Running GTA V on Macbook Pro???

[DrK4ZE]

Here's the problem: My wife has a Macbook Pro (she needed a mac specifically for work). We want to play GTA Online together. We don't have the $$$ to buy a fast PC just to play games on. So I have been looking into ways to get GTA to run on her Mac. To make matters worse we're down to about 25GB of internal storage on her Mac so Bootcamp isnt immediatly viable. (would could free up some space but using almost 1/2 her internal storage (250GB) on just windows/GTA (about 90GB total) is hard to justify.

My current idea is to install windows and GTA V on an external SSD and then run it on her Mac over USB 3.0. Is this plausable? Will it be too slow to play at a decent resolution? Will it oveerheat? Should I just bite the bullet and start selling my body on the streets to get that second PC? any and all serious input would be helpful. Thanks.

[Lebowski]

maybe stop being dumb because you can't run anything released after 2007 on a macbook, let alone gta v

[DrK4ZE]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย The Dude:

maybe stop being dumb because you can't run anything released after 2007 on a macbook, let alone gta v

Most (if not all) Valve games, Civ 5/6, Borderlands 2, Leage of Legends (and the other big MOBAs), WoW, Hearthstone...

=/

Macs definetly aren't ideal and miss out on a lot of great games (hence my current problem) but don't write them off completely.

[ShocksVR #AirLink]

Upgrade harddrive to something larger and install a dual-boot of Mac + Windows ?
That's like $100 for the harddrive and $100 for WIndows

[similarly]

tldr: buy a pc.

Okay: I've used computers since 1983. I've used ms-dos. I've used windows since 3.0. I've since used 95, 98, 2000, me, xp, vista, 7, 8 and 10.

I've used Macs since 2006, and have used every version since 10.5. Currently running macOS Sierra.

I've used windows 7,8 and 10 through bootcamp on both iMacs. I also have experience with the 2015 MacBookPro because I bought one for my son.

I've also opened and replaced parts on both PC and Mac, so I'm familiar with what's inside.

So, I kinda like to think I know a little about this. Here's my advice.

ADVICE 1:
Rather than trying to run from a usb3 hd, I'd advise getting a thunderbolt 3 enabled hd rather than usb3, but ONLY if your mbp is 2015 or later. Earlier mbps would have a Thunderbolt 2, which is still twice as fast as usb3, but not as fast as T3.

Usb3 will give you up to around 5gigbits/second, thunderbolt 2 will give you 20, thunderbolt 3 will give 40. It'll also transmit video well. That could be a plus for running the OS and the game off the external.

source:
https://www.backblaze.com/blog/whats-diff-thunderbolt-vs-usb/

ADVICE 2:
That said, imo your BEST option is to get a PC for gaming. I run a lot of games off my imac and it runs them well. After all, inside, it's all the same hardware. With Mac, you're paying for software, and I do love the OS. At the same time, it's nice to have a computer that's completely dedicated to the os.

I ran a mac completely off an external for awhile and didn't like it. It ran the hd too hard, and I noticed it would get pretty warm after awhile, because externals don't have fans like an internal gets.

Externals really aren't MEANT to be used to run an os, which requires constantly read-writing when you use the computer.

As well, most macbook pros actually DON'T have a video card capable of handling a lot of games.

2015 mbp runs an Intel Iris Graphics 6100, which rates just above a GTX 460m. I just don't think you're going to get a good performance on a lot of games.

2017 mbp only runs an AMD Radeon Pro 450 which is much better. So you need to know your graphics card.


So really, I'd advise getting a proper gaming computer.

[DrK4ZE]

Ideally we'd just get another computer, I'm running on a windows PC I built about 6 months (GTX 1060 and the works) and it's glorious. The problem is money, we cant justify buying another $1000+ dollar PC just to game on, and she needs the Mac for work so we can't just sell it and join the fun side of the computer war.

Are you aware of any SSD w/ thunderbolt 3 and 500GB-1TB memory that are in a price range where it would make sense to buy it instead of just saving up the extra money and getting the PC?

