EVE Online on Mac
How to Run EVE Online on Mac
Mac Version AvailableOption 1: Use Parallels
Parallels is the fastest, easiest, and most powerful option to run Windows on your Mac. Data can be shared between Mac and Windows and switching between the two is as simple as switching screens. Run it On Mac recommends Parallels as the #1 best way to run EVE Online on your Mac desktop or laptop.
Pros: Very Cost-Effective; Easily transfer files; Easily switch between Windows & Mac.
Cons: May see a slight decrease in performance; Cost varies from $50-80 for a personal license.
Option 2: Use Bootcamp
Boot Camp is a boot utility included with most Apple desktop and laptop products that allows users to install a Windows operating system alongside the native macOS/OS X operating system. Using Bootcamp is a relatively technical process and should probably only be undertaken by someone who understands the process.
Pros: Free; Good option if you need high performance or are using an older machine.
Cons: Switching between operating systems requires a restart; difficult, technical installation process.
EVE Online System Requirements
Windows
Mac OS X
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Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB VRAM (Shader Model 3)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2 GB AMD or NVIDIA Card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 10.11
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB VRAM (Shader Model 3)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 10.15
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2 GB AMD or NVIDIA Card
- Storage: 2 GB available space
