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Maleficius Trucido
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Posted - 2008.07.07 05:41:00 -
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What kind of computer do you guys use? and is their any particular model/make that works for you?
Also what computer make/model do you use to run full effects with eve with one char?
(its time to upgrade my pentium 4 1.4, 256meg 6200 video card having, 512 meg of ram computer isnt cutting it anymore)
I dont want to build from scratch, I just dont have the time to research every part.
thanks!
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Yvelle
Mad Cow Inc.
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Posted - 2008.07.07 05:48:00 -
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Here's what i do in general.
* Run classic client.
* Lots of ram, its never enough.
* My alt machine is a core2duo e6600 with 3gbs of ram and a (recently upgraded) ati 3850. Runs perfectly fine. Minimal alt-tab lag. In general, a dual core machine with tons of ram.
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Atomos Darksun
Infortunatus Eventus
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Posted - 2008.07.07 05:52:00 -
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whoa!
greetings 2003 computer user!
GET A NEW ONE
 Originally by: Amoxin
My vent is talking to me in a devil voice...
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Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2008.07.07 05:54:00 -
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I suppose your current PC might even struggle with a single premium client (depending on detail level), and isn't getting any jaw-breaking speeds on a single classic client either.
So... two classic or two premium clients ?
If two premium clients, what level of detail ?
And what would be an acceptable frame rate ?
Basically, what you NEED is a mid-range Dual Core CPU (think 2 GHz cores or thereabouts), any (cheap) motherboard that can handle it (audio onboard but no video onboard would be preferable, at least one PCI-Express slot), a 7xxx Nvidia graphics card (at least 256 video ram, 512 preferred ; don't bother with an 8xxx IMO), but get at least 2 GB of system RAM, even 4 GB won't hurt (make sure the motherboard can handle it).
You can reuse your old case, power source, HDD and optical drive if you want to, but a new case and power source (450 W or better) might be a good idea.
You should be able to find all of that for around 400 $, maybe 500 $ tops... and should run dual classic clients very smoothly, even two premium clients at a decent framerate.
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Riho
Gallente
Mercenary Forces
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Posted - 2008.07.07 05:55:00 -
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i run:
intel core quad Q6600
nvidia 8800gts
4x corsair 1gb ddr2 800
Asus P5K SE motherboard
windows vista ultimate 64bit
computer was bought last september so now its probably alot cheaper too.
cost me around 900Ç (i think i made the conversion right :P)
the PC you have atm is good for a alt. id buy a brand new one.... mid range brand new PC are super cheap (atleast where i live) and you can run eve whit premium on it. 2 accounts or more. on my own pc i have managed 7 premium clients... worked ok.. but combat whit more than 2 and it doesnt wanna run anymore :P
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asx rasx
Minmatar
the immortalz
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Posted - 2008.07.07 05:55:00 -
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AMD 4400+ X2, 2GB ram, and a Radeon 3850 runs both lag free. I agree that plenty of ram and decent cpu speed/dual core is the key.
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Astrogel
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:02:00 -
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thanks. ya Im running classic and it sometimes lags even with every setting as low as possable (even the hardrive is old). I want to see what this game shows graphicaly with all the bells and whistles. I could use my current computer for my alt no problem.
also I hear bad things about vista vs xp... should I avoid vista?
Thanks all.
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Nocturnal Avenger
Black Plague.
RAZOR Alliance
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:03:00 -
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Originally by: Maleficius Trucido
What kind of computer do you guys use?
I got this in January.
Quad-core 2.4MHZ (6600 model)
GTS 88800
4 GB RAM
+ stuff
Runs 2 clients (+ a few other programs) in premium (window mode, all effects on, shadow/bloom off) with ease. Fps on each would be about 100.
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Riho
Gallente
Mercenary Forces
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:05:00 -
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Originally by: Astrogel
thanks. ya Im running classic and it sometimes lags even with every setting as low as possable (even the hardrive is old). I want to see what this game shows graphicaly with all the bells and whistles. I could use my current computer for my alt no problem.
also I hear bad things about vista vs xp... should I avoid vista?
Thanks all.
Vista whines are pointless now. in most cases vista is better than XP for HOME use.
if you have never hardware it works better whit vista than XP (atleast in my case... i get alot more performace out of my PC whit vista than i did whit xp 64bit)
those that still whine that vista sux... are the ppl who try to run it on PCs like yours (no offence :P)
mid range PC today can run vista without problems.
