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Would this PC run EQ2?

AndurinAndurin Member UncommonPosts: 125
in Everquest II


Intel P4 3.0GHz CPU 800MHz FSB
512MB Dual DDR Memory (2x256MB)
SATA 80GB Hard Drive (7200RPM)
nVIDIA GeFORCE FX5200 8X 128 mb AGP
40x16x48 CD-RW /DVD Combo Drive
3Com 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Wireless: Keyboard, Mouse
Stereo Speakers
8 USB 2.0 Ports (2 x front, 6 x rear)
Windows XP Home


thanks

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  • VicodinTacoVicodinTaco Member UncommonPosts: 804

    Yeah, you could run it.  It won't be pretty though.

    I got a P4 2.6, but a Gig ram over your .5

    We have the same video card.  Read the post about the video card down below....  I've been told to get a 6600GT.  I'll probaly get it in a month or so since I owe 1200 bucks on my freakin taxes (I won a car and now it's putting me in the poor house).  I'm currently not playing EQ2 right now, and 38% of the reason why was due to the graphics I was getting in certain areas. 

  • FlemFlem Member UncommonPosts: 2,870
    Dont see any probs with those specs except the Ram.  You really need a gig of ram otherwise things get laggy real quick and you will find yourself relogging a lot to dump that lag. 
  • SlytheSlythe Member UncommonPosts: 952

    That would be a great computer if you had more RAM and a better card. The Geforce 5200 is a bad card, you could play with it but it will lag even at the lowest setting. I would definitely upgrade your video card and memory.

  • AndurinAndurin Member UncommonPosts: 125

    so if I upgrade the ram and video card I would be good to go?

  • SlytheSlythe Member UncommonPosts: 952

    Yup, just grab another 512 stick of your RAM and check around for a good video card. www.pricegrabber.com can help you find a site to shop from. Most of the sites ( like Newegg) have daily specials that you should check, you can probably find a good deal.

    EDIT* Make sure that you get the AGP version of the video card, unless you're 100% positive that your motherboard supports PCI-E, which is the newer technology. Even still, a Geforce 6600 GT AGP would be a great card compared to the 5200. Ask anyone that has owned a 5200, they hate them lol.

  • SaigonshakesSaigonshakes Member Posts: 937

    Yep, 5200's are absolute trash. I hated having one. Newegg has some awesome deals so just give them a look.

  • AndurinAndurin Member UncommonPosts: 125

    Hey guys thanks for all your input but I got another question for you.


    Now if you had the choice of this computer.

    1.

    AMD - Athlon64 +30000 CPU
    512MB DDR Memory
    80G Hard Drive (7200RPM)
    128M 8X AGP
    Combo Drive
    Sound, LAN and Modem
    Stereo Speakers
    Wireless:
    Keyboard, Mouse
    Windows XP Home

    or the one I posted previously,

    2.
    Intel P4 3.0GHz CPU 800MHz FSB
    512MB Dual DDR Memory (2x256MB)
    SATA 80GB Hard Drive (7200RPM)
    nVIDIA GeFORCE FX5200 8X 128 mb AGP
    40x16x48 CD-RW /DVD Combo Drive
    3Com 10/100 Ethernet LAN
    Wireless: Keyboard, Mouse
    Stereo Speakers
    8 USB 2.0 Ports (2 x front, 6 x rear)

    Which one would you choose? Also if I upgrade the system memory and get a good vid card on either system will it run EQ2 smoothly? I can't stand choppy graphics.


    Windows XP Home

  • jimothypetrojimothypetro Member Posts: 1,437

    I would take the one with the Athlon 64 30,000. ::::18::

    But really.. they're about the same. Not sure which video card in the first one, though..

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    "There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home."
    -- Ken Olson, chairman of Digital Equipment Corp, 1977

  • FilipinoFuryFilipinoFury Member Posts: 1,056

    I would get another 512 stick. You can get one off newegg.com for like 40.00$ now.

    On Time? On Target? Never Quit?

  • ds123ds123 Member Posts: 6

    dont play eq2 if you have less then 1GB of ram

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