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  1. MiniApple

    Resolved iMac (M1 or M3) - secondary ussage as a monitor for Windows PC?

    Thinking about getting an iMac M1 or M3 for my daily office/web usage and was wondering since the monitor is so good: Can I use the M1 or M3 iMac also as a monitor for my Windows PC and what would be required? Quick search didn't show me anything useful, mostly only how to use it with...
  2. L

    System requirement to play a game in boot camp - graphics

    Hello and thank you for help. This is the first time I try to use my IMac for gaminig, and I can't understand whether it fits the system requirements. Requirements are: CPU: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz / AMD FX-6300 @ 3.9 GHz GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD R9 285 (2 GB VRAM with Shader...
  3. TopGuy1104

    All iPads iPad Air 4 as a laptop replacement and get a desktop or that and go for the pro?

    I'm thinking of selling my gaming laptop and replacing it with a gaming desktop while using my iPad to replace my laptop for doing my work on the go. I have owned the iPad Air 4 since November and despite how powerful the Pro is, I feel as the Air is more than capable to fulfil my needs and is...
  4. F

    Help I just can't decide whats right!

    Hi Everyone, I'm in a bit of a predicament and really could use some advice here. Firstly let me start by saying I love apple computers and have been using them now for 20+ years now! I also happen to love PC gaming with my ageing 2008 MacPro (via BootCamp) but it just can't cope anymore so my...
  5. B

    Can I use my iMac as a gaming PC monitor?

    UPDATE: On July 28, my iMac died. We had 7 great years together, but the GPU gave out and I've moved on to a PC, rendering this thread moot. I have a 27" 2011 iMac that I want to use as a monitor for a gaming PC I plan on building. I understand this will only work if I have a special device...
  6. 5

    Resolved 3GB vs 6GB VRAM

    Hey MacRumors folk! Although I love my 2012 rMBP very much, it's just not cutting it for the power I need for uni. I'm on a games programming course and so I'm running a lot of Windows software, and developing for Windows in general. So it's time to build myself a PC - plus I've been wanting to...
  7. gkarris

    "Cheap" (<$150) Gaming PC's!

    While looking at all the videos and benchmarking for "Console" PC's (PC's built for the price of a current gen console), I came across people making super-cheap (or even "scrapyard" PC's) to play mainly a specific game or generation of games at a rock-bottom minimal price. I guess I've been...