Will my MBA run Dota 2?

[sazivad]

Hi all-

Really sorry if this is the wrong forum section and/or if this question has already been answered (I Googled around before asking), but does anybody know if my MacBook Air can run Dota 2?

I don't care about graphics quality that much. I play StarCraft II on my MBA too, on all lowest settings, so if my MBA can handle it at all, I'm good.

These are its specs. Thanks in advance!

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[simsaladimbamba]

It seems so, as the 320M is listed in the Technical Requirements in this Wiki article.

found via "dota2"

 

[sazivad]

It seems so[…]

Hmm… that says 4GB RAM required, and my computer has only 2GB. So is it a no-go?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Hmm… that says 4GB RAM required, and my computer has only 2GB. So is it a no-go?

Might be so, but if there is a demo, you could always try before buying it.

 

[sazivad]

Might be so, but if there is a demo, you could always try before buying it.

It's free anyway… I just wanted to be sure before I waste bandwidth downloading all 8GB of the game.

Thanks for your help!

 

[simsaladimbamba]

It's free anyway… I just wanted to be sure before I waste bandwidth downloading all 8GB of the game.

Thanks for your help!

Did not know that, as I am only a part time player and probably like the wrong games anyway.

Is 8 GB too much for you to download?

 

[sazivad]

[…]Is 8 GB too much for you to download?

No, but my MBA is at the Genius Bar getting its display repaired, so I can't download and/or run Dota 2 till around Wednesday.

I wanted to find out in advance.

 

[AXs]

Yes I tested the HD5000 with DotA2, though i don't game anymore.

Medium settings across the board - OS X native, AA off... ran perfectly.

Though I don't know if getting an Air with the intent of gaming is the best bet.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Yes I tested the HD5000 with DotA2, though i don't game anymore.

Medium settings across the board - OS X native, AA off... ran perfectly.

Though I don't know if getting an Air with the intent of gaming is the best bet.

Strangely enough the original poster already has a MacBook Air and has already played a game or two on it.
See post #1 for the actual model and see original poster's profile for registration date.

 

[AXs]

Strangely enough the original poster already has a MacBook Air and has already played a game or two on it.
See post #1 for the actual model and see original poster's profile for registration date.

ahh okay. I fought my hesitancy to click enlarge and realized he has a 2010 model. That makes it a very strange question.

@OP just download it and try it out for yourself, especially since it is a free game. If it was a matter of spending money I could understand why one would ask for as much feedback before hand.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

ahh okay. I fought my hesitancy to click enlarge and realized he has a 2010 model. That makes it a very strange question.

@OP just download it and try it out for yourself, especially since it is a free game. If it was a matter of spending money I could understand why one would ask for as much feedback before hand.

We have already been there, the Mac is at Apple until Wednesday.

 

[AXs]

We have already been there, the Mac is at Apple until Wednesday.

Okay..? So wait till wednesday to download it?
Best way to find out if it works really