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Bootcamp Pure Gaming: Vista Ultimate vs. Win. 7 RC? HDD?

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vader1990

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Sep 23, 2008
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Hi,

1. I have the UMBP, the 2.4Ghz edition, with 2GB of Ram. I was wondering whether I should install Windows 7 RC or Vista Ultimate for bootcamp? It will be used primarily for gaming. Call of Duty 4 & 5 would probably be the most intense I'll play for now :p So which OS will help me run these games at the best they can on the 2.4Ghz?

2. Also how much HDD should I dedicate to bootcamp? I had the 250GB HDD, and I have about 120GB left. Is about 60 enough? Do you recommend more? 70? 80? I really need someone with experience to help me out with this.

3. Also once I install said OS on bootcamp, windows update, and the CD that came with the mac should give me all the necessary drivers and stuff, right?

Thanks a lot.
 
I have never really used Vista.

But I have Windows 7 installed and Im really impressed with the performance.
I did have a problem playing Unreal Tournament 3 because it kept crashing, but I ran it in Compatibility Mode set at XP SP2 and it worked fine.

Plus its free for a year!

:D

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EDIT

Oh, you may have to download BootCamp 2.1 from the apple website depending on which version is on your OS X disk. I had to do that, 2.0 wouldnt work with Windows 7.
 
The difference between Windows 7 and Windows Vista SP2 is slight. If you have a legitimate Windows Vista license then don't bother with Windows 7, just install your copy of Vista.
 
I have a 500 gb seagate 5400 rpm drive. I have 100gb dedicated to Windows XP.

I would wait until after June 26th to buy Vista. I've been unable to confirm, but I think you can get a free upgrade to 7 if you do so. http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=609&pgno=0

I wish I knew if buying the disc will allow me to get a free upgrade. XP has been giving me troubles lately and I'd like to upgrade.

I have nearly all 100gb of space filled up. It's all games for me on that partition. Half Life 2, Bioshock, Crysis, etc. Macbook Pros are great for gaming!
 
Install Windows 7 R.C. It is free after all (for a year..) and is really stable.

I've assigned 50GB's to Windows 7's partition and use it only for games. Works a treat.
 
thanks. Can I ask you a favor? coud you go on your windows partition, go to systemrequirementslab.com, and select gta iv and tell me what it says? Thank you so much if you can!
 
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