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Marion Rendois
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:06:00 -
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17" iMac Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM, two classic clients. I run missions, mine, whatever floats my boat at the time. Plenty of loading lag when approaching a crowded stargate though.
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sedex
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:07:00 -
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Ram, 3G of it. 4 or more if using vista.
For the classic client, any non-integrated graphic card made since 2006
will do.
For the premium client, you will need a better GPU, however.
Everything else is nice to have but not necessary for Eve.
I still use a p4, 3G ram
it was able to run 3 classic client without problem, 6800 256M too.
Upgraded with a 8800 512, it can run 1 premium and two classic, no trouble.
Pay special attention to your Motherboard, too many computers, especially storebought have high-grade peripherals on a low-grade MB.
If you have the money, a WD Raptor Harddisk for the system and games will do lot of good too.
But above all, ram, lots of it.
Hope this help, i cannot recommend you a brand, i always build mine from parts.
sedex
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Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:08:00 -
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Edited by: Akita T on 07/07/2008 06:11:29
Originally by: Atomos Darksun
whoa!
greetings 2003 computer user!
GET A NEW ONE
My old 2000 machine (a paltry [email protected], with 1 GB RAM and a 9550 Radeon) barely runs EVE classic in missions, but it does run it... and can handle two classic clients docked (barely enough to change skills or trade or somesuch). I've used it extensively until last autumn.
My old 2003 machine ([email protected], GeForce 5700) runs EVE premium decently, but only has 512 RAM, so it stutters with two classic clients. I usually had this machine at the office, so I used the older one at home, and I played more at home than at the office.
So, now, I have a pathetic E2140 (dual 1.6GHz) with 1 GB RAM and a GeForce 8500 (it's actually not that great), and it runs an EVE Premium client with everything at max at a remotely playable frame rate, and quite good frame rate with everything at minimum... but I prefer to switch to classic when running dual clients, and it certainly does feel it could use a little bit more RAM.
Other than for EVE (or hardware failures due to old age), I never had any reason to upgrade any of the machines... and so far EVE has been the greater factor in hardware spending.
Today's computers are way too over-the-top for any reasonable demands... whatever games appear that need a better machine either suck or are not worth the extra cash you'd have to shell out on hardware alone to play them decently - just get a console instead, or play them at minimum everything.
Originally by: Riho
those that still whine that vista sux... are the ppl who try to run it on PCs like yours (no offence :P)
mid range PC today can run vista without problems.
Well, Vista has nothing to offer except some eyecandy compared with XP, and what you call a "mid-range PC" is actually a behemoth of a machine, overkill for anything except "cutting-edge games".
I hate spending money on stuff I don't actually need.
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Box Kicker
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:23:00 -
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Dual AMD 6400+ @ 4GHz with XP 64-bit version
Dual nvidia 8500 with 512
8 gig of ram
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Zanpt
Caldari
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:24:00 -
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I run:
Dell Precision 690 (the 750W model, not the 1KW)
2 x Intel 5160 3.0 GHz Dual Core processor chips
(EMT64 processor)
4 x 1GB 667 MHz ECC memory
80 GB SAS disk
EVGA 8800 GT "superclocked" 512 MB vid card
2 x Dell 20" normal aspect LCD screens at 1600x1200
Eve windows are 1280x1024, cascaded
Windows XP Pro 64-bit
In Classic Grahics with the newly-fixed cache set to "off" I can run eight Eve windows for some hours. I don't know yet whether it will sustain nine Eves.
64-bit XP Pro is a breath of fresh air after 32-bit. Not only does Eve run well but all the other software important to me either has 64-bit versions or installs and runs very well as 32-bit.
Next will be to add another 4 GB of mem, and move up to a 1 GB vid card.
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Atomos Darksun
Infortunatus Eventus
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:24:00 -
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Originally by: Akita T
Edited by: Akita T on 07/07/2008 06:11:29
Originally by: Atomos Darksun
whoa!
greetings 2003 computer user!
GET A NEW ONE
My old 2000 machine (a paltry [email protected], with 1 GB RAM and a 9550 Radeon) barely runs EVE classic in missions, but it does run it... and can handle two classic clients docked (barely enough to change skills or trade or somesuch). I've used it extensively until last autumn.
