2.66 GHz vs. 2.8 GHz 15" MacBook Pro

[derekivey]

Hi all,

I am trying to decide between the 2.66 GHz MacBook Pro and the 2.8 GHz. I would like to do some gaming on it (in Bootcamp). I mostly play Steam games (Counter-strike Source, Left4dead, Team Fortress 2, Portal). Is the 2.8 GHz worth the extra cost for the 6mb cache in the processor and 512mb video RAM?

Has anyone played these cames on either of the two models and can comment on your experience?

Thanks,
Derek

 

[thegoldenmackid]

The Video Card is probably worth it given what are you wanting to do...

 

[ViciousShadow21]

if your gaming then i would say for sure get the 2.8 or you could try and find a refurb early '09 2.66 like THIS one

 

[sporadicMotion]

Hi all,

I am trying to decide between the 2.66 GHz MacBook Pro and the 2.8 GHz. I would like to do some gaming on it (in Bootcamp). I mostly play Steam games (Counter-strike Source, Left4dead, Team Fortress 2, Portal). Is the 2.8 GHz worth the extra cost for the 6mb cache in the processor and 512mb video RAM?

Has anyone played these cames on either of the two models and can comment on your experience?

Thanks,
Derek

Seriously, you won't notice a difference. I know there's some one in here that disagrees with my view

 

[ViciousShadow21]

Seriously, you won't notice a difference. I know there's some one in here that disagrees with my view

haha *raises hand*

 

[gavin83209]

As I usually recommend, if you aren't sure, get the best you can afford. I don't do much serious gaming, though, so I can't tell you how well those will run.

 

[sporadicMotion]

haha *raises hand*

Cheers!

As I usually recommend, if you aren't sure, get the best you can afford. I don't do much serious gaming, though, so I can't tell you how well those will run.

+1 this is solid advice. Really, either will do but don't give up food for the next model... my 2.0 uMB was able to play Left4Dead with the 9400m to put some perspective on it.