can someone please help me i am very confused

[jbaruch76]

ok, so i want to buy a new computer, i would prefer a laptop, but i don't think they are powerful enough. basically i just want a computer that will let me play the newest games at full speed and also store all my music/movies and stream them to my tv through my xbox 360. also, i really really want to use mac osx, but i can't justify paying an extra $1000 to get a comparable mac pro. i know that os x is not supposed to run on non mac hardware, but i know it is possible, i just want to know what configuration would be best to be able to do these things. basically i want to know why amd is so much cheaper than intel and i would like to know what graphics card i would need. i work at radioshack and we just got in the nvidia geforce 6300 i believe so i would like to get that if it's good enough. so please, if anyone can help shed some light on the subject i would appreciate it.

[GimmeSlack12]

To get OS X you need a Macintosh.
I'll give this thread less than 10 minutes to be closed.

[jbaruch76]

To get OS X you need a Macintosh.
I'll give this thread less than 10 minutes to be closed.

why? because i said it's possible to run os x on a pc? well i hope it doesn't get closed because i am still really confused

[Kardashian]

Firstly, Mac OS is built to run on Apple-hardware. Whilst it is written to run on x86 architecture, it doesn't mean it gives you the right to misuse it that way. To use Mac OS you need to buy an Apple machine.

Secondly, any of Apple's systems will let you store and playback all your media, simply select the hardrive for your needs. If you play graphics intensive games, you will need one of the higher-end systems, with independant graphics cards - the iMac, MacBook Pro, or Mac Pro.

why? because i said it's possible to run os x on a pc? well i hope it doesn't get closed because i am still really confused

Mac OS is built to run on Apple hardware. Apple make their money from selling hardware, not an OS -- they just happen to have an OS on their machines that beats the one Microsoft charge you for.

If you want Mac OS you need to purchase Apple hardware for it to work correctly.. and legally.

Confusion = over.

[jbaruch76]

Firstly, Mac OS is built to run on Apple-hardware. Whilst it is written to run on x86 architecture, it doesn't mean it gives you the right to misuse it that way. To use Mac OS you need to buy an Apple machine.

Secondly, any of Apple's systems will let you store and playback all your media, simply select the hardrive for your needs. If you play graphics intensive games, you will need one of the higher-end systems, with independant graphics cards - the iMac, MacBook Pro, or Mac Pro.

so you're saying that with a macbook pro i could play any new game that comes out?

[GimmeSlack12]

i know that os x is not supposed to run on non mac hardware, but i know it is possible, i just want to know what configuration would be best to be able to do these things.
why? because i said it's possible to run os x on a pc? well i hope it doesn't get closed because i am still really confused

No, cause you were asking on advice on how to do that. But I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.

Just get a Macbook Pro. It'll run your windows programs and it is not $1000 more than a comparable machine. Maybe more expensive, but not $1000.

Also Macs are not gaming machines and coming from the PC world you will probably be sorely disappointed by the availability (and performance) of Mac games. Though you'll be able to stream to your Xbox 360 with little to no problems. I'd rethink your need for a Mac if gaming is a high priority.

EDIT: And I'm not sure about the performance of PC games on the Mac.
EDIT2: I think I smell a troll.

[Kardashian]

so you're saying that with a macbook pro i could play any new game that comes out?

Basically, yes.

Obviously your limited by the graphics card you choose to put in your machine at the time of purchase and how long it will 'cope' with whats being released by gaming companies.

I don't game, although I believe there is a wide-selection of cards available to customise your MBP - even more for the Mac Pro. Until the games get a lot better than what they already are, the cards will hold up but like everything, they will date and age.

[Dont Hurt Me]

Your limited to two machine's iMac not the integrated graphics machine or ProBook. Now if you cant afford those two or have a display then I would look at the Dell E521 which is a value leader. Pop in a 7600 class video card and presto. Only problem is no OSX. AMD's cpu's are cheaper and plenty fast. You have to figure out Mobile or not.

[jbaruch76]

well i'd be ok as long as i can run current games. i just want somehting because i haven't been able to install a new game on my current pc in about two years. would i be able to swap a graphics card in the macbook pro when the new technology comes out?

[Kardashian]

so i'm basically screwed. that sucks.
No. Your not screwed. You can play games on all Mac's - however you requested ones with good graphics cards and we answered you.

i think i'm gonna just have to stick with windows for another generation. maybe i'll just get a macbook as well so i can use os x.
Get any Mac - it'll run OSX andWindows - use Mac as your primary OS and Windows for games. And before you ask, all the Intel Macs will run Windows.
as far as my original question, is intel much better than amd? why is it so much more expensive?

Their not ''so much more'' expensive.

[Kardashian]

would i be able to swap a graphics card in the macbook pro when the new technology comes out?

Not without voiding your warranty. It works the same as Windows-laptops - they're made for portability, not upgradeability.

Get the Mac Pro.