p4 vs amd64

[liloe]

yes.....but besides my dual xeon stands an AMD 1900+ and an AMD 2600+ notebook for the other accounts =)

let's say I wanna log 3 anis +FoPbot or so =) makes it handy that I can run 2 accos without lag.....oh and btw, swiching between the 2 accos is insta, just when screen changes it takes time, else there's no delay =)

 

[Honza]

You all go on about running 2 DAOC accounts on one machine but really you should consider having 2 base units and connecting both using something like I use - KVM Switch. KVM Switch enables you to connect 2 base units to one monitor, keyboard and mouse. You end up with a small control box that your can place next to your keyboard whereby you can flick between each base unit instantly. Your poxy buffbot on the lower spec base unit and your main alt on your 'uber' base unit. Honestly this is the best way you can possibly run DAOC and 2 accounts. When I first set this up I was attacked in Darkness at level 42 (or 44 - can't remember exactly) on my sb by a level 50 inf (no bragging this but fact). Because there wasn't any delay between the switching over to either base unit I could keep my sb alive by casting on him with my buffbot. The inf tried to take out my buffbot so I retaliated by controlling my sb - instantly. One dead inf . That is how good the setup is. You can control either alt so fast and smoothly people can't tell there is only one guy playing. The only lag you might suffer is from your monitor. Some big screens collapse and expand again on switching. On a 19" crt monitor I was using at the time the change over was instant. Think about this as a remedy not only for DAOC but for general use because having 2 units connected is great at all times - backup - website designing (trying out different resolutions etc). Go look on Ebuyer for details about the KVM Switch.

Edit: you will need a usb or similar data cable to share internet connection too - very cheap.

Switching monitor inputs this way is very efficient mean how to kill your monitor fast.

 

[Leathas]

get an AMD with HyperTransport architecture FSB,it'll make a difference as you can't use ddr2.

 

[Ingafgrinn Macabre]

get an AMD with HyperTransport architecture FSB,it'll make a difference as you can't use ddr2.

Are there any AMD64's without?

 

[Leathas]

I am using an AMD 64 3000+ with Venice core. Mine doesn't have that for example, afaik.
correct me if I am wrong

 

[Bonelamencer]

I am using an AMD 64 3000+ with Venice core. Mine doesn't have that for example, afaik.
correct me if I am wrong

you are wrong 754 socket has 800mhz bus,939 - 1000mhz ,however they both have hypertransport architecture(the 2nd is advanced ht tho)

 

[Leathas]

here found something intresting
http://www.imagedump.com/index.cgi?pick=get&tp=339246

 

[Leathas]

INTERESTING,not intresting

sorry for lack of vocabulary skills.

 

[MKJ]

Switching monitor inputs this way is very efficient mean how to kill your monitor fast.

Dunno about that. Stuff is made pretty bullet proof these days. Used this setup for ages and no problems. Wouldn't recommend too big a monitor though. Probably 19 inch is plenty for gaming. Seems the bigger they are the longer the delay in switching over. CRT monitors are so cheap these days and come with a good guarantee.

 

[popa]

i atm get a
3500+ amd 64
a8n sli deluxe
1 gb ram 400
a 6600 gt



no connection on home atm soo can i run 2 acc on that ?