Hardware question

[Jurimax]

So, currently I have a P4 3.0 GHz with 2 gigs of RAM and a ATI Radeon x1650 Pro (512 Mb GDDR2) running Windows XP.

Earlier today I tried running 5 WoW instances from it (and it worked allthough hurt a lot FPS wise) and I realised I need a better machine.

So I'd like to hear any advice ;-)

First option is a new machine to run all 5.

The second option would be to fix my second computer (P4 2.4 Ghz with a 256 Mb ATI Radeon 9550 would also update it to 2 gigs of Ram) so it can run my 4 clones (min graphics settings)

Greetz J

[Diamndzngunz]

Suggested specs for a 5man team are

Q6600 - Recommended Processor
4GB DDR2 PC6400 - Recommended RAM
8800GT 512MB(+) - Recommended Graphics Card
Good brand 500(+)watt Power supply.

[Jurimax]

Thanx for the quick reply, as to the Power Supply, would a Antec Basiq BP500U-EC ATX 12V Power Supply be adequate?

[Diamndzngunz]

I personally would go for a 700watt pwr supply that is SLI ready, that way if you go a 2nd card you can have a good pwr supply for it.

[Djarid]

I can recommend the Enermax Infiniti range. I recently upgraded to this PSU and it really does the job well, not that I am pushing any boundaries. but I used to get the odd glitch from the cheaper PSU I used before.

[Wilbur]

/me agrees with Djarad 56Amps across both +12v Rails. A single 8800GT pulls about 22-25Amps under full load.

The Antec Basiq BP500U-EC peaks at 18Amps per +12V rail, so youre graphics card *would* be underpowered at full load.