TumpieBrell
06-08-2010, 02:18 PM
<p>Hi guys,</p><p>I'm looking to build a new system, and I want it to run EQ2 well.</p><p>So I'm looking for a solid CPU + Mobo to base the system on. I don't mind a little Overclocking, but don't want to do anything extreme.</p><p>Don't have a huge budget so these are my thoughts: <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">AMD</span> Phenom II X4 965 BE </strong>[$182 CAD] - 4 core, 3.4 Ghz stock. - Add a HSF and can likely OC to 4 Ghz Pretty straight forward, not a big OC needed, should be fine with a good quality Mobo. But clock for clock not a powerful as the newer Core i5/i7 stuff. But maybe for EQ2 it is? <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Intel</strong></span> <strong>Core i5-750 </strong>[$209 CAD] - 4 core, 2.66 Ghz stock, 3.2 Ghz Turbo - A good overclocker (with HSF) - Not sure how Turbo Boost works with EQ2, especially if I want to run 2 clients. <strong>Core i7-875K</strong> [$310 CAD] - 4/8 core, 2.93 Ghz base, 3.6 Ghz Turbo. - Same questions around Turbo boost and EQ2 with 2 clients open. There are some high clock rate dual core options like <strong>i3-530</strong> or the <strong>i5-650</strong> (both can be OC'd to 4 Ghz), but it feels like true quad core is the way to go for future proofing. I also think I want to stay away from the <strong>i7-920</strong> and <strong>930. </strong>They have lower clock speeds and pricier platforms (Mobo + 3 channel RAM) than the i7-875K, for example. Feel free to prove me wrong though. Can anyone give me advice on what might be the best option as far as EQ2 performance goes. Thanks for your time.</p>