Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 3:21 pm
I have been looking into a new box for a while, finally I gave in and picked up a widescreen LCD instead.
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Thinking about a new gaming rig, or maybe a laptop...
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Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 3:40 pm
boy I wish I had a LDC
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 3:46 pm
LDC IS CAMPED YOU STUPID FUCKING MONK
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:14 am
Will this machine run EQII good? I dropped the monitor and it's $1335.
It's from the Cyberpowerpc site that was linked earlier in the thread:
It's from the Cyberpowerpc site that was linked earlier in the thread:
· CAS: Hot New! ASUS Vento 3600 Mid-Tower 420W Case (RED COLOR)
· CASUPGRADE: NONE
· CPU: (Sckt775)Intel® Pentium® D 930 Dual-Core CPU @ 3.0GHz 800FSB 2x2MB Cache 64-Bit
· CD: SONY CDRW 52X32X52 EIDE [+8] (BLACK COLOR)
· CD2: (Special Price) LG GWA-4161 16X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BEIGE COLOR)
· CABLE: None
· FLASHMEDIA: None
· FLOPPY: NONE [-5]
· FAN: CoolerMaster Liquid CPU Cooling Fan System Kit + 2 EXTRA CASE FANS
· HDD: 80GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8M Cache 7200RPM Hard Drive [-42]
· HDD2: NONE
· IEEE_CARD: NONE
· KEYBOARD: PS2 MULTIMEDIA INTERNET CONTROL KEYBOARD (BEIGE COLOR)
· MOUSE: PS2 INTERNET MOUSE W/ WHEEL (Special!!! BEIGE COLOR MICROSOFT USB INTELLIMOUSE)
· MONITOR: NONE [-233]
· MOTHERBOARD: Asus P5ND2-SLI nForce4 Chipset LGA775 DDR2/667 SATA RAID Dual PCIE w/7.1Audio,GbLAN,&USB2
· MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)1GB (2x512MB) PC5300 DDR2/667 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Value Select)
· MODEM: NONE
· NETWORK: ONBOARD 10/100 NETWORK CARD
· OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition w/ Service Pack 2
· PRINTER: None
· PRINTER_CABLE: None
· PRO_WIRING: None
· POWERSUPPLY: STANDARD CASE POWER SUPPLY
· RAID: NONE
· RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
· SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY PLUS ONE-YEAR ONSITE SERVICE
· SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
· SPEAKERS: 120 WATT STEREO SPEAKERS [-48] (BLACK COLOR)
· TEMP: NONE (AS SHOWN)
· TVRC: None
· UPS: None
· USB: Build-in USB 2.0 Ports
· USBHD: NONE
· VIDEOCAMERA: NONE
· VIDEO: NEW !!! NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GT 256MB 16X PCI Express Video Card
· VIDEO2: NONE
· WIRELESSCARD: NONE
· WIRELESSPOINT: NONE
· ZIP: NONE
· _PRICE: (+1345)
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:21 am
Get a larger hard drive
And personally, I'd drop down to the 7600GT
Saves you a LOT for $:Performance ratio
And personally, I'd drop down to the 7600GT
Saves you a LOT for $:Performance ratio
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:22 am
P.S. That will SHIT all over EQ2
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:25 am
My PC now is a three year old dell with 2.0 ghz processor, a 20GB HD and I upgraded to 1 Gig of ram with an ATI 9800 256 meg video card.
I get about 10 FPS (tops) when playing EQII and I can't see half of my gear. That and I always fall through the world because there are whole chunks of the zone missing. It's a joke.
I get about 10 FPS (tops) when playing EQII and I can't see half of my gear. That and I always fall through the world because there are whole chunks of the zone missing. It's a joke.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:28 am
That shouldn't be happening, I ran EQ2 on a 9700pro 256 (granted I have 2gigs of ram)
1.83 ghz processor too
I had it looking nice and at least 30FPS consistent average.
I'm much better off now, but that shouldn't be happening to you.
1.83 ghz processor too
I had it looking nice and at least 30FPS consistent average.
I'm much better off now, but that shouldn't be happening to you.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:31 am
So what do you think the problem is? Video card driver? I got the new Catalyst 6.1 driver. I have all the settings turned on "extreme performance" too.
I mean, if I don't have to drop the $1300+ I would be happy just sticking with my regular machine.
I mean, if I don't have to drop the $1300+ I would be happy just sticking with my regular machine.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:36 am
How do you measure your FPS?
Menlaan
Menlaan
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:47 am
Just a guess. Comparing it to WoW. It's probably even less than that.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:48 am
Hmm and I just realized I can save $100 by dropping the fancy red case.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:27 am
A few recommendations. I'd go with AMD over Intel. It's much, much faster.
Stick with the 7900GT.
Consider gettting 2 SATA drives in a Raid 0 configuration. It'll help decently for EQ2.
Finally, if you can afford it, go for 2 Gigs.
Stick with the 7900GT.
Consider gettting 2 SATA drives in a Raid 0 configuration. It'll help decently for EQ2.
Finally, if you can afford it, go for 2 Gigs.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:48 am
You think the performance boost from a raid 0 would help with EQ2? Just seems to be the difference wouldn't really be noticable.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:49 am
Gidan wrote:You think the performance boost from a raid 0 would help with EQ2? Just seems to be the difference wouldn't really be noticable.
Ever played with Ginz? Half his playtime will be encompassed with
[LOADING....PLEASE WAIT]
For him the extra 35% in loading performance will save hours in the first month alone.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:50 am
Guess if its that bad, every little bit helps.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:56 am
/sigh...he's right.
I lagged out one time in Cobalt Scar grouped with Kyojitsu and he died and blamed it on me.
Remember? "You are a druid, druids are healers, I cannot heal, I just died, therefore it is your fault."
I lagged out one time in Cobalt Scar grouped with Kyojitsu and he died and blamed it on me.
Remember? "You are a druid, druids are healers, I cannot heal, I just died, therefore it is your fault."
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:06 am
Lyion, we have been friends for a long time. You are wealthy.
Buy me a computer.
Just think, it will only cost $1315 for a lifetime of Ginzlove.
Buy me a computer.
Just think, it will only cost $1315 for a lifetime of Ginzlove.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:30 am
You have a hot girlfriend. If I buy you a new pooter you will spend less time with hot girl, which is infinitely superior to EQ2. Thus, by not buying you a new PC I'm showing my friendship and aiding in your longterm goal of having a sustained superior relationship with said babe. No thanks necessary. What are friends for.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:31 am
Damn your superior adult reasoning!
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:32 am
there is some serious gay overtones in that message to you ginz
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:35 am
Brokeback Tech NT represent.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:36 am
Hey I'm watching that movie tonight. Was it any good?
I'm thinking about lighting some candles and warming up some massage oils to create the proper ambiance.
I'm thinking about lighting some candles and warming up some massage oils to create the proper ambiance.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:42 am
will only work if you watch alone or with Lyion
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:34 pm
And Lyion has to wear that sweater 