My old 2003 machine ([email protected], GeForce 5700) runs EVE premium decently, but only has 512 RAM, so it stutters with two classic clients. I usually had this machine at the office, so I used the older one at home, and I played more at home than at the office.
So, now, I have a pathetic E2140 (dual 1.6GHz) with 1 GB RAM and a GeForce 8500 (it's actually not that great), and it runs an EVE Premium client with everything at max at a remotely playable frame rate, and quite good frame rate with everything at minimum... but I prefer to switch to classic when running dual clients, and it certainly does feel it could use a little bit more RAM.
Other than for EVE (or hardware failures due to old age), I never had any reason to upgrade any of the machines... and so far EVE has been the greater factor in hardware spending.
Today's computers are way too over-the-top for any reasonable demands... whatever games appear that need a better machine either suck or are not worth the extra cash you'd have to shell out on hardware alone to play them decently - just get a console instead, or play them at minimum everything.
Originally by: Riho
those that still whine that vista sux... are the ppl who try to run it on PCs like yours (no offence :P)
mid range PC today can run vista without problems.
Well, Vista has nothing to offer except some eyecandy compared with XP, and what you call a "mid-range PC" is actually a behemoth of a machine, overkill for anything except "cutting-edge games".
I hate spending money on stuff I don't actually need.
WTF do you do, wait 2 years to play games after they're released and go OH hay this neww game runs on mah machine mah machine must be gud!
I just build my own machine for 1000USD with basically the exact specs of his, after dropping the one I'd been using for 4 years. It ran EVE fine on premium and dual ran it perfect on classic.
There are OTHER new games besides eve. I like to play them.
Originally by: Amoxin
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Rawr Cristina
Caldari
Omerta Syndicate
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:28:00 -
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Laptop
Intel Core 2 Duo T7250
2GB RAM
8600GTM GPU
runs 2 premium clients well enough 
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Flipout
Gallente
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:30:00 -
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Edited by: Flipout on 07/07/2008 06:29:53
I run a
GTX280
Intel P45
4GB of corsair DDR3
Intel Q9450 Quad core
Vista 64bit
I can run both clients with premium graphics, half of the time I have both running fullscreen and the other half I use both as windowed. No slowdowns or anything except the fact that I have gotten the BSOD once while trying to run both in windowed and have also gotten the "EVE.exe has stopped responding" once or twice. Although I could run both clients w/ premium as windowed or as fullscreen with no problem on my old computer which was
7800GT
2GB of ddr2
ASUS A8N-E
3700+
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Delana Locke
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:30:00 -
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If you're just looking for a computer which is cheap and works, take a look at Dell's refurbished and/or scratched/dented machines, as they are heavily discounted. I got a 2GB dual core w/ a lower end PCIE nVidia card about a year ago for $500 US without a monitor. It runs two instances of EVE classic just fine.
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Luna Lakuna
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:41:00 -
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El cheapo:
AsRock 4Core Dual SATA2
c2d E4500 2200@2650ghz
2gb DDR400 (some left over from the older one)
Colorful 9600GT
Runs 2x Eve fine enough...
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Lara Dantreb
New Horizons
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:42:00 -
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I assembled that computer to run multiple client smoothly :
Intel Quadcore cpu Q6600 (step G0) overclocked to 3,4Ghz + 4 G0 DDRII (PC6400) (134 eur + 60 eur)
Graphic card Gainward 8800GT 1Go (200 eur)
Gigabyte EP35-DS3R Motherboard (100 eur)
windows XP 64bits (bought 45 eur on ebay)
Iiyama 24" Prolite E2403 WS 1920x1200 (350 eur)
Total = 890 eur.
With that computer I can run my 6 classic accounts into 6 windows from 1600x900 to 1920x1080 smoothly (50 to 100+ frames/sec) or
4 classic accounts + 1 premium account
each account uses less than 7% cpu
The memory on the graphic board is the most important parameter, when it's full the frame rate in EVE slows down enormously. be careful that GX2 cards with 1Go ram offers only 512Mo per gpu.
I am very happy of that computer because it was not expansive to make and it serves its purpose very well
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Dantes Revenge
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:44:00 -
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AMD 3200+ single core
2gb Ram
Nvidia 7300LE graphics.
Runs two clients superbly.
