Portal won't work on my 2006 MacBook

05-12-2010, 06:54 PM

When I launch the game I get an error about my graphics chip not being supported. I tried it anyway but it won't work. After the blurry "loading" screen it either goes black or just flashes.

I really didn't expect it to work but I'm still disappointed.
Torchlight seems to work OK, though.

Nekomancer · 05-12-2010, 06:56 PM

What kind of videocard does your 2006 MacBook have?

Hawky · 05-12-2010, 06:57 PM

Well you got your answer there really, you need a better GPU, iirc 2006 models had pretty crappy graphics cards.

Unlucky man.

05-12-2010, 08:57 PM

On a similar topic will a GMA 950 work?

RUSBoris · 05-12-2010, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowser956

On a similar topic will a GMA 950 work?

Nope. Intel GFX not supported

05-12-2010, 09:05 PM

Man It's like they are requiring everyone who gets steam for mac to just buy a brand new computer. Only way your gonna have the proper video cards.

05-12-2010, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowser956

Man It's like they are requiring everyone who gets steam for mac to just buy a brand new computer. Only way your gonna have the proper video cards.

Uh no, it means the Apple has not put decent videocards in its laptops for a long time. You just didn't know it when you bought it. The Intel GPU's (950 and the X3100 are awful AWFUL GPUs.. nearly useless).

05-12-2010, 09:14 PM

Most laptop manufacturers use Intel GMA, not just Apple.

Besides, the MacBook is their entry-level product. It's not for gaming at all.

05-12-2010, 06:54 PM	#1
BulkHedd Guest Posts: n/a	Portal won't work on my 2006 MacBook When I launch the game I get an error about my graphics chip not being supported. I tried it anyway but it won't work. After the blurry "loading" screen it either goes black or just flashes. I really didn't expect it to work but I'm still disappointed. Torchlight seems to work OK, though.

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05-12-2010, 06:56 PM	#2
Nekomancer Join Date: Mar 2008 Reputation: 2386 Posts: 15,158	What kind of videocard does your 2006 MacBook have?

05-12-2010, 06:57 PM	#3
Hawky Join Date: Jan 2007 Reputation: 306 Posts: 4,189	Well you got your answer there really, you need a better GPU, iirc 2006 models had pretty crappy graphics cards. Unlucky man.

05-12-2010, 08:57 PM	#4
bowser956 Guest Posts: n/a	On a similar topic will a GMA 950 work?

05-12-2010, 09:05 PM	#6
bowser956 Guest Posts: n/a	Man It's like they are requiring everyone who gets steam for mac to just buy a brand new computer. Only way your gonna have the proper video cards.

05-12-2010, 09:14 PM	#8
jamesyfx Guest Posts: n/a	Most laptop manufacturers use Intel GMA, not just Apple. Besides, the MacBook is their entry-level product. It's not for gaming at all.