System Hardware: PC | MOBO | RAM | CPU | HDD | SSD | PSU etc

Hi All, This may be a stupid question, but is there any difference between having 4x4GB or 2x8GB modules of RAM? Thanks in advance.

hello,My Intel i2600k CPU on a Asus p8p67 deluxe MB overclock seems to be running at a constant 4.5ghz,it had been idling at 1.6ghz then boosting up to 4.5 GHz under load,until a system crash caused by I believe using DDU uninstaller,which I sorted by performing a system restore,I have reset cosmos and changed the battery,checked my bios setting which seem to be fine,if I the load bios defaults the CPU runs at 3.8ghz,would it help to reload the bios ?any ideas or help gratefully received thanks for reading peter

HI, I know these threads come up on almost a daily basis, so I apologize for being repetitive. I haven't flown in about 6 months because the oc on my current system (built in 2009) finally have out in the spring. The old one is still fine for daily use but not for FSX. It was a great system - the oc at 4GHz held for over 4 years and I used the original FSX and OS install. Following Nick's guides, everything was rock solid until the oc finally cried uncle. Now I'm finally able to build a new system. I fly with a lot of AI, payware scenery and payware aircraft (airliners), but I don't use photo scenery. I'm not sure if I use my ORBX stuff in the new build. I like th…

I have a i7-4702mq, 12GB 1600Mhz CL11, GTX760M, 240GB SSD für win8.1 64bit OEM und FSX + 60GB mSata und 1000GB HDD. With A320/321 Xtended at Aerosoft Berlin Brandenburg intl (EDDB) I have 16-20 FPS in VC with no weather and no aircraft traffic. The CPU is running up to 3,2Ghz. When I turn on traffic, REX with Overdrive, REX Latitude and FSPS Fiber Accelerator (to make it playable) I get 8-11 FPS on the ground in VC. Would a second PC (Pentium 4 2,8Ghz, 4GB Ram) enhance the FPS when I run traffic, REX Latitude and REX weather on the second one. And if, do I have the same FPS without REX and traffic as mentioned above.

I've seen some discussion about the i7-4770 being a good match performance wise for FSX and I would think P3D as well. When I compare my i7-200K specs to it using the Intel Core i7 Comparison Chart, I see very little difference in the numbers. Can someone explain to me what makes one CPU more powerful than another? Is it based on Processor Base Frequency? Process Technology? Supported memory MHz? Thanks!

Hi guys, I need your help, I want to upgrade my system, but I don't know what to do, I'm using an AMD Fx 4350 (which is really bad), but as you know this is so weak, it doesnt run FSX with a proper FPS,so I decided to upgrade, my budget isnt the best, so I wont buy an Intel core i7 4770k, I cant. I readed about intel processors are better (talking about fsx), but I've seens some videos, people using AMD Fx 8350, and FSX running good. So, my options are: 1) Intel Core i3 4150, It's obviously that I have to buy another board, and I don't know if it's gonna be problem, I dont know if I'm going to have some kind of problem with the two cores it has. 2) AMD Fx 9370, I dont…

Hi Guys, So I've finally got my FSX set up to the point where I know everything is almost perfect! If only I could just fly into Heathrow without dropping down to 11-12 fps my life would be complete! So I decided to look into overclocking! And to be honest, I have no idea about it! The only thing I know is, I'm going to need a CPU cooler, and I was wondering if this one would do the job; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181032 Here are my PC specs: OS : Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Motherboard : Gigabyte H87-D3H Processor : Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.40Ghz RAM : 16GB PSU : 650W Would I be able to go up to 4.5Ghz just b…

Dear All,I am considering moving to a Mac(iMac) as I feel good about Safari Browser, Itunes, Iphones, Documents, mail, etc.The only thing I am not sure is how my Flight Sim 2004 and FX will be? They are saying I can partition part of my harddrive for windows, thus it would be like running on a normal PC. they say!Do any of you have experience FLying with a Mac? Performance? Problems? Concerns?I appreciate any feedback you would have!ThanksDennis