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Manesni
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:56:00 -
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I'm running the eve premium client with everything maxed out...
every time I log in I'm reminded why I have 2 screens now :P quite handy if you're running two eve accounts at the same time...
specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
4 GB ram
Sapphire Radeon HD 3870 X2
Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 motherboard
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Kaeana
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Posted - 2008.07.07 07:17:00 -
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Originally by: Maleficius Trucido
What kind of computer do you guys use? and is their any particular model/make that works for you?
Also what computer make/model do you use to run full effects with eve with one char?
(its time to upgrade my pentium 4 1.4, 256meg 6200 video card having, 512 meg of ram computer isnt cutting it anymore)
I dont want to build from scratch, I just dont have the time to research every part.
thanks!
That probably wont cut it with what you have.
Mine barely does it, and this is with classic not premium graphics:
P4 3.2ghz (old style one, single core)
2.5gb RAM
256mb 1600 ATI card
My RAM is fine, it's the processor and video card that's the problem.
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Chainsaw Plankton
IDLE GUNS
IDLE EMPIRE
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Posted - 2008.07.07 07:20:00 -
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AMD AthlonÖ 64 x2 processor 4200+
azus nVidia 7600gs 512mb memory
2gb ram
run 2 clients in classic mode, performance isn't too bad. with the latest patch it got better. although I generally run a bunch of other stuff at the same time 
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Morphisat
Rakeriku
Otaku Invasion
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Posted - 2008.07.07 07:24:00 -
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You might want to check out the E8400 Dual Core chip by Intel, it's great value for money. Paired with at least 2gig and a decent videocard you can run several clients at once ;).
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Riho
Gallente
Mercenary Forces
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Posted - 2008.07.07 07:37:00 -
[26]
Originally by: Akita T
Originally by: Riho
those that still whine that vista sux... are the ppl who try to run it on PCs like yours (no offence :P)
mid range PC today can run vista without problems.
Well, Vista has nothing to offer except some eyecandy compared with XP, and what you call a "mid-range PC" is actually a behemoth of a machine, overkill for anything except "cutting-edge games".
I hate spending money on stuff I don't actually need.
my PC is not Mid range.
mid range is like
Intel Core 2 Duo E4300
2GB DDR2
Nvidia 8600GT
or some sorts
that runs eve + vista whit all the candy really easy..
i have a PC like that at work. i have run 2 accs on premium + all the work related programs (remo desk, monitoring tools etc) at the same time whit no problems
PC like that should cost 450Ç or less(all depends where you buy it from.. i get stuff alot more cheaper as i buy stuff from the supplyers directly..).
some ATI and AMD dual core configs are becoming popular again as they are catching up whit Nvidia/Intel now. so its worth to look at those as they are cheaper and the performance is better or same.
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Riho
Gallente
Mercenary Forces
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Posted - 2008.07.07 07:39:00 -
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Originally by: Rawr Cristina
Laptop
Intel Core 2 Duo T7250
2GB RAM
8600GTM GPU
runs 2 premium clients well enough
i have a laptop whit the same specs... running vista ultimate 32 bit.
2x acc permium... works fine :D
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Yes... this is my main.
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Robert Rosenberg
Amarr
Imperial Academy
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Posted - 2008.07.07 07:45:00 -
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I can run four accounts on an AMD 2.4ghz Athlon dual-core with 2gb of DDR1 333, and an EVGA 8600GS.
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Darekish
Caldari
Ascent of Ages
Cosmic Anomalies
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Posted - 2008.07.07 08:28:00 -
[29]
Edited by: Darekish on 07/07/2008 08:30:06
Edited by: Darekish on 07/07/2008 08:28:46
I hav e a custom rig from cyberpower, i use premioum client (unless im expecting a lag fest in fleet battles) and have yet to find a situation where 3 clients cause me any issues. spec is:
Quad core extreme
Vista 64 bit
2 GB high speed RAM (may UG to 4gb tho)
2 x 74mb WD Raptors in Raid
2 x 9800 x2's not in sli.
2 monitors
Im not sure if it helps or not but i also run a Killer K1 gaming specifc network card.
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Spineker
Caldari
Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2008.07.07 09:24:00 -
[30]
Needs more ram
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Shintai
Gallente
Balad Naran Orbital Shipyards
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Posted - 2008.07.07 09:43:00 -
[31]
E6600
4GB
8800GT
2 Dell 2408 WPF 24" screens
2 Clients in 1920*1200 with premium content
Vista X64
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Arran Reach
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Posted - 2008.07.07 09:49:00 -
[32]
Resently upgraded too
2.4 GhZ Q6600 Quad Core..
Asus P5-P800 Deluxe Mainboard..
