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Maiden24

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Sep 6, 2010
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I have a macbook pro 17inch mid 2010 model, with the i7 processor. I wanted to install windows on my mac, purposely for gaming only and maybe 3-4 other applications. I have a couple of games like, diablo 2, starcraft, a couple of steam games, etc. Which version of windows should i install, either windows 7 64 bit or windows xp media center edition 32 bit. I only think i have xp media center edition in 32 bit. Which would my games run better on 32 bit or 64 bit? Also, i wanted to install convertxtodvd, dvd fab, and a stereoscopic player, so i can play 3D movies basically. I have upgraded the ram from 4 gb to 8 gb. Otherwise, my system specs, should follow as :
nvidia geforce 330m gt, 500 gb hd, 2.66 ghz i7 processor.
Right now, i have css, dod:s,tf2, on steam for mac if i run it max at my native res. 1920x1200 i get 30 fps, on windows 7 (when i had it installed) i was getting 70-100. that's another reason i want windows.

What is your recommendations??
 

Maiden24

macrumors newbie
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Sep 6, 2010
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i don't know i always here that windows xp is the best for gaming, i like windows 7 but idk, will win 7 run everything better?
 
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