Requirements not accurate?

JimmyLegs

For the recommened I only do not surpass the Ram, I currently (still) have 512. Would that 512 less ram really cause me to freeze up at random times (mainly when loading new objects).



I have:

AMD Anthlon XP 2200+

512 RAM

Radeon 9600.



This blows if that is the case.... Cause I'm really bored.

Obraik

Yes, like Microsoft with Vista, SOE is pretty bad at recommending system specs.  You want at least 1gb of RAM or you're going to have a laggy experience.  Your graphics card should cope, although you'll need to turn alot of settings down.

JimmyLegs

Bummer... that was a waste of 8 hours. Onword to another MMO! Or something....

Obraik

Most modern MMO's or any game really is goign to run best with at least 1gb.  RAM is pretty cheap these days so unless you have other obligations I'd suggest throwing another 512mb stick into your PC

JimmyLegs

Ya, I'm sure I can find a nice brand for a cheap price, I'm selling some PB gear for about $100 (air tank and hopper) so that should cover it nicely.... only if I still had that crappy job oh well.

DrinkFeck

I recently upgraded my memory with an extra 1GB. Giving me a total of 1.50GB of RAM.  It makes ALL the difference. My graphics card is pretty slow to an extent, but until i get paid it'l have to do.  (Geforce fx 5200)

 

JimmyLegs

Lol I use to have that video card. I saw an awsome deal at Compusa for 512 RAM, $30 (-$50 insta) so that might be cool. PNY are good people.



http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=cat3&product_code=305222&Pn=512MB_PC3200_184pin_DDR_DIMM_Memory_Module



Anyone use that type of RAM? It is compatible with my PC btw.

DrinkFeck

It's slow indeed i'm afraid, which brings me nicely on to my next question. What graphics card would you folks recommend? I'm from the UK.

JimmyLegs

If your going all core style with the latest and greatest (with deep deep pockets) nVidia has a newer card out that supports DirectX 10, but D10 is only for Vista so you would need to a complete over haul. The 8800 (not sure which like GTS XTS w/e) is the best bet for LATEST, not sure about preformance because that is rich folk' we talken bout.



Anyway it is also a PCI-E card so new mobo also. I'm not up-to-date on PC parts because I haven't bothered to look into it, but if you go to prebuilt sites like, www.ibuypower.com, they have some good options for great prices, unlike Alienware, not that theyre bad but they are very very expensive. You can even pick from Intel and AMD!

Obraik

nVidia is releasing some more budged versions of the 8 series GeForces sometime next month.  For a bang for buck ratio, I'd go with (and will be getting) a 8600.