El_Toronado

I have been experiencing what looks like an identical problem and my computer setup is nearly identical. The biggest exception being I have an i5 processor.

The GTS 250 is indeed a power hog! I just looked at the power specs and just about choked! 450W Minimum from the power supply, and 24 amps (!!!) on the +12V rail!

I think I need to replace my 460W power supply... *grumble, grumble*

(Note: Hasn't been a problem with any other game, though. Runs Batman: Arkham Asylum beautifully, as well as Lord of the Rings Online. What is it about CoH that demands the extra juice to the GPU?)

JUST LOGGED IN! Login servers seem to be back up! Get to it, folks!

I get no change in behavior at all. Still get "Connecting... #1"

Edit: I'm not a European player.

I have no idea what kind of budget you are looking at, but I recently built a new "budget" computer from scratch for right about $800 US. It handles CoH with everything turned up with no stuttering.

I don't think that you will be able to save the case. My old computer case wasn't compatible with any mobo on the market (that's what I get for keeping a Win2k computer this long).

I would say it is possible to build one for less that will handle anything CoH throws at you. I built mine with LOTRO in mind, and that's far more graphically intense.

It all comes down to your budget. How much you are willing to spend for a dedicated CoH computer will tell you where you can go with your upgrade options.

Oooh... crossed wires. =-/

Ditto. On two separate computers.

Joy.