Few MBP Upgrade Questions

Sittler27 · Feb 12th, 2011, 11:59 PM

1. If I wanted to play World of Warcraft on a MBP i5 or i7, does the extra 256mb in the 330 video card make that much of a difference?

2. Is the hi-res screen option worth the upgrade if I'm playing WoW on it?

3. Is the anti-glare upgrade worth it, or is it best to keep it on the regular glossy screen?

monokitty · Feb 13th, 2011, 12:16 AM

1.) Yes - especially if you want to set the graphics near or at max, and if you answer yes to your second question.

2.) Yes - if you get the bigger video card - bigger resolution = better graphics.

Sittler27 · Feb 13th, 2011, 12:29 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Lars
	1.) Yes - especially if you want to set the graphics near or at max, and if you answer yes to your second question. 2.) Yes - if you get the bigger video card - bigger resolution = better graphics.

Great. Any opinions about #3?

monokitty · Feb 13th, 2011, 12:34 AM

Personally, I like the anti-glare display - there's less glare and reflection generally and the colour is more accurate. That said, colours, especially in games, will be more vibrant on a glossy display, and you may like that in the end. It really comes down to personal preference.

Also - get at least 8GB of RAM.

Sittler27 · Feb 13th, 2011, 09:37 AM

What is the maximum RAM allows on the MBP? Isn't it 8GB?

Also, do you advise getting the basic 4gb ram with the unit, and then getting the additional 4gb from another (cheaper) source? Or are there advantages to going with the apple provided upgraded ram?

Sittler27 · Feb 13th, 2011, 09:38 AM

Also, what MBP configuration do you think would be best for playing wow?

monokitty · Feb 13th, 2011, 09:44 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Sittler27
	What is the maximum RAM allows on the MBP? Isn't it 8GB? Also, do you advise getting the basic 4gb ram with the unit, and then getting the additional 4gb from another (cheaper) source? Or are there advantages to going with the apple provided upgraded ram?

The MBP has 2 slots, so whatever RAM comes in there from factory will need to come out to upgrade it to 8GB unless you order it from Apple with 8GB.

Sittler27 · Feb 13th, 2011, 09:57 AM

Do you think I need the i7 MBP so I get the 512mb video card? Or do you think the i5 with 256mb is sufficient to play WoW at least on medium-high settings?

It's a fair big jump financially between the two, and I'm just wanting enough so I can play without the graphics looking horrible.

Frankly, I don't really game anymore, so the MBP would mainly be used for everyday use and maybe some photo/video editing a bit.

screature · Feb 13th, 2011, 10:31 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Sittler27
	Do you think I need the i7 MBP so I get the 512mb video card? Or do you think the i5 with 256mb is sufficient to play WoW at least on medium-high settings? It's a fair big jump financially between the two, and I'm just wanting enough so I can play without the graphics looking horrible. Frankly, I don't really game anymore, so the MBP would mainly be used for everyday use and maybe some photo/video editing a bit.

Go refurb and save a bundle.

Sittler27 · Feb 13th, 2011, 10:38 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by screature
	Go refurb and save a bundle.

Thanks, and that does make sense, but would you have any specific answers to my questions?