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#1 Dec 27 2004 at 1:10 PM Rating: Decent

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I just got EQ2, rushed to open the box and install, only to find out that my system (graphics card and processor) are not up to the job.

I am currently using a GEForce MX400. Any suggestions as to an affordable upgrade? I am not computer savvy, so keep suggestions as techno-talk free as possible.

Thanks in advance.

Edited, Mon Dec 27 13:15:35 2004 by Aoldhann

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#2 Dec 27 2004 at 1:23 PM Rating: Decent

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I am having good luck with my ATI 9800 Pro 128. They go for ~$200 anymore and fit nicely into the "bang for the buck" category.

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#3 Dec 27 2004 at 3:06 PM Rating: Decent

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The MX series is not compatible with EQ2. Time to upgrade, I'm using a http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=316641&pfp=BROWSE

It seems to get the job done. (got the link from compusa even though I dislike this place).

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#4 Dec 27 2004 at 3:42 PM Rating: Decent

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another option is
http://www.newegg.com/app/SearchProductResult.asp?Submit=Go&DEPA=0
128 meg ATI 9600 for under $100. My friend is runnign a 9600 and is happy with his preformance

OR

They also sell 9700pros for under $200

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#5 Dec 27 2004 at 7:17 PM Rating: Decent

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Aoldhann wrote:

I just got EQ2, rushed to open the box and install, only to find out that my system (graphics card and processor) are not up to the job.

I am currently using a GEForce MX400. Any suggestions as to an affordable upgrade? I am not computer savvy, so keep suggestions as techno-talk free as possible.

Thanks in advance.

Edited, Mon Dec 27 13:15:35 2004 by Aoldhann

What is your budget for the upgrade?
Also, you mentioned that your processor was also out of spec. Depending on your motherboard, it may or may not support the new processor that you are planning to buy. So its something that needs to be considered with the budget.

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#6 Dec 27 2004 at 7:24 PM Rating: Decent

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I am also using the ATI Radeon 9800 128mb pro. is is not to pricey and it runs very smoothly. Also i am using an Intel 3 ghrz CPU. Heres the link.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?Submit=BROWSE&manufactory=1157&DEPA=0&page=3&listStyle=2

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#7 Dec 28 2004 at 9:20 AM Rating: Decent

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Thanks everyone for your help. I went the easy way and convinced my wife to finally upgrade our whole computer. I got a Dell 8400 with all the fixins (1G ram, Pent4 processor, GeForce6800 GTO card, 160GB HD)Hopefully this will do the trick.
If not, someone please let me know, so I can cancel the order. I hate being techno challenged.

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#8 Dec 28 2004 at 4:29 PM Rating: Decent

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That should work :)

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