My mac computer only has 8gb of memory so can I download games onto this hard drive and run them through it on my computer
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If you are running it as an internal hard drive it will run a lot faster for sure, the computer will boot up and be running in about 30 sec. at least that's what my windows 7 computer does.
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Yes, this is for storing your files. Memory (RAM) is much smaller and only stores information temporarily. Memory (RAM) is cleared every time you turn off your computer.This is a SSD (Solid State Disk). It works the same way a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) works. You can put your programs, pictures, movies, documents, etc.. on it to store.The major difference between a SSD and a HDD is that a SSD doesn't have any moving parts and is all electronic, so it is MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH faster.If you're new to computers it's easy to mix up Memory (RAM = Random Access Memory) and Storage (SSD or HDD); because they both hold computer information. But they fulfill two different purposes and are both needed in a computer. Yes, this is for storing your files. Memory (RAM) is much smaller and only stores information temporarily. Memory (RAM) is cleared every time you turn off your computer.This is a SSD (Solid State Disk). It works the same way a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) works. You can put your programs, pictures, movies, documents, etc.. on it to store.The major difference between a SSD and a HDD is that a SSD doesn't have any moving parts and is all electronic, so it is MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH faster.If you're new to computers it's easy to mix up Memory (RAM = Random Access... » Read More Yes, this is for storing your files. Memory (RAM) is much smaller and only stores information temporarily. Memory (RAM) is cleared every time you turn off your computer.This is a SSD (Solid State Disk). It works the same way a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) works. You can put your programs, pictures, movies, documents, etc.. on it to store.The major difference between a SSD and a HDD is that a SSD doesn't have any moving parts and is all electronic, so it is MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH faster.If you're new to computers it's easy to mix up Memory (RAM = Random Access Memory) and Storage (SSD or HDD); because they both hold computer information. But they fulfill two different purposes and are both needed in a computer. « Show Less
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Yes, you should be able to do what you are asking. You D/L the game and create a launch icon from the C drive. Should work just fine.
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this is a normal hard disk, so you can copy whatever files you want, however you will make the most of it if you actually replace your internal hard disk with this one, and then put the other disk in an external USB enclosure
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yes, but you will also need an external usb HD controller for the HD to plug into and be connected into the computer.
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I dont know a game that use more than 1 giga of spaced. 8 gb of memory is so much memory atually than this hd is 5 times faster !! No problem for you.
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I dont know a game that use more than 1 giga of spaced.8 gb of memory is so much memory atuallythan this hd is 5 times faster !!No problem for you.
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The first thing you have to do is to make sure that the drive is set to the format your MAC uses. It should work perfectly fine.
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This is a hard drive meant to be installed in a server or Network Attached Storage. For performance sake, I would suggest getting a WD Black drive instead. That being said it should work just the same as this is a 3.5" hard drive, which is what is in this version of iMac.
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This drive has a lot of computability problems, I would not try it on mac, most likely it will not work.
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Generally speaking it should be. I don't own a mac but as long as your Mac can identify a external hard drive or flash based memory sticks then it should see this. It will act like a external hard drive. So moving files to it is a simple drag and drop. Unlike a Ipod which requires using Itunes to move files to a device. Just plug it in and look at your hard drive list to see if it shows up. Hope that helps.
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Yes. Should be fine as long as you allow for at least 8GB of free disk space.
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It should be, if you format it for a Mac using disk utility (HFS Journaled) it should work fine.
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It can be done but only by someone that's certified to do it cause mine has 200 gigabytes. But I still have 1 GB of RAM.My new MacBook got 8GB RAM and a 260 GB HARDDRIVE but that's how I had apple design it.
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This is not Mac memory, you will need to check what is compatible for your Mac.
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Of course it is. Simply reformat it with Disk Utility after installation. Just make sure your Mac can use a 2.5" drive.
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As long as it's in CD or DVD format, I don't see why you can't install your game into your hard drive. Once in the hard drive, it's all up to your environment whether they will run or not like hardware and resource requirements, licensing, etc.
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yes you can. i used this drive to download all my pc games on cd and dvd discs to my pc.
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so if i were to put a mess of files from a pc on this drive, i will be able to access them with my mac?
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Yes it will. It comes formatted as NTFS which is Windows only but it is very simple to reformat it to FAT32 on your Mac to make it work. Don't spend the extra money on the Mac specific drive. Search youtube for Reformatting a drive from NTFS to FAT32.
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Now that is a good question but i would say no just because it says you need a "hard drive" to play that game/download that game
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Yes. Applications stored on the hard drive, connected by Firewire, can be run on your Macbook.
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Yes, if your Mac or PC is capable of running 64 bit. I believe most Macs run 64 bit apps.