Parallels performance

[darels]

Alright, i've just started my architecture studies and ill be mostly using photoshop, illustrator, vector works and rhinoceros. I own 2011 mbp 13" base model and currently have win 7 installed via bootcamp but i would rather use vmware or parallels because of clear reasons, will these programs work smoothly enough with parallels or vmware? thanks for answers,

P.s. i know there are mac versions for all these programs but i'd like to use win versions (except photoshop) as we use windows in our university.

 

[maflynn]

Given the latest benchmarks, both applications (vmware & parallels) will be fine. I think Parallels may give you some better opengl performance, they have in the past.

 

[darels]

nice to hear that, one more question, what configuration on parallels i should make for best performance?

 

[BiggAW]

nice to hear that, one more question, what configuration on parallels i should make for best performance?

As much RAM as you can, an SSD as your boot drive, and use your Bootcamp partition, so if you get too bogged down, you can switch to Bootcamp with the same programs and files.

 

[sev]

which programs do you need the windows install for? If its Rhino you can get it for the mac - for free!

 

[blevins321]

When you setup the VM for the first time, I'd recommend disabling "program sharing." Its the feature that causes windows programs to appear on your Mac Open With right click option, and vice versa.

I've had nothing but annoyances with this-wrong programs open, VM boots when not necessary, etc...