Maxing out my FPS on my Macbook Pro.

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So I've been wondering lately how to max out my FPS with Counter Strike: Global Offensive on my Macbook Pro 13", from mid 2012. Its specs are:

- 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (Processor)
- 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 (Memory)
- Intel HD Graphics 4000 1024 MB (Graphics)

There are without any doubt lots of Apple haters out there, especially when it comes down to gaming. I've been searching on the internet to find a way to max out my FPS (so an FPS around the 120-150, maybe even higher if that's possible). I came across some useless sites, that showed the viewers at what settings they could play and still be running it smoothly. A bit of a show-off I guess.

I'm currently running at Widescreen 16:10, Resolution: 1024 x 640 and pretty much everything on Low. However, I'm running at max. 100 FPS. But it's not steady. It goes from 60-100. This used to be higher before I tried changing my specs.

Is there anybody here who could help me out?

Thanks!
 
Not own a macbook pro?

But seriously. You have Intel HD graphics... You arent going to be getting any performance out of that and Macbooks are not gaming laptops. Do not expect high FPS on something built for casual work and relaxation. Its not a laptop built for gaming nor is it in between that category. Its just not built for gaming at all.

If you are dying for some more FPS but cant find the money to get a new laptop that is NOT a macbook or anything apple related you can pick up those FPS boosters from Razer and other gaming websites. I am not sure how they work nor if they support the mac OSX. Macs just arent meant for gaming.
 
I would be surprised if you would know the difference between 60-120, so what your getting is fine considering what you have.
 
I'm getting up to a 100 right now. Also, I forgot but I can install Bootcamp on it. Not entirely sure how that will effect my FPS but still, thanks for your input guys!

Well MacBook's are horrible for gaming, but excellent for other stuff such as producing music and building websites :)
 
The new MacBook retinas with Intel Iris are decent for gaming.
 
Bow To The Pharaoh said:
You're pretty anti-apple, aren't you? Haha.
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No. I am not anti-apple. I am a realist and generally when you buy a Macbook then you are buying a designer look vs power.

Apple is great for minimal gaming and web browsing while still able to be a higher end work machine. But the price tag doesnt help its cause with me.

I have an iPhone at least? Even though I should have a Samsung galaxy instead because they are better....

But apple is a fine company for what it is. My problem is they charge far too much for looks. Its basically if dell took their base laptops and put on a cool case around it... Oh wait... They did...
 
I would consider some of apple's products the best laptops you can buy.

For gaming? You shouldn't be buying a laptop. Even PC gaming laptops are gouged when you could build a nice gaming rig.
 
Apples products are the best if you look for designer quality with a different brand name. I'v had macbooks in the past and they are not built for what you're wishing to do.

On the intel graphics - You should do some research before saying that. Intel Iris can support BF4 at high settings on 720p.
 
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