4 GB Ram
3x 10.000 RPM Sata 500GB(Raid5)
Nvidia 9800Gx2 1024MB
Vista Bussiness 64Bit
20Mbit SDSL
Can run 3 Premium Clients without too much problems, just alt-tabbing causes some lagging/loading from background.
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ramzahn
Caldari
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Posted - 2008.07.07 10:49:00 -
[33]
Low End (by today's standards) System:
- Dell Optiplex GX260
- P4 2.4 GHz
- 1 GB Ram
- Nvidia 7600 GS
Obviously I do not run full effects or even premium. But it gets me by. I can switch between 2 accounts just fine and play the game with 2 characters at the same time.
It might soon need that second gig of ram though.
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Roshan longshot
Gallente
Ordos Humanitas
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Posted - 2008.07.07 10:53:00 -
[34]
Here is what you do. Contact Dell, Hp, or any of the others. Tell them what you want to do, how you want to play, and they will custom assymble a new system just for you. Cost....$3200.00 plus change...(wife is still ticked)
Damn you CCP! Why did you have to make such a good game?? Yes you drew me back AGAIN! Oh well wheres the Omber? |
ElrondMD
The Arrow Project
Morsus Mihi
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Posted - 2008.07.07 11:06:00 -
[35]
CPU RAM GFX
Simple formula, the better these 3 arethe better multiple eve clients run, that said running multiple clients has begun increasingly unstable over the years.
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Kagura Nikon
Minmatar
Infinity Enterprises
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Posted - 2008.07.07 11:10:00 -
[36]
to run with premium graphics yuou need at least 1.5 GIG ram. 2 GB preference. I can run 2 accoutns max settign with sound etc. in FLEET battle with no client lag with a core 2 duo E6650 2 GB ram and 8800 GTS 512
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Tamia Clant
New Dawn Corp
New Eden Research
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Posted - 2008.07.07 11:19:00 -
[37]
Laptop here:
Intel Core 2 Duo T5600
ATI Radeon Mobility X1400
2.5 GB RAM
I can run 4 premium clients with 30 FPS on each, provided they're all in fullscreen. (can probably handle more, as the RAM has space left and the graphics card only works on the client that is showing on screen) On windowed, 2 clients gets about 10 FPS, and 3 is unbearable.
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Malcanis
We are Legend
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Posted - 2008.07.07 11:40:00 -
[38]
Originally by: Maleficius Trucido
What kind of computer do you guys use? and is their any particular model/make that works for you?
Also what computer make/model do you use to run full effects with eve with one char?
(its time to upgrade my pentium 4 1.4, 256meg 6200 video card having, 512 meg of ram computer isnt cutting it anymore)
I dont want to build from scratch, I just dont have the time to research every part.
thanks!
Core2Dueo 6400, 2Gb DDR800, 7900 GS 2x24" widescreens
I get pretty low DPS with 2 clients running, 12-20fps as a rule, but quite playable.
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Canine Fiend
Minmatar
Dirty Deeds Corp.
Axiom Empire
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Posted - 2008.07.07 11:45:00 -
[39]
Edited by: Canine Fiend on 07/07/2008 11:45:18
I run up to 4 clients on a dual screen setup.
2x Acer X221W 22" Widescreen Monitors
Core 2 Duo at 2.8
8800 GTX
4 Gigs Ram
Vista 64
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hammack unt
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Posted - 2008.07.07 11:54:00 -
[40]
Gigabyte board with AMD 4400 X2 (2.3ghz but clocks past 3ghz ).
2gb DDR 800.
ATI X1650 PRO 512.
Runs two clients in premium graphics but I tend to stick with classic.
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Quetl
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Posted - 2008.07.07 12:01:00 -
[41]
Originally by: Maleficius Trucido
What kind of computer do you guys use? and is their any particular model/make that works for you?
Also what computer make/model do you use to run full effects with eve with one char?
(its time to upgrade my pentium 4 1.4, 256meg 6200 video card having, 512 meg of ram computer isnt cutting it anymore)
I dont want to build from scratch, I just dont have the time to research every part.
thanks!
I recently bought an acer aspire 5520 - Handles 3 clients on eve classic. 512 gfx, 2g processor and 3 gig ram. runs at about 70% ram (and thats with vista) - cost me ú400 from currys.
