DKangels
08-25-2008, 06:40 AM
I would like to start dual-boxing but I don't know the best way to get started and have some questions (probably answered 100 times already so sorry in advance.) I would like to start off with a 5x box.
How much do you guys/gals lag with 5x Boxes running? I would think that you guys would lag a lot but maybe you have some secrets? Like special internet service, special router, etc. How do you guys put up with the 75$/Monthly fees? What kind of jobs do you guys/gals have. How many computers will I need to run 5x? I would only like to run 2 if its possible. Electric bill, how much has your bill gone up since you've been dual-boxing? How much of a investment is Dual-Boxing? (particularly 5x)
Now here are some of the questions answered from my view point.
I usually never lag unless I'm downloading a lot of stuff or my brother is (which doesn't happen ofter or only do it when we sleep). I run with Cox Cable (I live in Oklahoma) and my router is a simple wireless one I bought about 3yrs ago, about to upgrade to a regular wired router thats on newegg so it "should" help a little more. Right now I'm about to start college (first year) and currently don't have a job yet, but thanks to rich grandparents :D , I get 300$/month for every month I'm in school, also my B day is coming up so I will have more pocket cash than usual. (I don't have anything to pay for right now so all the money I get is going into the bank and gaining interest.)
I have a pretty nice custom built computer right now, I can run 2 WoWs in the middle of shatt with no problem. (Will load stats later) If my computer stats are good enough, I guess all I'll need is a copy of this one to 5x?
~~~~~ ~~~~~Thanks in advance.
Also a few more quick questions even tho, If I start dual-boxing I won't need to know them for a month+.
About how long will it take me to do my first set of 1-70(Minus setup time, IE. Macros and Keyclone stuff, just lvling alone). ^ About how long does it take to setup a new "squad" (I'm no computer genius but I'm fairly good with them) Whats the best way to level? Questing / Grinding / Instances. Minus R-A-F.
How much do you guys/gals lag with 5x Boxes running? I would think that you guys would lag a lot but maybe you have some secrets? Like special internet service, special router, etc. How do you guys put up with the 75$/Monthly fees? What kind of jobs do you guys/gals have. How many computers will I need to run 5x? I would only like to run 2 if its possible. Electric bill, how much has your bill gone up since you've been dual-boxing? How much of a investment is Dual-Boxing? (particularly 5x)
Now here are some of the questions answered from my view point.
I usually never lag unless I'm downloading a lot of stuff or my brother is (which doesn't happen ofter or only do it when we sleep). I run with Cox Cable (I live in Oklahoma) and my router is a simple wireless one I bought about 3yrs ago, about to upgrade to a regular wired router thats on newegg so it "should" help a little more. Right now I'm about to start college (first year) and currently don't have a job yet, but thanks to rich grandparents :D , I get 300$/month for every month I'm in school, also my B day is coming up so I will have more pocket cash than usual. (I don't have anything to pay for right now so all the money I get is going into the bank and gaining interest.)
I have a pretty nice custom built computer right now, I can run 2 WoWs in the middle of shatt with no problem. (Will load stats later) If my computer stats are good enough, I guess all I'll need is a copy of this one to 5x?
~~~~~ ~~~~~Thanks in advance.
Also a few more quick questions even tho, If I start dual-boxing I won't need to know them for a month+.
About how long will it take me to do my first set of 1-70(Minus setup time, IE. Macros and Keyclone stuff, just lvling alone). ^ About how long does it take to setup a new "squad" (I'm no computer genius but I'm fairly good with them) Whats the best way to level? Questing / Grinding / Instances. Minus R-A-F.