See replies below :)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christopher Sanders [mailto:christopher.sanders@...]
> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 2:54 PM
> To: 'eqbards@yahoogroups.com'
> Subject: OT Hardware (was:- RE: [eqbards] New Video Card and more Ram -
> th e results for me...)
>
>
> Grats! Great to hear everything worked out so well!
>
> While we're on the topic of hardware...
>
> If you decide to buy an Intel P4, you're most likely gonna be happy...if,
> that is, you don't mind spending more. Historically, Intel processors are
> more expensive than AMD processors.
And a bit more reliable (less out-of-the-box failures with Intel)
>
> Additionally, if you select Intel P4, you will be required to
> also purchase
> a new type of memory (RAMBUS - if my memory serves...heh). This memory is
> much, much more expensive than the typical memory you see advertised today
> (eg: $65 for 256MB RAM).
>
Yeah, RAMBUS is much more expensive, however, Intel is working with it's own
and 3rd party motherboard manufacturers to get SDRAM and DDR SDRAM (double
data rate) mobo's working w/ P4, last I heard, expect them to be out before
Christmas.
> The bottom line is, do your homework before you buy computers or computer
> parts. Pricewatch.com is an excellent source, and I have the
> Google toolbar
> as part of my browser. :) Know what you're buying, and what
> your money is
> being spent on.
>
> Also, don't forget the "arcane" science of overclocking. :) With proper
> cooling, you can get an 800Mhz processor to 1Ghz.
>
Both pc's I've tried overclocking have caused problems w/ Everquest. PIII
600 overclocked to 800mhz, locks up after any 8 minutes in old world zones,
any 3 minutes in Kunark, never tried w/ velious. AMD hrm...I think it was a
500 clocked to 675 or 700 or so...would lock up on ANY direct3d
input/output. Worked great if I never accessed anything using directx,
though.
> Feel free to email me directly for directions to the best (IMHO)
> overclockers info/support site on the internet. :)
If you try this, good luck, hopefully better than mine :) (a friend of mine
has a piii-7xx(?), overclocked to 1.2ghz, plays all manner of 3d games, and
loves it, he's also running 1gb of ram...and about a dozen fans in his case)
>
> Atonal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cook Miller-ETOP03 [mailto:etop03@...]
> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 3:26 PM
> To: 'eqbards@yahoogroups.com'
> Subject: [eqbards] New Video Card and more Ram - the results for me...
>
>
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>
> See you in Norrath,
>
> Piemur Draggonsinger
> Level 42 Bard
>
Congrats on the upgrade :) Glad it worked out for you :)
MacGrough Mich'Rathe
Bard stuck on bar 40
Solusek Ro Blood Tide