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Old 04-08-2014, 11:27 PM
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Trying to upgrade my 5 yr old laptop to run P99 while I do busy work at home.

Any suggestions as to good desktop choices? Not trying to spend over $700, just something with some kick.
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Old 04-08-2014, 11:30 PM
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If your capable enough to upgrade a 5 year old laptop you should be capable of building a computer able to run EQ for probably 350 dollars. Hell check craigslist for a 150 dollar desktop. Usually they are a dual core with enough juice to run EQ.
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Old 04-08-2014, 11:53 PM
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http://pcpartpicker.com/

basically does everything for you
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Old 04-09-2014, 12:43 AM
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Specs in what you have would be helpful. Brand names, etc. Although my advice is usually ditch the laptop and get a desktop.

Ye, that pcpartpicker site is great. Also,i don't think you could buy parts low grade enough to not run p99 these days.
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Old 04-09-2014, 03:26 AM
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Old 04-09-2014, 08:58 AM
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We got a couple $300 laptops at some office store (Depot, max, staples?) 3 years ago and they run EQ just fine. The kids play their games (minecraft mostly) on the computers as well, so we didn't want to go all out on cost.
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Old 04-09-2014, 11:11 AM
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It's a game from 1999, and you cannot box on the server. It really doesn't take much AT ALL to run this game.

Seriously, most cell phones/tablets run it fine these days. You can get away with a cheap laptop or a REALLY cheap desktop and have no issues at all.
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Old 04-09-2014, 11:19 AM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-OptiPle...item2a3ab7a8a1

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Old 04-09-2014, 11:20 AM
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I'm pretty sure when I ran Everquest back in '99 my computer had a 400mhz processor, 256mb ram, and an old intel graphics cards. I don't think you have to worry, even if you bought low end stuff from a site like Newegg.com and built a computer for like $250-300 you would have more than enough juice to run this.

Edit: The only reason I say to build your own (not hard to do even if you haven't built one before just youtube it) is because the majority of new PCs that you will buy from a store will run windows 8. If you build your own you can use windows 7. Just personal preference though.
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Old 04-09-2014, 11:40 AM
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http://pcpartpicker.com/

basically does everything for you
this is what i used for mine too. its nice for the wattage (always go higher than shown, mine showed 410 and i went with 850) and the compatibility filters are A+
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