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    Another WoW thread - M17 multibox rig?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by jeffreyac, Aug 22, 2009.

  1. jeffreyac

    jeffreyac Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all,

    Had another M17 WoW question, in case anyone knows. I've been interested in multiboxing previously, and I'm considering it again - but before I create a second account and try it out, I was curious if anyone else has tried it with an M17. I'm wondering how the computer will handle it - my guess is the CPU will be OK, but I'm concerned that I may need more than 4G of RAM.

    So, anyone tried it, or any experienced multiboxers out there? Any input on if my system would perform OK?

    (Oh, and I'm just thinking 2 accounts - so not really serious multiboxing - keep that in mind as you consider performance requirements. Dual-boxing, I guess... :) )
     
    jeffreyac, Aug 22, 2009
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  2. CooLMinE

    CooLMinE Notebook Deity

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    Ram wise you should be fine (assuming you are running 64bit os and can benefit from all 4gb). The main problem is GPU power. So if you are planning to dualbox on the M17 be prepared to drop the graphics a bit.
     
    CooLMinE, Aug 22, 2009
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    It should handle multiboxing without much trouble. 4GB of RAM should be plenty especially with a 64-bit system, each client should only use a little less than 1GB (if LoTRO is anything to go by-basing it slightly on that) so RAM-wise you'll be fine unless you have loads of background processes running. however you won't have enough GPU power to run both windows maxed. You'll have to drop the graphics a bit but that's about it.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Aug 22, 2009
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  4. jeffreyac

    jeffreyac Notebook Evangelist

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    OK, thanks - I could handle dropping the graphics some to see what it's like... May have to look into it!
     
    jeffreyac, Aug 22, 2009
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    omg i cant wait for multiboxing cataclysm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    aslong as i pass my exams with high distinctions! otherwise it's back to headbutting the wall :mad:
     
    nighthook, Aug 22, 2009
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  6. jeffreyac

    jeffreyac Notebook Evangelist

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    lol... I'm torn. The new zone makeovers are interesting, but I'm afraid they may overdo it (it kinda bugs me in games when they change EVERYTHINH at once, and this sounds like one of those changes...) but overall I'm pretty interested in seeing the expansion.

    Except.... Goblins? Sheesh! At least Worgen are kinda cool - but Goblins are what the horde get?? :(
     
    jeffreyac, Aug 22, 2009
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    Looks like the Horde are back to being ugly, hahaha :rolleyes:
     
    Blazertrek50, Aug 23, 2009
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