MBP vs. MBP

[kmkarim]

Hey guys,

I realise they are a few topoics on issues like these but I couldnt find an answer to this.

So I am picking up a macbook pro tomorrow and I have two options:
Midrange previous macbook pro (8600M) for 1800 or
Macbook pro (9600M) for 2000.

I am going to be using it for video editing, gaming (COD4, some crysis etc.), basicially its my main machine. I realise the older machine has more ports but would it be worth paying 200 more for a slightly slower processor and faster video card?

Thanks.

 

[kajitox]

I have a midrange previous MBP right now and it doesn't run COD4 at full graphics well at all. Keep in mind my computer has been running slowly, but that might be an opinion that sways you away from it.

 

[Hydroxs]

I play cod4 on the 8600m gt and it runs fine at 1440x900 with high textures and most settings on.

 

[kmkarim]

Hrm I guess what i should be asking is, if im playing games in windows will I get better preformance from the new low end macbook pro or mid range old macbook pro. Also has anyone played crysis on these laptops or know if FarCry 2 will run well?

Thanks again.

 

[secretpact]

I have a low range last-gen MBP, 2.4Ghz GeForce 8600M GT, 2GB RAM (this is the stock specs for the low end MBP last gen). CoD4 runs good. Crysis is playable as well, though I thought that game kind of sucked.

 

[Nate025]

Hrm I guess what i should be asking is, if im playing games in windows will I get better preformance from the new low end macbook pro or mid range old macbook pro. Also has anyone played crysis on these laptops or know if FarCry 2 will run well?

Thanks again.

Crysis on a new 2.53 mbp. It's the closest I could find. Hope this helps you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rfHSDgibgo

 

[Hydroxs]

Dont expect to run crysis at 1440x900 max out. Run it at a lower res and you be fine.

 

[Coldwater]

Dont expect to run crysis at 1440x900 max out. Run it at a lower res and you be fine.

I wouldn't want to run that on any notebook (and no, I don't count those 3" thick 12lb bricks that Alienware sells as notebooks). Either MBP will run most games fine, within reason. I'd go with the cheaper one if that is all you are looking to do on it.