What computer do you use?

WizardEQ · #1 06-10-2011, 11:36 AM

I am barely an amateur when it comes to this. And I know most of you are experts or pretty darn close.

So, I have an archaic AMD processor machine, use Windows XP, 1 GB RAM, and integrated video card. EQ runs fair on it, I crash about once every third day, sometimes more.

Do any of you run P99 on a wireless laptop? If so, I'd like to know what's the most efficient machine I can buy that will run it without crashing. I may not be asking the right questions, but I want the most bang for my buck. I don't need an $8,000 alienware gadget.

Xaxian

Enderenter · #2 06-10-2011, 11:41 AM

I don't know about most efficient, but I am running it on a 2005 3ghz machine (single processor) with 2 gigs of ram (upgraded a few years ago) and a decent video card. Game runs fine, I haven't had any problems.

You might be better off just going to Fries and getting a 50 dollar video card and upping the ram.

Skope · #3 06-10-2011, 11:46 AM

I've played p99 on my older wireless laptop and it ran quite well.

You can build a $200 dollar machine and run EQ without hiccups. What exactly are you looking for? What's your budget? What are you looking to play besides EQ? monitor resolution?

Extunarian · #4 06-10-2011, 11:51 AM

I play on this when I'm not at my desktop. It's basically a netbook-sized device with full-sized laptop guts. If you can deal with the smaller screen and get a wireless mouse it absolutely rocks. Battery is about 5-6 hours of regular use or 3 hours of EQ.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PY7OJE

**Rogean** · #5 06-10-2011, 12:16 PM

This has inspired me to create this thread:

http://www.project1999.org/forums/sh...ad.php?t=39615

JayDee · #6 06-10-2011, 12:26 PM

I thought you were all knowing, mr. Menorah Nazi

JayDee · #7 06-10-2011, 12:27 PM

Haven't had a computer as shitty as yours since like 1999

WizardEQ · #8 06-10-2011, 12:31 PM

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PY7OJE

Exactly what I was referring to! How do you find the 11.6" screen? Is it adequate enough for extended play? Would you recommend getting at least a 15.6"? The price is nice.

Thanks for the replies.

WizardEQ · #9 06-10-2011, 12:37 PM

JayDee, the computer I bought in '99 actually had a better graphics card and a 19" monitor! Ah, those were the days.

WizardEQ · #10 06-10-2011, 12:39 PM

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I thought you were all knowing, mr. Menorah Nazi

I think you secretly worship me. Haters love?