video
 card would be the first thing to look into but the one you have is a
good one if you upgrade it you should look into one with at least256MB of
memory  you need to know what your power supply is and the slot type that
you will be plugging it into you can go to the manufactures web site to
find the specs for your computer look into  the frames per second ratio
equal ping times are  affected by this the more fps that you have the
quiker things move on line to you
On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 21:53:07 -0400 Jorge Ocasio
<[log in to unmask]> writes:
> I'm hoping that someone on the list can answer this for my son.
>
> First my system:
>
> Dell 4600i, P4 (?) 2.8 MHz
> 512 MB RAM
> Geforce FX 5200 128 MB
>
> We also have a DSL connection.
>
> The situation:
> My son plays online games, mostly World of Warcraft.  Whenever his
> character is in a populated area the movement is almost stop motion,
> frequently stopping for many (10+) seconds before moving a short
> distance and stopping again.   Lag adds to this problem and ping
> time can be as high as 3000 ms.  However, the majority of the time
> ping time is between 75 to 150 ms.  So I don't think lag is the main
> issue.
>
> Since he can't afford a new computer, he wants to upgrade some
> hardware to eliminate this problem, or at least minimize it.  He has
> some money he saved from his birthday.  If he needs it, I will help
> with a little extra cash.
>
> My question:
>
> Should he add another 512 RAM or buy a better video card?  I also
> have an option to switch to cable.  If it's the card, he has a $150
> (plus $50 more from me if he needs it) limit.
>
> I'm not sure which item or combination will help.  Any suggestions?
> TIA
> Jorge Ocasio
>
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