
While an entry-level Mac laptop won’t outperform a custom-spec PC gaming machine, at least it involves minimum effort and time spent setting up.

Most games are optimised for Windows, so even a low-powered Mac should be able to run them. If your Mac’s specs aren’t up to scratch, you might want to partition your hard drive and use Boot Camp to install Windows just for gaming. Inadequate RAM and/or a slower processor can make your game look choppy and perform sluggishly. Many games rely on abundant RAM and fast processors, so it’s a good idea to make sure your computer is well above the minimum requirements. Without one, some games may not be compatible with your machine, or may play at a sub-par level. Many visually detailed games require a dedicated graphics card on your machine to render smooth, lifelike images. If you want to be completely futureproof, a Mac Pro will allow you to update the graphics card in the future. Hard-core gamers should opt for Macs that have ATI, AMD or Nvidia graphics cards, rather than the integrated Intel cards that feature in low-end Macs.
