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Minecraft on used Macbook Air?

Minecraft on used Macbook Air?

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OatmealMan01
Junior Member
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07-17-2016, 08:25 AM
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Hey everyone, next year I’m planning to switch to a real computer for school instead of my Chromebook. It’s really fast and lasts a long time on battery. I’m disappointed I can’t use it anymore. That’s why I’m considering a used 13-inch MacBook Air from 2010 for around $180 to $250 on eBay. I’d also like to play Minecraft outside of class. How would it perform at maximum settings? It has an Intel graphics card, 128 GB SSD, 2 GB RAM, and a built-in display.
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OatmealMan01
07-17-2016, 08:25 AM #1

Hey everyone, next year I’m planning to switch to a real computer for school instead of my Chromebook. It’s really fast and lasts a long time on battery. I’m disappointed I can’t use it anymore. That’s why I’m considering a used 13-inch MacBook Air from 2010 for around $180 to $250 on eBay. I’d also like to play Minecraft outside of class. How would it perform at maximum settings? It has an Intel graphics card, 128 GB SSD, 2 GB RAM, and a built-in display.

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Rottenbaby13
Member
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07-19-2016, 08:44 AM
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poor performance on my old machine (a 1.2 GHz Celeron with 2 GB RAM, wow). it was tough to hit 40 frames per second even at low settings.
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Rottenbaby13
07-19-2016, 08:44 AM #2

poor performance on my old machine (a 1.2 GHz Celeron with 2 GB RAM, wow). it was tough to hit 40 frames per second even at low settings.

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Daskler
Junior Member
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07-20-2016, 12:41 PM
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Four gigabytes of RAM is now essential for most devices. Missing it could mean missing out on better performance. Get one with extra memory right away.
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Daskler
07-20-2016, 12:41 PM #3

Four gigabytes of RAM is now essential for most devices. Missing it could mean missing out on better performance. Get one with extra memory right away.

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Ladro
Junior Member
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07-20-2016, 04:02 PM
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You can smoothly run it with minimal configurations, achieving around 60-100 FPS during PvP. At full performance it drops to roughly 20 FPS. The Haswell chip significantly boosted GPU performance compared to previous generations. I also used a dual-core 2nd generation processor, which only marginally improved Minecraft speed but was limited by its age and older software support. TL;DR: Avoid serious games or competitive play—stick to light activities at low settings.
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Ladro
07-20-2016, 04:02 PM #4

You can smoothly run it with minimal configurations, achieving around 60-100 FPS during PvP. At full performance it drops to roughly 20 FPS. The Haswell chip significantly boosted GPU performance compared to previous generations. I also used a dual-core 2nd generation processor, which only marginally improved Minecraft speed but was limited by its age and older software support. TL;DR: Avoid serious games or competitive play—stick to light activities at low settings.

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sargeantdwarf
Junior Member
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07-22-2016, 06:19 AM
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2 gigabytes of RAM + Intel HD graphics + maximum settings on the mainboard = failure
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sargeantdwarf
07-22-2016, 06:19 AM #5

2 gigabytes of RAM + Intel HD graphics + maximum settings on the mainboard = failure

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westy801
Member
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08-07-2016, 04:30 PM
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Consider getting a laptop instead of a MacBook Air or Pro. Opt for one with improved specifications if possible, or keep it at the same price if you're lucky.
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westy801
08-07-2016, 04:30 PM #6

Consider getting a laptop instead of a MacBook Air or Pro. Opt for one with improved specifications if possible, or keep it at the same price if you're lucky.

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coyote888
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08-27-2016, 12:53 PM
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Your budget ranges from 180 to 250 dollars. For Minecraft you’ll want a laptop that balances performance and cost. Look for models with decent graphics support and enough RAM for smooth gameplay.
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coyote888
08-27-2016, 12:53 PM #7

Your budget ranges from 180 to 250 dollars. For Minecraft you’ll want a laptop that balances performance and cost. Look for models with decent graphics support and enough RAM for smooth gameplay.

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VictoroctiV
Junior Member
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08-28-2016, 03:58 AM
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You could run smoothly with four gigabytes of memory.
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VictoroctiV
08-28-2016, 03:58 AM #8

You could run smoothly with four gigabytes of memory.