Making KSP Run faster Mac

[Zosma Procyon]

Are there any ways to make the game run faster on a Mac? Mine takes almost a minute to switch between buildings, and my craft typically run at around 50% speed.

[ZL647]

Actually yes. Bootcamp Windows.

[GearsNSuch]

@Zosma Procyon

I don't think this is necessarily exhaustive but...

KSP runs significantly better on my 2012, bottom-of-the-line Mac mini than my 2015, top-of-the-line windows. Both have precisely the same hardware (except for the Window's greater amount of RAM and, of course, the little brand specific components). 

In all likelihood, it's something to do with your specific configuration. What model and specifications does your computer have? Try upgrading to OS Mojave if you haven't already; that seems to help a good bit.

Also, you can use Activity Monitor to see if any process is consuming too many resources and (I believe) set the priority of programs. Restarting Finder, doing a VRAM restart, quitting all other programs while KSP is running, and the like might also increase speed.

 

Enjoy!

[stibbons]

If it's a laptop with multiple GPUs, check to make sure you're using the discrete GPU. But, yes, more detail is required. What model hardware, what version of macOS, what KSP, etc. Check here for how to post a detailed description of your problem.

 

[Zosma Procyon]

12 hours ago, GearsNSuch said:

@Zosma Procyon

I don't think this is necessarily exhaustive but...

KSP runs significantly better on my 2012, bottom-of-the-line Mac mini than my 2015, top-of-the-line windows. Both have precisely the same hardware (except for the Window's greater amount of RAM and, of course, the little brand specific components). 

In all likelihood, it's something to do with your specific configuration. What model and specifications does your computer have? Try upgrading to OS Mojave if you haven't already; that seems to help a good bit.

Also, you can use Activity Monitor to see if any process is consuming too many resources and (I believe) set the priority of programs. Restarting Finder, doing a VRAM restart, quitting all other programs while KSP is running, and the like might also increase speed.

 

Enjoy!

2017 Macbook Pro 15 inch running High Sierra still. I think I'll upgrade tonight.

3.1 GHz Intel Core i7

16 GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3

Radeon Pro 560 4096 MB

Intel HD Graphics 630 1536 MB

And I have 4 mods: Mechjeb, Kerbal Alarm, Bon Voyage, WorldStabilizer (to make BV work better).