Mac Pro and Windows

entatlrg

macrumors 68040

Original poster

• Jul 3, 2009

• #1

For those of us who have to run Windows at times what's your choice how to run it, Parallels, VM Fusion or via Bootcamp and why did you choose it?

Thanks

 

thegoldenmackid

macrumors 604

• Jul 3, 2009

• #2

It clearly depends on the situation. If you need to fully run Windows iThink Boot Camp is the only way. For my situation i had a specific program that did not need Direct X 10 or anything. So virtualization software fit my needs and then it was just Parallels because of promotional pricing..

 

Tallest Skil

macrumors P6

• Jul 3, 2009

• #3

Boot Camp: full graphics.

 

spaceboots06

macrumors 6502a

• Jul 3, 2009

• #4

Tallest Skil said:

Boot Camp: full graphics.

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Same.

VM Ware for downloading stuff like games on the Windows side while being able to use OS X.

 

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sanddunes21

macrumors newbie

• Jul 3, 2009

• #5

It all depends of what you're doing. If you need to play games or other "intense" graphical programs than definitely go for Bootcamp, as it runs completely native, and you'll be using the computer to its fullest potential. However, if you're just using basic Windows applications, and don't want to switch between the two operating systems, get Parallels.