What config are you running to get max or near max settings?

[Fhelwyn]

<p>Am building a new rig and thought that would be the best way to ask it.  I play EQ2 far more than any other game so if the new set ups stinks for EQ2 = big waste of time and money, so hearing people say "I run XYZ and it runs great at max" would give me some re-assurance.</p><p>Current set up is Asus A8N mobo, AMD 3500+, 2 gig DDR 400 memory, 8600 GT vid card, Raptor 10,000 rpm hard drive, Windows XP Pro.  With this I get anywhere from 35-50 fps low congestion/solo, dropping to the teens fast in groups and that is on high performance settings.  I know the video card is not the latest and greatest but would think the processor and speed of the memory are what are bottlenecking me the most.</p><p>Appreciate any answers on the question or comments.</p><p>Thank you.</p>

[NrthnStar5]

<p>I have found that CPU speed and Ram Speed make the most difference in EQ2.</p><p> Go for one of the new 45nm Intel Core 2's. They are very reasonably priced, start at 3.0ghz (can overclock to 4 on stock cooling!). </p><p> Secondly, I would get ram with the fastest timings you can find. I found that ram timings, the faster they are, the smoother the game play. Less hitching etc.</p><p> As long as you have a mid to high end video card you should be fine.</p><p> Of course, quality PSU and look for a high performing Mobo Too.</p>