Windows partition size?

[jgw1283]

I'm getting a new MBP with 750gb hd and looking to run Windows. I have VM Ware but am planning on using Bootcamp. How many gigs should I partiton for windows?

I'm planning on running XP/7 or 8 when it comes out as well as some gaming. Is 100-150gb enough?

 

[MacDawg]

Largely depends on what you intend to install
You will need to account for the size of the games and other software + Windows OS

Nobody can really determine that for you without knowing which games and how many, etc.

 

[jgw1283]

games like Star Wars Old Republic and some random games off Steam. Nothing major I just don't want to not give myself enough space if decide to get into gaming. I wont be running itunes or anything other that games and windows.

 

[vistadude]

I would go with 200 GB for games. Nowadays, games take 10 - 20 GB each.

 

[murphychris]

Just make sure you do not ever use Windows utilities to resize the Windows volume, or you will almost certainly encounter data loss. You will have to use a 3rd party utility like iPartition or CampTune to do resizing, there are no Apple supplied utilities that can do this.