MacBook Pro upgrade

[Pstocke]

hello all!

So I was having some troubles with my old MacBook so when I went in they just handed me a new one (yay apple!). What they gave me was the 15inch MacBook Pro with 2.2ghz 16gb ram 256 flash storage
http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MJLQ2LL/A&step=config

I am considering trying to pay the difference and upgrade to the next level. The one I am looking at is the AMD Radeon R9 M370X with 2GB GDDR5 upgrade
http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MJLT2LL/A&step=config

The main reason that I would do this is that I would love to boot camp it and play the witcher 3. I had given up hope of being able to do this with the old machine but now it seems the possibilities have opened up!

So my question is: do either of these machines have a chance at running the game? Will they both be able to run it or if I want to get some witcher action do I need to get the upgraded model.

Also, I don't really care about the storage difference so it would be the better gpu that I would be going for. If I do it will I notice any other differences in how the machine runs?

Thanks in advance!

 

[snaky69]

You do know you could simply google the system requirements for Witcher 3 and see for yourself, right? It would've gotten you your answer a good 6 hours sooner.

It's not that hard, and a good rule of thumb is : bigger number in my computer, I'm good.

http://thewitcher.com/news/view/927

 

[Samuelsan2001]

look on you tube there will be endless videos of witcher 3 running (or not) on these macs.

 

[Fishrrman]

OP wrote:
"So I was having some troubles with my old MacBook so when I went in they just handed me a new one..."

My advice:
Don't look a "gift horse" in the mouth.
Be happy with what you've been given!

 

[Cuniac]

It will run the game. The AMD MBP will run any current game. Now keep in mind the MBP is not a gaming laptop. So while it will run it, and at decent settings. Don't expect it to run a t retina. Probably just 720p with normal to high settings. I currently run GTA V on my MBP and I can to 1080p on low at 30fps or 720p on Normal at around 50 to 60 fps. Plays very well, but its not ultra

 

[Pstocke]

Thanks for the advice! I went ahead and did the upgrade and will post how it goes!