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Maleficius Trucido
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Posted - 2008.07.07 16:11:00 -
[42]
thanks all for input. next friday Ill be looking for a new comp.
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Fangedterror
Caldari
The Devils Brigade
The Threshold
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Posted - 2008.07.07 16:20:00 -
[43]
Edited by: Fangedterror on 07/07/2008 16:20:25
I got:
- AMD 4400+ X2
120 gb HDD
2 gb Ram
7600 GS video card -yes this needs upgrading
oh and lots of neon lights 
Can run 2 preimum clients.
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Lieutenant Isis
Gristle Industries
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Posted - 2008.07.07 16:24:00 -
[44]
I run:
Intel Core2 Duo E8700 3GHz
4GB of DDR3 RAM
Palit 8800 GTS Sonic Edition
2x 19 Samsung flatpanels (res 1440x900)
I can run 2 eve premium clients with no trouble at the native res of my monitors.
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brinelan
Caldari
Victory Not Vengeance
Intrepid Crossing
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Posted - 2008.07.07 16:34:00 -
[45]
Edited by: brinelan on 07/07/2008 16:34:38
I custom built my rig. 7950GT Nvidia card, Athlon 64 6400+ cpu 3gb ram, XP Pro.
Viewsonic 20" widescreen panel.
I run 3 EVE clients with standard graphics and 1 EQ2 client all at once. Minor framerate hit on eq2 but still very playable.
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General Urlana
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Posted - 2008.07.07 16:43:00 -
[46]
I run 3 clients usually. Mission in one, mine and haul with the other 2.
This is high end but i love my computer and it's not too expensive anymore compared to when i built it.
CPU: Q6600 overclocked to 3.2ghz
Vid: 8800GTX KO (overclocked model from eVGA)
Ram: 4GB PC6400
I have run 4 clients at once but ya then i can sorta see a slow down. I run all the clients in windowed mode so i can chat on msn and play and easily watch the other clients.
I also play on classic vs the new one. And on classic i have all the visuals turned on.
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kymis
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Posted - 2008.07.07 16:47:00 -
[47]
Edited by: kymis on 07/07/2008 16:47:38
AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core Processor 4600+ 2,41Ghz
1Gb of ram
NVidia Geforce 7600GT
I run 2 classic clients with this setup, works fine.
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Heartstone
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2008.07.07 16:49:00 -
[48]
Posting in a Nerd-peen thread. 
Anyway I biggest difference I have found is only running a single client in Premium and using classic for the rest.
The biggest difference a piece of hardware made was upgrading the RAM from 2 to 4 GB. Dual Core vs. Quad Core seemed to make little if any difference despite tying the clients to different cores. New Graphics card only made a small difference to frame rate.
(and now for the epeen)
I built my own rig. This was my first attempt at doing so. It runs 2 Clients in Premium smoothly or up to 6 in Classic. It also runs AoC, 4 Classic Eve and DoW all at the same time smooth as anything.
Intel Q9300 CPU
Asus Striker II Motherboard
2 x WD 74GB 10krpm HDD (One for Vista One for Eve)
1 x Samsung 1 TB 7200prm HDD
4GB Corsair Memory (I forget which)
Scythe Ninja Heatsink and Fan
2x 9800GTX GPU
1 x X-Fi Soundblaster soundcard
6x Syncmaster 245B
2 x Triple headtogo Monitor Splitters
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Lord Makk
The Black Rabbits
The Gurlstas Associates
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Posted - 2008.07.07 16:57:00 -
[49]
Main Computer
AMD Phenom Triple core 2.4GHz.
3GB RAM
1820GB HDD 3x 500 1x 320
NVIDIA Geforce 9800GTX
Second for alt hauling/scouting/forumwhoring
HP Pavillion Laptop
Intel Core 2 Duo T8100
4096MB RAM
320GB HDD
NVIDIA Geforce 8600GS
Third for lolz & other shit
AMD Athlon 3400+
2048MB RAM
320GB HDD
Geforce 7600GT
Dual screen? lolz, Dual computer I say ;)
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DARTHxFREE
Double Indemnity
Worlds End Consortium
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Posted - 2008.07.07 16:59:00 -
[50]
AMD xp2000
GeForce 4600 Ti
512Mb ram
and a CRT
I can barly run classic on min settings, and now my 5 year old 4600 melted, im in a VooDoo 3 3000 OMG, playing EFT offline.
