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Originally posted by haunter
And If you zoom in once (alt+8 and alt+9) light effects go bye bye.
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Not if you have an NPC that checks at login if lights are enabled or not
I think this is something I can agree on...especially with my own plans and what I'm doing, anyone that wants to play on my PW will at least need to have a processor that is 500mhz or better and a graphics card that is more than 16mb.
To be honest, now is never a better time to upgrade that old piece of junk or just build/buy a new one. If you're going to buy a pre-manufactured PC, then be prepared for high prices. If you build your own or have a knowledgeable friend build it for you, you'll be able to scrape off an extra $100-$200...especially if you skip getting a new monitor. Only purchase a monitor if you really really need it.
My new computer I've found was actually under $700, yet it is on par and even a little more than what you'll find in places like BestBuy or Circuit City. The best place for getting parts for a custom computer is
PriceWatch.com.
You'll find a good many deals there, just pay attention to what you are getting. House Brands and Generics are ok...my 512 DDR RAM module is one of those two...its not bad for the price and works fine, but if you've got the money, go for the name brands since they will perform better.
The best way to probably getting a new PC, especially a custom one, is to of course, do up a list of exactly what you want such as the processor, motherboard, RAM, video card, etc. and search for the best price. Also try to look for good deals such as reduced shipping for buying an extra item that you will need, reduced price on the main item or extended warranties...always make sure the parts you get are backed by at least a 1 year warranty or at the very least, a 90-day one.
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