denny
join:2010-01-30
Yonkers, NY | [OS X] Running bootcamp on imac 27 inch to add window. Anyone feel free to add.
What are the pros and cons of running bootcamp on your imac to install windows? |
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 ThinkdiffPremium,MVM
join:2001-08-07
Bronx, NY
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1 edit | Pros: You can run Windows if you have to. Full hardware access. Relatively simple installation.
Cons: You're running Windows (  ). Need to reboot to use windows.
You can use programs such as VirtualBox, VMWare Fusion, or Parallels to run Windows and OS X at the same time. Most people prefer this method unless they need full hardware access for some specific reason.
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 MikePremium,Mod
join:2000-09-17
Pittsburgh, PA | reply to denny
Thinkdiff is correct.
If you do not need 3d stuff, I'd just run Virtualbox in NAT mode. |
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denny
join:2010-01-30
Yonkers, NY | reply to denny
Thanks for the reponses. I am doing it to get my gaming on using window games. |
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MikePremium,Mod
join:2000-09-17
Pittsburgh, PA | boot camp then |
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denny
join:2010-01-30
Yonkers, NY | said by Mike:boot camp then
Yeah, thanks |
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 ArchAngel21xWaiting For iPhone 5Premium
join:2001-10-28
Lincoln, NE
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Just be aware that iMacs use a mobile graphics card. I didn't realize this until after I bought mine. 
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MikePremium,Mod
join:2000-09-17
Pittsburgh, PA | iMacs are a laptops mounted on a monitor. |
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 HiVoltPremium
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Toronto, ON
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| said by Mike:iMacs are a laptops mounted on a monitor.
Actually, they switched to desktop CPU's & chipsets a couple generations ago. But still use mobile GPU's.
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 HexleyPremium
join:2001-03-12
Hollywood, FL | said by HiVolt:said by Mike:iMacs are a laptops mounted on a monitor.
Actually, they switched to desktop CPU's & chipsets a couple generations ago. But still use mobile GPU's. That being said, an iMac running Windows 7 via Bootcamp does a stellar job with SW: The Old Republic, and even Skyrim without much trouble at all  |
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