/join Cheeze & Whine Club
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Traka Vinderta
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Posted - 2008.07.07 17:28:00 -
[51]
At the moment running.
Runs 3 premium clients happily would run 4 if I had a 4th
Self built
Intel Quad Q6850 extreem oc to 3.6
4 gig Corsair
2 x 8800 GTS
2 x 24" acer al2416w tft monitors
1 x 15" sony jobba
Xp 64bit
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Zaerlorth Maelkor
The Maverick Navy
Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2008.07.07 17:31:00 -
[52]
Originally by: Akita T
but get at least 2 GB of system RAM, even 4 GB won't hurt (make sure the motherboard can handle it).
Note that Windows XP can only use slightly over 3 GB RAM. Anything above that is wasted. If you want to utilize 4 GB or more RAM, you need Vista.
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Doppleganger
Minmatar
Imperium Technologies
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Posted - 2008.07.07 17:38:00 -
[53]
Originally by: Lord Makk
Main Computer
AMD Phenom Triple core 2.4GHz.
3GB RAM
1820GB HDD 3x 500 1x 320
NVIDIA Geforce 9800GTX
Second for alt hauling/scouting/forumwhoring
HP Pavillion Laptop
Intel Core 2 Duo T8100
4096MB RAM
320GB HDD
NVIDIA Geforce 8600GS
Third for lolz & other shit
AMD Athlon 3400+
2048MB RAM
320GB HDD
Geforce 7600GT
Dual screen? lolz, Dual computer I say ;)
Yeah I can run 2 clients on my main machine but only classic seems to work best for doing that, so instead I just run 2 computers and that way no alt tabbing and I get to see premium content without any headaches.
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Spineker
Caldari
Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2008.07.07 17:44:00 -
[54]
I can put together my own PC for 1500.00 bucks that will smoke anything Dell salees.
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Illwill Bill
Sebiestor tribe
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Posted - 2008.07.07 17:55:00 -
[55]
AMD BE-2350
2 GB DDR2
ATI HD3650
All running fine, two premium clients windowed, at 1680x1050.
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Illwill Bill
Sebiestor tribe
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Posted - 2008.07.07 17:56:00 -
[56]
Originally by: Spineker
I can put together my own PC for 1500.00 bucks that will smoke anything Dell salees.
Maxed out XPS 730?
If so, build one for me! ^^
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Lance fighter > Honk. |
Spineker
Caldari
Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2008.07.07 17:58:00 -
[57]
Send me 1500 dollars or do it your self.
It is easy enough to do. Not any hacked up halfassed parts that dell puts in their boxes either
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Lord Makk
The Black Rabbits
The Gurlstas Associates
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Posted - 2008.07.07 18:05:00 -
[58]
Originally by: Doppleganger
Originally by: Lord Makk
Main Computer
AMD Phenom Triple core 2.4GHz.
3GB RAM
1820GB HDD 3x 500 1x 320
NVIDIA Geforce 9800GTX
Second for alt hauling/scouting/forumwhoring
HP Pavillion Laptop
Intel Core 2 Duo T8100
4096MB RAM
320GB HDD
NVIDIA Geforce 8600GS
Third for lolz & other shit
AMD Athlon 3400+
2048MB RAM
320GB HDD
Geforce 7600GT
Dual screen? lolz, Dual computer I say ;)
Yeah I can run 2 clients on my main machine but only classic seems to work best for doing that, so instead I just run 2 computers and that way no alt tabbing and I get to see premium content without any headaches.
Yeah, It's simple & easy as well. Dual screen's easy too, but omg in premium what a puter you need! Also.. who does not have both a stationary and a laptop nowadays? Me laptop got HDMI output so it's nber sweet to plug EVE on the 42* TV :P
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Gabber359
Caldari
Gulliver Corp
Giant Space Amoeba
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Posted - 2008.07.07 19:00:00 -
[59]
Edited by: Gabber359 on 07/07/2008 19:01:08
3 (Premium) accounts:
Gigabyte P35-DS3 Motherboard
Intel Q6600 Quad Core @ 2.4GHz (too lazy to OC it for now)
2x1GB GSkill DDR2 800MHz
74GB WD Raptor 10k RPM (Program Drive)
200GB WD 7.2k RPM (Storage)
Creative Audigy 2 ZS soundcard
Asus nVidia 8800GTS 640
OCZ 520W Powerstream
Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Digital
Logitech MX518 + IceMat2
Win XP 32bit
Going to get 2x2GB soon, even though the 32bit won't see it all, prices are cheap for now. Also, next shiny toy will be one of those brand spanking new 300Gb VelociRaptor 10k drives  .
