Is Mac any good for gaming?

No, macs have low specs and are only good at breaking.

Mac games look way better than IBM PC versions.... wait this isn't the 80's why would you even think about buying a mac and paying more for less of a computer, as far as I can see the only thing I can see that Apple's computers have going for them theses days is that they are probably more accessible to those who have never used a computer before. If you are sick of Microsoft (and who can blame you) you might as well install linux, but if you care about gaming you will still need windows.

I hate when people use 'virus free' as an excuse to get a Mac. You don't get viruses on Windows if you're not computer illitirate.

Trolls will tell you no, they're not. Competent people, however...Will say the same thing. Don't waste your money on an overpriced piece of hardware that's overpriced solely because the brand thinks it's worth something. If you wanna waste your money, go get some alienware. At least you'll have bought overpriced shit -and- have windows!

I wouldn't go Mac, mac isn't virus free - they're less common. As the userbase builds, so do exploits - I know plenty of mac users who have foregone security because they think they're immune from attacks.

I'd say honestly, don't buy in to the apple infrastructure. Pay for your own hardware and build it yourself, you'll get the greatest sense of pride from it - the most performance too!
If you're looking to make music, Ableton is miles better than garageband! I'd so as far as saying any benefit mac users believe they have is all in their mind, neither are superior but at least with windows you get the benefit of a wider userbase and being able to upgrade easily/cost effectively.

On the other hand, I've uaed macs for work and love the OS for designing... but that's all I'd care to use one for.

EDIT: If you're looking to build, I'll be happy to give you a couple of sites for looking at resources and getting the best build for your budget!

I think Mac's are for video editors, designers, music makers, etc. because the OS is much more stable than the Windows OS (so if they working on a project, the OS don't freeze randomly out)...However, on the other hand, it performs very bad when it comes to gaming.

Use your 800$ on a normal PC, with Windows 7/Windows 8 on it. It's the best option for gaming.

My advice, build your own. You'll get far better performace:money. Want the least performance:money? Go mac.

no

I got a mac for my birthday, and Icant say it is that bad.
I havent seen many problems, but the can get pretty damn overheated.
For 800 euro I would buy a badass gaming pc.

I say go with Linux. You get the small userbase, so less viruses. It is a lot cheaper (free) than buying a Mac, which both developed from Unix. Gaming using wine, also applies with MAC, is pretty decent. There is also now the native Linux client. Thus, it is a good time for Steam gaming on Linux.

Short answer, no

Most games for the PC platform are made for Windows

• some of the most deadly viruses made during the last year or so have been targeted at Java security holes specifically present in the MacOS (so securitywise your statement isn't really true)
• PCs are easier to maintain, upgrade and service where as on Mac.... good luck with upgrading one without paying a fortune

mac's are not good for anything but a laugh.. retarded machines

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