[OS X] Will Portal 1 work on my Macbook Pro 2011 baseline version?

EpicallyBoss · Jan 27, 2013, 04:50 PM

I'm new to the forum, and I'm not the biggest computer guy. I've been wanting to play Portal, starting with the first one. So, the title is pretty self explanatory. Can I play Portal 1? I'm pretty confident that my Macbook is baseline and is a late 2011 model. Thanks!

Specs (if needed):

Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5
Memory: 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 384 MB
Software: Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5 (11G63)

Cougarcat · Jan 27, 2013, 05:14 PM

Yes, easily. Portal 2 should be fine on medium settings as well.

EpicallyBoss · Jan 27, 2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cougarcat

Yes, easily. Portal 2 should be fine on medium settings as well.

Thank you!

Bantz · Jan 28, 2013, 02:43 AM

It runs poor on my imac with the nvidia 9300 I think.

glsillygili · Jan 29, 2013, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bantz

It runs poor on my imac with the nvidia 9300 I think.

It works fine on my 2011 MacBook air

Cougarcat · Jan 29, 2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bantz

It runs poor on my imac with the nvidia 9300 I think.

Not a surprise, the 9400 is a very old card.

kierend · Jan 29, 2013, 08:43 AM

Runs fine on my mid 2010 Base 15' Macbook Pro

GeekGuys · Jan 29, 2013, 10:26 AM

I used to run Portal 1 on my 2008 MBA. It wasn't swift or as smooth as current models but it did work and was quite enjoyable.

On my 2011 MBA I run Portal 1 and Portal 2 at full high settings and I have not seen any lag or issues with the game (other than the battery almost runs flat while you watch!!!!

)

If you are not after full HD res graphics and a I'm-actually-in-the-game experience then you can run a lot more than most people give these laptops credit for.

Jan 27, 2013, 04:50 PM	#1
EpicallyBoss macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	Will Portal 1 work on my Macbook Pro 2011 baseline version? I'm new to the forum, and I'm not the biggest computer guy. I've been wanting to play Portal, starting with the first one. So, the title is pretty self explanatory. Can I play Portal 1? I'm pretty confident that my Macbook is baseline and is a late 2011 model. Thanks! Specs (if needed): Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 Memory: 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 384 MB Software: Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5 (11G63)
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kierend macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2010	Runs fine on my mid 2010 Base 15' Macbook Pro __________________ 15" 2010 Macbook Pro, i5 2.4, 4gb RAM, 320gb ;iPhone 4s, 32gb ; iPhone 4, 32gb ; iPod Nano, 2nd Gen, 8gb ; iPod, 3rd Gen, 40gb,
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Jan 27, 2013, 05:14 PM	#2
Cougarcat macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2003	Yes, easily. Portal 2 should be fine on medium settings as well.
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Jan 28, 2013, 02:43 AM	#4
Bantz macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2012	It runs poor on my imac with the nvidia 9300 I think.
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Jan 29, 2013, 10:26 AM	#8
GeekGuys macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2009	I used to run Portal 1 on my 2008 MBA. It wasn't swift or as smooth as current models but it did work and was quite enjoyable. On my 2011 MBA I run Portal 1 and Portal 2 at full high settings and I have not seen any lag or issues with the game (other than the battery almost runs flat while you watch!!!! ) If you are not after full HD res graphics and a I'm-actually-in-the-game experience then you can run a lot more than most people give these laptops credit for.
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