I have an intel Mac Mini currently running Snow Leopard. I upgraded the hard drive from a 5400/160G to a 7200/320G. I have heard that Windows 7 can cause a Mac to run hotter, so I would like to know if it will run too hot for this set up?
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Windows 7 on a Mac Mini
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Well, first off, virtualizing Windows 7 won't give you the best experience. Virtualized hardware drivers suck, so that means no or limited 3d acceleration. Virtual Windows 7 would be fine for running Windows only applications.
If you are installing Windows 7 to take use of the features and new abilities like 'Aero', I would definitely install it via BootCamp. Windows shouldn't cause any problems with your Mini, it may run hotter, but shouldn't damage anything.
Bootcamp is the best. I've tried VMWare Fusion 3, it's pretty horrible. BootCamp is much more customized and easier.
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Quite the generalization, especially being that it is leading in the poll. https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/938550/
As long as you have the RAM to support it, it does quite well for many non-gaming uses.
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I would agree as well, to go the Bootcamp route, keeping the OS's on a separate platform. You will be able to use your full RAM on each OS.
I did the same upgrades you did on my mini and have been running W7 with zero issues since December, except the initial bluetooth sync problem in W7 (but that was quickly cleared up) here's a link if you run into that http://www.123macmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=178232𫠸
I know some swear by the virtual route but I enjoy the stability of using the Windows and SL separately, on the great Apple hardware.
Also W7 runs great on a mini (probably much better than on a windows based PC)
Good luck.
I did the same upgrades you did on my mini and have been running W7 with zero issues since December, except the initial bluetooth sync problem in W7 (but that was quickly cleared up) here's a link if you run into that http://www.123macmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=178232𫠸
I know some swear by the virtual route but I enjoy the stability of using the Windows and SL separately, on the great Apple hardware.
Also W7 runs great on a mini (probably much better than on a windows based PC)
Good luck.