Hi there, Currently playing on a gaming laptop that struggles with the last addons, I am thinking about building my first desktop computer with FSX in mind. My own requirements are : - 1000€ budget - FSX oriented but P3D in mind when all my favourite addons become compatible - Micro ATX case - Only 1 screen 24'' full HD Here is what I would like choose for the build : Case : Cooler master N200 Power supply : Cooler master GM650 (Enough power or too much?) Mother board : ASrock Z97M pro 4 (or equivalent form others brands. Do not know which is better...) Processor : i5 4690K (I would like to overclock to 4ghz) Cooler : Cooler Master Hype…

Hi All, Having posted already about upgrading my graphics card to the GTX980, it was suggested that I may be better off sorting my CPU upgrade 1st (spec currently in signature). I found the following bundle on amazon, and wanted your thoughts on it. Will it last for a few years to come? INTEL Core i7 4790K 4.0Ghz, ASUS ROG Maximus VII Ranger Motherboard & 16GB 1600Mhz DDR3 Crucial Ballistix Sport RAM Bundle. Or is there a better combination? Regards, Rob.

Hey Guys, I need some advice and help on a new computer build to run FSX: SE on maximum graphics or close to it. Please look at the parts that I plan on using to build the computer below: CPU Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK ATX LGA1150 Memory G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 SSD Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" SSD Storage Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM …

Hi all, I`m currently running affinity mask = 244 in my fsx config, but i`m not happy at all with my core useage, see pic below: core 3 is maxed constantly, 0 and 1 flutters about a little, and the other intermittantly have a go, Do you have any reccomendations on how I can improve it? I`m getting ~20fps in cockpit with pmdg 777, rex overdrive, orb global , with 16gb ram, gtx780 and fx9370 @ 4.9ghz any help is appreciated, thanks ollie

Hey guys, need some help on this... Firstly, I know FSX and Nvidia cards always work together much better than Radeon cards, however... I don't know all the specific manufacturers, but here's my setup: Intel Core i5 2500k (OC to 4.2Ghz normally) SYX P8Z68-VLE motherboard Radeon HD6770 2x 4 gb DDR3 RAM Dynex DX-520WPS PSU 2x 7200 rpm 500 gb HDDs, one 64 gb SSD 1 case fan, 2 fans on Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo push/pull config I'm ideally looking to upgrade my GPU to a Radeon R9 270X, but I want to be confident my PSU can handle it. Otherwise, I'd have to settle for probably a plain 270 or a R7 260X. I'm looking at those cards because they're the be…

This probably has been asked before but couldn't find this. Below is my new computer build, I don't feel comfortable enough to build my own so I had cyberpower build this one for me. I have had good luck with them in the past so hoping for the same..... CPU: I7 4790K GPU: EVGA FTW NVIDIA GTX970 Mem- 8 GB RAM 2133 DDR3 HDD- (1) 480 GB SSD for both Windows 7 and FSX on the same I will use my old fsx computer as a network computer with simconnect and WideFS. Do I need to follow Nick N guide or can I load FSX and go and play right away? Thanks!

For a long time, probably since my last system upgrade, I lost sound in my rear speakers for FS9, FSX, and CD music. Over a year ago I made a similar post requesting help to no avail. I am using onboard sound with six Creative speakers. I decided to pursue this issue again this morning and found a solution for my system. If someone has a similar problem, I thought this might possibly be of some help. Situation: 1. I believe everything was always hooped up correctly and the root sound system was working as it should for the following 2 reasons. a. ln the Win7 Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Advanced>Test provisions, Sound cycles through all six spe…

Hello, I am looking into buying a laptop for fsx (please do not say that a laptop is not the best solution for fsx, but I cannot get a desktop as I travel a lot). I have found a laptop, and would like to know how many frames I will get when running fsx with payware planes, airports, ftx global, and rex. And, is the graphics card good enough? Laptop Specs: ASUS ROG GL551 Intel i7-4710HQ 2.5-3.5GHz 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive 16GB GDDR5 RAM NVIDIA Geforce GTX 860M 2gb Thanks!

