP, because the card is soldered to the motherboard.
Yes, I'd guess that your Pro needs at least a new GPU. Also add more RAM -- from what I can tell, the stock model came with only 1GB. Is that right? Yikes that seems so little by today's standards. Especially if you plan to use BootCamp and Win7, you'll need more RAM.
To be honest, I know very little about the Mac Pro models, and so I don't want to mislead you. There are some great resources to be found online. And if you're shopping for a new GPU, the online outlet OWC routinely receives good feedback from the community of a Mac forum I'm on. Their sales team can help you identify your exact model and upgrade paths.
It is impossible to upgrade the GPU in the MacBook Pro for the exact reason you mentioned -- it's soldered to the logic board.
However, our friend Seek has a Mac Pro, which is upgradeable. Unfortunately, options are limited and tend to be very pricey.