I like the idea! I'm just not as knowledgable when it comes to Macs or even external hardware as I am with the standard internal goodies.

[zombie cat]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย DrK4ZE:

Ideally we'd just get another computer, I'm running on a windows PC I built about 6 months (GTX 1060 and the works) and it's glorious. The problem is money, we cant justify buying another $1000+ dollar PC just to game on, and she needs the Mac for work so we can't just sell it and join the fun side of the computer war.

Are you aware of any SSD w/ thunderbolt 3 and 500GB-1TB memory that are in a price range where it would make sense to buy it instead of just saving up the extra money and getting the PC?

I like the idea! I'm just not as knowledgable when it comes to Macs or even external hardware as I am with the standard internal goodies.

Ssd based thunderbolt devices are extremely expensive

[DrK4ZE]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย Zombie Cat:

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย DrK4ZE:

Ideally we'd just get another computer, I'm running on a windows PC I built about 6 months (GTX 1060 and the works) and it's glorious. The problem is money, we cant justify buying another $1000+ dollar PC just to game on, and she needs the Mac for work so we can't just sell it and join the fun side of the computer war.

Are you aware of any SSD w/ thunderbolt 3 and 500GB-1TB memory that are in a price range where it would make sense to buy it instead of just saving up the extra money and getting the PC?

I like the idea! I'm just not as knowledgable when it comes to Macs or even external hardware as I am with the standard internal goodies.

Ssd based thunderbolt devices are extremely expensive

Ain't that a ♥♥♥♥♥

[Banchor]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย DrK4ZE:

Ideally we'd just get another computer, I'm running on a windows PC I built about 6 months (GTX 1060 and the works) and it's glorious. The problem is money, we cant justify buying another $1000+ dollar PC just to game on, and she needs the Mac for work so we can't just sell it and join the fun side of the computer war.

Are you aware of any SSD w/ thunderbolt 3 and 500GB-1TB memory that are in a price range where it would make sense to buy it instead of just saving up the extra money and getting the PC?

I like the idea! I'm just not as knowledgable when it comes to Macs or even external hardware as I am with the standard internal goodies.

Well, most pc's that can run GTA V aren't 1000$. I bought a pre-built with gtx960, i5 4460, 8gb ddr, 1tb for 600$, not including windows. Like honestly it runs great and it'll be much better than any mac.

[Rizzly]

I think your wife should stay in the kitchen...

I kid, I kid

There are very good pcs for 700€ too, you don't have to buy another 1060, there are used high-end pcs too. Assuming you have a job you can pay stuff for like 50€ monthly, it's convenient.

[Sammoka]

Hi, I admit the reply being too late to your case, but in my eyes you have a few options, option one is using Bootcamp via an external SSD or hard drive, in order to do so, you can easily find a tutorial with 9 to 5 Mac and using that install the bootcamp on the external drive and then use windows as a second nature.

Option two is using parallels, now parallels again you can find various tutorials as to how to use it, and where to download it. Being a little costly 80$ you get a full fledged virtual machine edition of Windows 10 (no need to activate windows if you want to just play games).

Another option is GeForce Now, the program is in Beta and has free access in USA and Europe, this program allows you to stream games in their full resolutions, yes you can actually play them with no performance loss and no problems to your laptop at all. Its available for Mac and Windows alike but at the same time you should have a copy of the game you want on Steam or Origin or Battle.net.

Please do remember that although during bootcamp you will be able to play games, but at the same time, if you do, your PC might start heating up, you might need to use Mac Fan Control and also if possible at all get an EGPU box with a GPU installed. (Completely upto you) but this is just incase the game start running normally and starts to have a decrease in FPS and then becoming completely unplayable due to thermal throttling.

Hope this answer albeit being late was helpful. Cheers.

[[-iD-]]

just get a console and have her play that way.
oh iits a necro. /sad

[krashd]

LMAO, there's late and then there's like 17 months later :D

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