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Nexxel

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What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« on: February 26, 2012, 03:54:49 pm »

OK, As the title says, I'm looking for what harware/software that people are USEING to box.

I was reading the Video card problem thread and it had some good info but not enough to answer my question. I have read over at The MMO boards but there were to many games to stsytem specs, so i figures id ask here what people are ACTUALLY using that works.

I need a new machine as mine died a while ago and playing on a ol E-machine isnt cutting it past 3 toon's. So, What I'm looking for is what are your machines specs: procesor, Ram, video card and your OS. and How Many toons are you running. I see most of the guys pushing T5 are all running a solid 6 and there are some that are pushing 12 (2 groups).

And Thanks in advance for taking to the time to answer.. Wink

Daddy wants to go shopping..


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MacofMacs

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2012, 04:05:33 pm »

Amd Phenom IIX4 2.3 ghz quad-core processor
6gigs of ddr2 800 ram - Random Access Memory
Asus m3n78 mobo
BFG GTS 250 1024mbddr5 memory
350gigabyte hard drive
500 watt psu
windows vista 64 bit ultimate

Can easily box 12 but I'm about to make a computer with a 3.6ghz quad-core processor msi gtx550ti 1024mb video card 16gigs of ddr3 1333 memory 750watt psu and a 1tb hard drive so I can box 16+ also gonna convert my windows vista 64 bit to windows 7 64-bit ultimate


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Nexxel

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2012, 04:08:01 pm »

What is the video card your running on the machine your using right now?


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Noel

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2012, 04:13:52 pm »

Intel Core 2 Quad 6600 2.4Ghz
8GM DDR 2 ram
Gigabyte EP35-DS3-R
ATI Radeon 4870 1GB
160GB Intel SSD
1TB Seagate 7200RPM
1TB Seagate 7200RPM
650w Antec PSU with active PFC


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Xiggie | Stone

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2012, 05:12:04 pm »

i3 2120 3.3
8GB DDR3 Ram 1333
Intel BOXDH67BLB3 LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 896mb
4 Sata HDD
500 watt psu
W7 64

Have room for another 2 ram sticks so getting another 8gb in a couple of weeks. Aside from the video card and the psu I got all that plus a new case for just under $300 from newegg.


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nopulse

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2012, 05:22:21 pm »

Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 6870 2GB Video Card
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor

Since I just built it, I just copied the generated table code. I use W7 x64 and have loaded up 10 with ease. I'm sure I can run plenty more and this system is really overkill. I'm prepared for this year's releases though! On another thought, if anyone wants to build a pc, I HIGHLY recommend pcpartspicker.com


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nopulse

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2012, 05:24:32 pm »

Also, if you box a large amount and use multiple monitors to accomplish this like I do, I recommend going with a higher amount of VRAM to handle the multi-monitor setup. If you only use a single monitor, then VRAM isn't really as important.


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Griz

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2012, 07:26:44 pm »

I run a Phenom II 1100T with 8 gigs of 1600MHz ram, and a SSD. My video card sucks, it's only an 8800GT, but EQ can't benefit from any video card made in the last 7 years anyways.


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Nexxel

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2012, 07:40:51 pm »

Ok, with the statement about the video card, what is more importanat with running more instances, IE more toons with EQ. More HP ie proccesor, more ram, or a high end better video card?


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Xiggie | Stone

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2012, 07:51:21 pm »

Going with my current setup I can load up 2 groups and use about 12% of my processor and about 80% of my ram. Of course it spikes when I zone or when I am loading but my ram is by far my lacking.


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Lexington

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2012, 08:21:07 pm »

My computer has issues when zoning on multiples as well. Here's a pic with specs.

50MHz, dual cycle clock with a 8 bit buffering - thing blows your mind on 3.1 start up.
Custom 32bit data and address bus with interchangeable 72 tor 32 pin SIMM. Allowing me up to 4 gigabytes of memory to be directly addressed. Talking straight 32 linear thinking!

A voodoo3 card really tightens it down on this machine as the polygon and sprites are unmatched when it comes to a VGA connection!

Gonna upgrade asap


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Xiggie | Stone

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2012, 08:40:57 pm »

Quote from: Lexington on February 26, 2012, 08:21:07 pm

My computer has issues when zoning on multiples as well. Here's a pic with specs.

50MHz, dual cycle clock with a 8 bit buffering - thing blows your mind on 3.1 start up.
Custom 32bit data and address bus with interchangeable 72 tor 32 pin SIMM. Allowing me up to 4 gigabytes of memory to be directly addressed. Talking straight 32 linear thinking!

A voodoo3 card really tightens it down on this machine as the polygon and sprites are unmatched when it comes to a VGA connection!

Gonna upgrade asap

It is because you have no mouse pad. .25c and you're all fixed up.


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Lexington

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2012, 09:49:52 pm »

that's a optical bro Wink


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Xiggie | Stone

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2012, 10:01:02 pm »

lol


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Noel

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Re: What are YOUR computers spec's that you 6+box with? looking for advice

« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2012, 11:14:25 am »

Quote from: Nexxel on February 26, 2012, 07:40:51 pm

Ok, with the statement about the video card, what is more important with running more instances, IE more toons with EQ. More HP ie processor, more ram, or a high end better video card?

CPU and RAM. Around a gig (plus or minus) of RAM per toon. With CPU it is a little tricker - newer CPUs can handle more toons per core. With older processors - one char per core seems about right. So for example someone said they have Quad Core 2500K - this will run 8-10 chars, while my Q6600 Quad core runs 6 without too much trouble but running more would be problematic.