Hi all, My rig is now >3 years old, and while I'm still fairly happy with it, I'm looking to squeeze out some more performance before I rebuild a whole new machine. I currently have: i7 2600k, OC'ed to 4.6 GHz GTX580, 1.5 GB 8 GB RAM (4 x 2 GB, DDR3 PC10700, 9-9-9-24) P8P67 Pro Motherboard OCZ 120GB SSD (FS only) 1 TB 7200 rpm HDD (Win7 x64) I mainly have three questions: 1. I recently made the switch from FSX to P3Dv2. It's my understanding that P3D makes more use of the GPU than FSX, so would I see noticeably better fps in heavy scenery environments with a GTX980? 2. I know that my RAM is archaic, and slow. What specifically would bet…

Hi! I'm planing to improve my fsx-performance with a new graphic-card. My system at the moment: I7-960 3,4 Ghz 12 MB Ram ATI Radeon 5870. Which graphic-card within 250 € would you suggest? Thanks for your anwesers Tommy

Good day, Well I will try to explain what is happening in my FSX... I had a old computer and I buy a new one, an i7 4790K running at 4,40 Ghz, I have a GTX 650 2gb as graphic card, 8Gb Ram @ 1600 9-9-9-28, HDD for Windows 7 and SDD for FSX. Despite everything is new and with High speed processor, I have installed FSX and AUTOGEN is loading and popping up very slow, and also the scenary texture far of 2 miles is blurry, I cannot see clear the scenary close to me. I have try to run it without any tweak, afterwards I have tried with Bojote´s website, and no success, I have download latest drivers and I really don´t know what to do. If someone knows how to fix the pr…

So I have spent about 6 months researching this topic to try and find what might be wrong, but I am starting to run out of ideas and solutions. I custom built a desktop PC back in July and it is awesome, it was the dream computer I had been saving up for. However, after setting everything up and getting my flight sim fully operational again I ran into an issue of overheating and my computer completely freezing. My computer would freeze on whatever I was doing last and the sound would be looping so fast that it would just sound like a loud buzzing noise coming from my speakers. This would happen mostly when I was gaming and occasionally when I was just doing something like…

I currently have a i5-3570K that I've overclocked to ~4.3 ghz, alongside a GTX 670 that I've slightly bumped the speeds up on as well. I've had this setup for a few years now, and overall I'd say I'm happy with it, FSX is pretty smooth under most situations. However, there are certain scenarios/locations and aircraft that can cause some frame rate issues, and I'd like to know if certain upgrades would be worth it to help. There are two main things that occasionally cause frame rate issues for me (as in below 20, it's usually "smooth enough" above that): 1. Lots of clouds. I do love me some ASN overcast. Occasionally, really thick overcast layers or lots of cloud l…

Hi all, I am a home cockpit builder and I recently upgraded my sim to P3D from FSX and I must say it I'm in love with it. Now I'm updating my computer. I bought 2 GTX780 from Nvidia now it's turn for the processor to get to the next level. My question is, what is the best processor to run P3Dv2 without over clocking? Thanks for the replies. Merry Christmas and a heppy new year to all Best Wishes, Omer

If I buy a ssd for my computer should i store fsx only on it or my whole operating system?

Hi! I have bought some stuff for my computer recently but i wonder if it will work together with the MOBO since i doesn't have a good one. My current rig is: i5 4670k OC 4.2 GHz GTX 660TI ASUS Z87-A Motherboard 16gb Ram CX 600 PW H60 Water cooler Now my question is: Will a i7 4790k work good with the mobo as long as the Power Supply? I will also attach a H80i Water Cooler for lower temp.. Do you thing i need to buy a new mobo? Cheers /Jacob

Hi guys A few days ago I posted asking about harddrive solutions and a few people suggested that I looked at hybrid drives. I have a lot of stuff spread over 3 different drives and i'm sort of looking to consolidate onto one. I would like to put it all on an ssd but With the amount of space required I think cost might be prohibitive So I think it may be the sshd And here's the question, is it possible to move only my various flightsims and scenery,addons and all the other bits and pieces over to the new drive without having to do a complete re install of everything I may also want to put the operating system on that drive as well ,I've not decided on that one yet Any…