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Win 7 - MW3 lag - on macmini

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azribohari

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May 13, 2012
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I recently installed Win 7 on a 90GB partition on my macmini. Below are the specs of my macmini.

2.3Ghz Intel i5
RAM 4GB (i upgraded it from 2GB)
*i think this model was released in 2011 or 2010. The latest update, with thunderbolt.

I installed MW3 on steam, but i lag terribly. it failed when i try to play campaign. i havent even started playing, it keeps on crashing after playing the plot videos. Are there any way i can optimize my macmini or is the problem originate from the software (game).

Please help!
 
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shortcut3d

macrumors 65816
Aug 24, 2011
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The OP is using the base 2011 Mac mini with integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics. Fortunately, he upgraded to 4GB of RAM which I believe puts him at 384MB of shared vRAM. The game settings or bootcamp drivers are likely the problem because I can play Rage in OSX on my 2011 Mac mini server with the same integrated graphics.

-Check the latest Intel drivers are installed. There are good WHQL certified drivers available through Windows Update.

-Lower the resolution and turn off anti-aliasing.

-Control Panel > Power Options > Adjust plan settings > Advanced... Set the graphics option to Maximum Performance. The Intel driver status bar icon also allows this adjustment and more.
 
philipma1957

philipma1957

macrumors 603
Apr 13, 2010
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Howell, New Jersey
not the best mini for your needs. has intel 3000 graphics so so. try changing resolution of your screen. if you have a 1920 by 1080 you may want to lower it to 1600 by 900.
 
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