Only one problem, Creative sucks. At least, their drivers do. Always had an issue with them and with 3x accounts at the same time I have to run them with NO SOUND. Argh, otherwise it's BSOD time. Really lame. I think I'll have to get one of those Asus Xonar cards and see how they work.
At any rate, I'll swear by Logitech, Gigabyte, Asus, Intel (used to be AMD), nVidia, Western Digital and OCZ as brands.
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Dmian
Gallente
Starline Engineering Corporation
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Posted - 2008.07.07 20:16:00 -
[60]
Originally by: Riho
mid range is like
Intel Core 2 Duo E4300
2GB DDR2
Nvidia 8600GT
or some sorts
that runs eve + vista whit all the candy really easy..
i have a PC like that at work. i have run 2 accs on premium + all the work related programs (remo desk, monitoring tools etc) at the same time whit no problems
PC like that should cost 450Ç or less(all depends where you buy it from.. i get stuff alot more cheaper as i buy stuff from the supplyers directly..).
some ATI and AMD dual core configs are becoming popular again as they are catching up whit Nvidia/Intel now. so its worth to look at those as they are cheaper and the performance is better or same.
This is pretty much what I bought recently. Except I got a E7200. The motherboard is an Asus P5Q Pro and the RAM 2GB DDR2 OCZ. All for around Ç 380 (you can get it cheaper online. I bought it at a store near my home.)
I don't have time to assemble it yet, so I'm using my old P4 HT with 2GB RAM and the nVidia 8600GT on, and it can handle the Premium client at 1680x1050 fullscreen at around 30-50 fps. Never tried more than one client or windowed.
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Guilliman R
Gallente
PRO Space Hunters
HUNTER'S BROTHERHOOD
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Posted - 2008.07.07 21:18:00 -
[61]
Edited by: Guilliman R on 07/07/2008 21:22:47
-Intel dual core (e6850) @ 3.6ghz (overclocked)
-4gb of 800mhz memory (CL4)
-Gforce 9600gt overclocked (+20 - 25% clockspeeds)
-RAID 0 500GB setup of HD's for vista 64bit and games partition. (non raptors or velo's, no SSD's, yet..)
-mobo: MSI P7N - sli platinum
-Good cooling >.<
Thats about it, two clients lagless, 3 is a bit too much unless I tone down graphics. It's easy in duelscreen setup tho. no alt tabbing.
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Kernel Decker
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Posted - 2008.07.07 21:50:00 -
[62]
Originally by: Zaerlorth Maelkor
Note that Windows XP can only use slightly over 3 GB RAM. Anything above that is wasted. If you want to utilize 4 GB or more RAM, you need Vista.
Thats incorrect, the limit because it is a 32bit OS, 32bit Vista has a similar limitation.
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Flipout
Gallente
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Posted - 2008.07.08 02:56:00 -
[63]
Originally by: Zaerlorth Maelkor
Originally by: Akita T
but get at least 2 GB of system RAM, even 4 GB won't hurt (make sure the motherboard can handle it).
Note that Windows XP can only use slightly over 3 GB RAM. Anything above that is wasted. If you want to utilize 4 GB or more RAM, you need Vista.
Vista 64bit*
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Gregor Sindermann
Minmatar
Rising Force
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Posted - 2008.07.08 07:53:00 -
[64]
Originally by: Flipout
Originally by: Zaerlorth Maelkor
Originally by: Akita T
but get at least 2 GB of system RAM, even 4 GB won't hurt (make sure the motherboard can handle it).
Note that Windows XP can only use slightly over 3 GB RAM. Anything above that is wasted. If you want to utilize 4 GB or more RAM, you need Vista.
Vista 64bit*
or XP 64bit.... but I'd go for vista 64bit..... atleast thats supported by microsoft, unlike xp 64bit.
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Arouu
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Posted - 2008.07.08 08:23:00 -
[65]
Intel Q6600 2.4GHzx4
2GB DDR2 ram
8800GTX
I've run three clients with no slowdown before. About 100fps on each.
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