Currently, I run 2 PCs and in some cases 3 to push 10 accounts running on medium settings over 5 screens @ 60Hz( sometimes 6 ) depending on what im doing ( on Win11) my GUI method is tiled not layered as I want to see everything going on at all times. My hardware currently is irrelevant since the focus is to build a new setup from scratch that comfortably pushes without crashes or hardware lag.
My intent here is to build a seamless environment running up to 16 accounts with a balanced load over 1 PC or 2 max,
Im trying to understand the EVE system requirements as it relates to my multibox demands.
- Ive noticed that multiple monitors is my first problem as it creates enhanced demand especially when window’ing all clients. So I may consider either a computer specific stupid large monitor, though its very expensive. An alternative may be a TV with capability to run as a rated computer monitor, but ill run into the same price point.
- a Ryzen 9 (5 series) is smooth as butter ( along with my memory and hard drive) on benchmarks and so is the rest of my config. but sometimes benchmarks can be deceiving since they dont encompass case specific demands. I almost feel as if my max’ed out AM4 plaform doesnt need tinkering with though im interested in others feedback here, ( dont have the info in front of my now , but my WD black is overkill on performance and i did upgrade my memory from 64 to 128 and it looks like it really didnt need it, i might split off the 2 cards to the second computer if i decide to just build another of the same.
- Vid card.. this is definitely upgrade territory. im running a 3060 on 8 accounts and a 1050ti on 4 accounts. This is where some strategic planning is needed. but first things first… NVIDIA or AMD? Obviously late 4 series series Nvidias are a mine field of under-performing cards. So i have to consider… can i splurge on a new card that somehow doesn’t suck and run the whole setup on 1 PC ( and will that solve problems) or do i have modestly upgrade 2 cards over 2 PCs to get the desired performance.? And if so, which card(s) are going to do it ( and better thn 1080p)
Summary - ive nailed it down to video card(s?) possible elimination of multiple monitors for less load to 1 larger monitor (?) and quite possibly a scale down from 2 PCs to 1 of the above items solve the problems… Realistically, without good suggestions, I may consider a balance of my possible thoughts and go for 2 large monitors spread over 2 identical sister PCs with upgraded vid cards (TBA) I may keep the AM4 platform to further benchmark once vid cards are no longer a bottleneck.
Who in the community is running 10+ accounts with high graphic settings without maxing or bottlenecking? Im currious what others are pushing quite successfully…???
Of note: Yes i am fully aware of EvE recommended requirements for 1 account , but the scope of my inquiry is for many multiple accounts running tiled and in tandem with better than medium settings. My best responses will come from the DEV or capsuleers multiboxing…
Thanks all..